City

Union City, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Erie County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥7,489Population
💰$60,559Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂47.1Median Age
🏠$134,400Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓25.1%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊8.8%Unemployment▲ 79% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.5%Hispanic: 3.7%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.8%Race
White92.5%
Hispanic3.7%
Asian0.5%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads25.1% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment8.8% ▲ 79% above avg
No HS Diploma24 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,774 (55.8%)
Some College489 (9.8%)
Associates432 (8.7%)
Bachelors350 (7%)
Graduate Degree899 (18.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 55.8%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 8.7%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 18.1%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad55.8%
Some College9.8%
Associates8.7%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate18.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.9%Renter: 26.1%Tenure
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,559 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$134,400 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$743/mo
Total Housing Units4,146
Vacant Units1,054

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
63%
About Union City, PA

Union City is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Erie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,489 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.1 years.

Economically, Union City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,559 is below the national average. Approximately 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Union City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $134,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $743 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Union City is moderately educated. 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Union City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16438 7,489 $60,559 $134,400 $743 8.8% 25.1% 73.9%