ZIP Code 16417
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Girard · Erie County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 8,329
- Median income
- $88,041
- Median home value
- $190,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.0%
- Land area
- 120.2 sq mi
69/sq mi
▲ 15% vs US
higher than 71% of US ZIPs
▼ 32% vs US
higher than 41% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.6
New York
ZIP code 16417 in Girard, Pennsylvania has a population of 8,329. The median household income is $88,041, which is 15% above the national average. Median home value is $190,300, 32% below the US average. 31.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 16417 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 120.2 square miles in Girard, Erie County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 8,329 residents, producing a population density of 69 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 16417 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16417 sits at $88,041 (13% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $45,597. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $190,300 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $684 per month, and 77.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16417 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Erie County, so you can benchmark 16417 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 16417
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16417.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
17 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16417, Girard, 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
8,329
Population
120.2
Area (sq mi)
69
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16417?
45.6
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
1.2%
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?
$88,041
Median Household Income
+13% vs state
$45,597
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
21.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
4,121
Total Housing Units
3,898
Occupied Units
223
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$190,300
Median Home Value
-16% vs state
$684
Median Rent
1977
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
-3.5%
YoY Change (2024)
218
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+118%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 16417 have decreased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.6% | 165 |
| 2021 | +6.8% | 176 |
| 2022 | +9.2% | 192 |
| 2023 | +17.3% | 226 |
| 2024 | -3.5% | 218 |
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 171 business establishments in ZIP 16417, employing approximately 1,696 people with a combined annual payroll of $58,808,000.
171
Businesses
1,696
Employees
$58.8M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 17.5% |
| Retail trade | 24 | 14.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 11.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 10.5% |
| Construction | 17 | 9.9% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 8.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 7.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 3.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 3.5% |
| Information | 4 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 1.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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