Meadville, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16335
Crawford County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,445
- 98/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,591
- Median income Below-median income area
- $161,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Meadville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 98
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16335 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 16335 (Meadville, PA) rose +7.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 193.3 in 2023 to 207.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 16335 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, with 28,445 residents across 290.6 square miles, a density of 98 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16335 reports a modest median household income of $57,591 (26% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,549. The poverty rate is 14.4%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $161,600 (29% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $854; owner occupancy is 62.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Crawford County, so 16335 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 16335
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Meadville, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16335.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
152 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
125 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
106 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
93 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
81 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16335, Meadville, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
28,445
Population
290.6
Area (sq mi)
98
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16335?
43.7
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
1.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$57,591
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$33,549
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
18.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16335 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Meadville, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$57,591 20th percentile higher than 20% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,543housing units
12,543
Total Housing Units
11,295
Occupied Units
1,248
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$161,600
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$854
Median Rent
1960
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.4%
YoY Change (2024)
208
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+108%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 16335 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 136 |
| 2021 | +10.2% | 150 |
| 2022 | +10.3% | 165 |
| 2023 | +17.2% | 193 |
| 2024 | +7.4% | 208 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 866 business establishments in ZIP 16335, employing approximately 15,968 people with a combined annual payroll of $747,730,000.
866
Businesses
15,968
Employees
$747.7M
Annual Payroll
19
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 152 | 17.6% |
| Retail trade | 125 | 14.4% |
| Manufacturing | 106 | 12.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 93 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 81 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 58 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 56 | 6.5% |
| Construction | 45 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 2.9% |
| Information | 20 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 1.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.3% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 16335 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16335
Meadville (16335)
28,445 residents
- 16314 5,507
Cochranton (16314)
5,507 residents
- 16316 5,436
Conneaut Lake (16316)
5,436 residents
- 16433 5,384
Saegertown (16433)
5,384 residents
- 16111 1,409
Atlantic (16111)
1,409 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16335 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16335 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16314
Cochranton (16314)
$70,389 median income
- 16111
Atlantic (16111)
$70,074 median income
- 16433
Saegertown (16433)
$68,542 median income
- 16316
Conneaut Lake (16316)
$62,750 median income
- 16335
Meadville (16335)
$57,591 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16335 ranks #5 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16335, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (28,445 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 16335 in?
ZIP code 16335 (Meadville) is located in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. Crawford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/crawford-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 16335?
ZIP code 16335 in Meadville, PA has a population of 28,445 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16335?
The median household income in ZIP 16335 is $57,591, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16335?
The median home value in ZIP 16335 is $161,600, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16335?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16335 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16335?
ZIP code 16335 has 866 business establishments employing approximately 15,968 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16335?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16335 are: Health care and social assistance (152), Retail trade (125), Manufacturing (106). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 16335?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 16335 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16335?
In ZIP code 16335, 71.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 16335?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16335 is 18.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 16335?
In ZIP code 16335, approximately 62.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16335?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16335 is 14.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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