Albion, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16401
Erie County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,581
- 45/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,052
- Median income Near-median income area
- $162,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Albion pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 45
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16401 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16401 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Albion, Erie County, Pennsylvania, home to 6,581 residents across 147.6 square miles, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16401 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,052 (10% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,069. The poverty rate is 11.6%, with unemployment at 7.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $162,600 (28% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $666; owner occupancy is 81.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Erie County, so 16401 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 16401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Albion, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16401.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 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 16401, Albion, 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
6,581
Population
147.6
Area (sq mi)
45
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16401?
50.7
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
0.9%
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?
$70,052
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$35,069
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16401 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Albion, 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)
$70,052 47th percentile higher than 47% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,787housing units
1,787
Total Housing Units
1,647
Occupied Units
140
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$162,600
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$666
Median Rent
1969
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 62 business establishments in ZIP 16401, employing approximately 474 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,328,000.
62
Businesses
474
Employees
$15.3M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 24.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 16.1% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 14.5% |
| Construction | 8 | 12.9% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 11.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 9.7% |
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 16401 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16417
Girard (16417)
8,329 residents
- 16401
Albion (16401)
6,581 residents
- 16423
Lake City (16423)
4,450 residents
- 16406
Conneautville (16406)
3,509 residents
- 16435 2,108
Springboro (16435)
2,108 residents
- 16410 1,854
Cranesville (16410)
1,854 residents
- 16411 1,477
East Springfield (16411)
1,477 residents
- 16443 1,425
West Springfield (16443)
1,425 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16401 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16401 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16417
Girard (16417)
$88,041 median income
- 16410
Cranesville (16410)
$83,977 median income
- 16423
Lake City (16423)
$74,635 median income
- 16443
West Springfield (16443)
$70,344 median income
- 16401
Albion (16401)
$70,052 median income
- 16411
East Springfield (16411)
$66,779 median income
- 16406
Conneautville (16406)
$65,911 median income
- 16435
Springboro (16435)
$59,938 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16401 ranks #5 of 8 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 16401, 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 (6,581 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 16401 in?
ZIP code 16401 (Albion) is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania. Erie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/erie-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 16401?
ZIP code 16401 in Albion, PA has a population of 6,581 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16401?
The median household income in ZIP 16401 is $70,052, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16401?
The median home value in ZIP 16401 is $162,600, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16401?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16401 is White at 96.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16401?
ZIP code 16401 has 62 business establishments employing approximately 474 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16401?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16401 are: Other services (except public administration) (15), Accommodation and food services (10), Retail trade (9). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16401?
In ZIP code 16401, 70.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.0% 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 16401?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16401 is 26.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 16401?
In ZIP code 16401, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16401?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16401 is 11.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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