Harborcreek, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16421
Erie County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,518
- 92/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,091
- Median income Near-median income area
- $224,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Harborcreek pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 92
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16421 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16421 covers 27.4 square miles in Harborcreek, Erie County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,518 residents on file, a density of 92 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16421 reports a modest median household income of $64,091 (18% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,937. The poverty rate is 16.6%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $224,200 (1% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $652; 65.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Erie County, so 16421 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 16421
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harborcreek, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16421.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 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 16421, Harborcreek, 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
2,518
Population
27.4
Area (sq mi)
92
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16421?
50.6
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
2.4%
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?
$64,091
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$40,937
Per Capita Income
16.6%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 16421 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Harborcreek, 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)
$64,091 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
952housing units
952
Total Housing Units
952
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$224,200
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$652
Median Rent
1963
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
-4.7%
YoY Change (2023)
219
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+119%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 16421 have decreased 4.7% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | – | 145 |
| 2020 | +14.7% | 166 |
| 2021 | +7.2% | 178 |
| 2022 | +29.1% | 230 |
| 2023 | -4.7% | 219 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 16421, employing approximately 1,243 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,894,000.
50
Businesses
1,243
Employees
$48.9M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 20.0% |
| Construction | 6 | 12.0% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 12.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 12.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 12.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 8.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 6.0% |
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 16421 vs 16511 →
ZIP 16421 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16509
Erie (16509)
26,810 residents
- 16510
Erie (16510)
25,625 residents
- 16504
Erie (16504)
17,322 residents
- 16503
Erie (16503)
16,850 residents
- 16428
North East (16428)
12,478 residents
- 16511
Erie (16511)
11,382 residents
- 16442 2,958
Wattsburg (16442)
2,958 residents
- 16421 2,518
Harborcreek (16421)
2,518 residents
- 16563 1,621
Erie (16563)
1,621 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16421 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16421 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16428
North East (16428)
$78,675 median income
- 16511
Erie (16511)
$74,102 median income
- 16442
Wattsburg (16442)
$73,571 median income
- 16509
Erie (16509)
$68,846 median income
- 16510
Erie (16510)
$66,450 median income
- 16421
Harborcreek (16421)
$64,091 median income
- 16504
Erie (16504)
$56,622 median income
- 16503
Erie (16503)
$32,340 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16421 ranks #6 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16511 | Erie, PA | 11,382 | 3.2 mi |
| 16510 | Erie, PA | 25,625 | 4.2 mi |
| 16428 | North East, PA | 12,478 | 5.3 mi |
| 16563 | Erie, PA | 1,621 | 4.5 mi |
| 16503 | Erie, PA | 16,850 | 7.3 mi |
| 16504 | Erie, PA | 17,322 | 7.3 mi |
| 16546 | Erie, PA | 1,154 | 7.7 mi |
| 16509 | Erie, PA | 26,810 | 9.6 mi |
| 16442 | Wattsburg, PA | 2,958 | 10.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16421, 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 (2,518 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 16421 in?
ZIP code 16421 (Harborcreek) 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 16421?
ZIP code 16421 in Harborcreek, PA has a population of 2,518 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16421?
The median household income in ZIP 16421 is $64,091, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16421?
The median home value in ZIP 16421 is $224,200, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16421?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16421 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16421?
ZIP code 16421 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 1,243 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16421?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16421 are: Other services (except public administration) (10), Construction (6), Retail trade (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 16421?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 16421 decreased by 4.7% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 16421?
In ZIP code 16421, 69.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.8% 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 16421?
In ZIP code 16421, approximately 65.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16421?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16421 is 16.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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