Edinboro, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16412
Erie County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,480
- 51/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,590
- Median income Near-median income area
- $246,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 50.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Edinboro pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 51
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16412 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 16412 (Edinboro, PA) rose +4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 199.8 in 2023 to 209.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 16412 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Edinboro, Erie County, Pennsylvania, home to 10,480 residents across 207.5 square miles, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16412 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,590 (8% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,814. The poverty rate is 12.1%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $246,200 (8% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $882; 66.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Erie County, so 16412 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 16412
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Edinboro, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16412.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
27 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 establishments
- Construction
Construction
21 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 16412, Edinboro, 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
10,480
Population
207.5
Area (sq mi)
51
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16412?
38.7
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
2.5%
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?
$71,590
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$42,814
Per Capita Income
12.1%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16412 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Edinboro, 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)
$71,590 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
4,857housing units
4,857
Total Housing Units
4,133
Occupied Units
724
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$246,200
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$882
Median Rent
1979
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
+4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
209
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+109%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 16412 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.4% | 152 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 169 |
| 2022 | +13.7% | 192 |
| 2023 | +4.3% | 200 |
| 2024 | +4.8% | 209 |
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 238 business establishments in ZIP 16412, employing approximately 2,270 people with a combined annual payroll of $86,860,000.
238
Businesses
2,270
Employees
$86.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 46 | 19.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 13.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 27 | 11.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 10.5% |
| Construction | 21 | 8.8% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.5% |
| Information | 5 | 2.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 16412 vs 16444 →
ZIP 16412 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16412
Edinboro (16412)
10,480 residents
- 16415
Fairview (16415)
8,916 residents
- 16417
Girard (16417)
8,329 residents
- 16403
Cambridge Springs (16403)
7,029 residents
- 16433
Saegertown (16433)
5,384 residents
- 16426 3,730
Mc Kean (16426)
3,730 residents
- 16410 1,854
Cranesville (16410)
1,854 residents
- 16444 1,717
Edinboro (16444)
1,717 residents
- 16440 891
Venango (16440)
891 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16412 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16412 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16415
Fairview (16415)
$108,214 median income
- 16417
Girard (16417)
$88,041 median income
- 16410
Cranesville (16410)
$83,977 median income
- 16426
Mc Kean (16426)
$80,135 median income
- 16440
Venango (16440)
$77,500 median income
- 16412
Edinboro (16412)
$71,590 median income
- 16403
Cambridge Springs (16403)
$69,851 median income
- 16433
Saegertown (16433)
$68,542 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16412 ranks #6 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 16412, 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 (10,480 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 16412 in?
ZIP code 16412 (Edinboro) 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 16412?
ZIP code 16412 in Edinboro, PA has a population of 10,480 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16412?
The median household income in ZIP 16412 is $71,590, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16412?
The median home value in ZIP 16412 is $246,200, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16412?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16412 is White at 95.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16412?
ZIP code 16412 has 238 business establishments employing approximately 2,270 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16412?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16412 are: Retail trade (46), Other services (except public administration) (32), Health care and social assistance (27). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 16412?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 16412 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 16412?
In ZIP code 16412, 72.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.3% 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 16412?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16412 is 24.9 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 16412?
In ZIP code 16412, approximately 66.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16412?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16412 is 12.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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