ZIP Code 16415

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Fairview · Erie County · Pennsylvania

Population
8,916

146/sq mi

Median income
$108,214

▲ 42% vs US

higher than 86% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$310,600

▲ 12% vs US

higher than 68% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
49.1%

Median age 40.8

Land area
61.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 16415 in Fairview, Pennsylvania has a population of 8,916. The median household income is $108,214, which is 42% above the national average. Median home value is $310,600, 12% above the US average. 49.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16415 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 61.2 square miles in Fairview, Erie County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 8,916 residents, producing a population density of 146 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 16415 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16415 sits at $108,214 (39% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $52,813. The poverty rate stands at 5.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $310,600 (37% above the state average) with median rent at $1,540 per month, and 90.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16415 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 49.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Erie County, so you can benchmark 16415 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 16415

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16415.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16415, Fairview, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

8,916

Population

61.2

Area (sq mi)

146

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16415?

40.8

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 92.9%
African American 0.3%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$108,214

Median Household Income

+39% vs state

$52,813

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 75.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,846

Total Housing Units

3,616

Occupied Units

230

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.2%
Renter 9.8%

$310,600

Median Home Value

+37% vs state

$1,540

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.7%

YoY Change (2024)

212

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+112%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 16415 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 151
2021 +12.3% 169
2022 +19.9% 203
2023 -3.1% 197
2024 +7.7% 212

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 183 business establishments in ZIP 16415, employing approximately 3,013 people with a combined annual payroll of $154,975,000.

183

Businesses

3,013

Employees

$155.0M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 31 16.9%
Other services (except public administration) 31 16.9%
Health care and social assistance 23 12.6%
Construction 18 9.8%
Retail trade 17 9.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 8.7%
Accommodation and food services 12 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 6.0%
Transportation and warehousing 6 3.3%
Finance and insurance 5 2.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 2.7%
Wholesale trade 4 2.2%

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 Code City Population Distance
16506 Erie, PA 23,720 4.6 mi
16423 Lake City, PA 4,450 5.9 mi
16426 Mc Kean, PA 3,730 5.7 mi
16417 Girard, PA 8,329 5.9 mi
16505 Erie, PA 17,168 7.1 mi
16410 Cranesville, PA 1,854 8.5 mi
16508 Erie, PA 16,050 8.4 mi
16502 Erie, PA 16,664 8.6 mi
16412 Edinboro, PA 10,480 10.7 mi
16501 Erie, PA 2,044 9.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16415 in?
ZIP code 16415 (Fairview) 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 16415?
ZIP code 16415 in Fairview, PA has a population of 8,916 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16415?
The median household income in ZIP 16415 is $108,214, which is 42% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16415?
The median home value in ZIP 16415 is $310,600, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16415?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16415 is White at 92.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16415?
ZIP code 16415 has 183 business establishments employing approximately 3,013 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16415?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16415 are: Manufacturing (31), Other services (except public administration) (31), Health care and social assistance (23). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 16415?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 16415 increased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. 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 16415?
In ZIP code 16415, 75.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 16415?
In ZIP code 16415, approximately 90.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16415?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16415 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Fairview, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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