City

Lake City, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Erie County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥3,880Population
💰$73,523Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$157,800Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓38.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.5%Hispanic: 4.9%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.1%Race
White89.5%
Hispanic4.9%
Black0.7%
Asian0.4%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads38.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma17 (0.7%)
HS Graduate987 (39.5%)
Some College365 (14.6%)
Associates169 (6.8%)
Bachelors256 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree706 (28.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 39.5%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 6.8%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 28.2%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad39.5%
Some College14.6%
Associates6.8%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate28.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.4%Renter: 8.7%Tenure
Owner91.4%
Renter8.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,523 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$157,800 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$806/mo
Total Housing Units1,836
Vacant Units217

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Lake City, PA

Lake City is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Erie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,880 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.2 years.

Economically, Lake City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,523 is near the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lake City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $157,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $806 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake City is moderately educated. 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.48%).

Lake City, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Lake City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16423 3,880 $73,523 $157,800 $806 3.4% 38.5% 91.4%