ZIP Code 16417

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Girard · Erie County · Pennsylvania

Population
8,329

69/sq mi

Median income
$88,041

▲ 15% vs US

higher than 71% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$190,300

▼ 32% vs US

higher than 41% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
31.0%

Median age 45.6

Land area
120.2 sq mi

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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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16417?

45.6

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 97.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.0%

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

Owner 77.6%
Renter 22.4%

$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)

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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 16417 vs 16410 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
16410 Cranesville, PA 1,854 3.5 mi
16423 Lake City, PA 4,450 3.6 mi
16415 Fairview, PA 8,916 5.9 mi
16411 East Springfield, PA 1,477 6.9 mi
16401 Albion, PA 6,581 7.8 mi
16412 Edinboro, PA 10,480 9.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16417 in?
ZIP code 16417 (Girard) 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 16417?
ZIP code 16417 in Girard, PA has a population of 8,329 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16417?
The median household income in ZIP 16417 is $88,041, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16417?
The median home value in ZIP 16417 is $190,300, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16417?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16417 is White at 97.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16417?
ZIP code 16417 has 171 business establishments employing approximately 1,696 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16417?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16417 are: Other services (except public administration) (30), Retail trade (24), Accommodation and food services (19). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 16417?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 16417 decreased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 16417?
In ZIP code 16417, 66.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.0% 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 16417?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16417 is 21.0 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 16417?
In ZIP code 16417, approximately 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16417?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16417 is 6.2% 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 Girard, 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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