PlainZIP

Mill Village, PA · standard

ZIP Code 16427

Erie County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

193
287/sq mi
$61,250
Median income
$121,400
Median home value
8.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mill Village pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
287
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16427 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 16427 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mill Village, Erie County, Pennsylvania, home to just 193 residents across 0.7 square miles, a density of 287 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 16427 reports a modest median household income of $61,250 (21% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $32,799. Local economic indicators show a 15.2% poverty rate alongside 4.5% unemployment. Median home value sits at $121,400 (47% below the state average), median rent at $640 a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.5%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Erie County, letting you compare 16427 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 16427, Mill Village, 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

193

Population

0.7

Area (sq mi)

287

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16427?

46.8

Median Age

57.8%

Male

42.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$61,250

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$32,799

Per Capita Income

15.2%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 16427 ranks nationally

Mill Village, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$61,250 31st percentile higher than 31% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.7%

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

What does housing look like?

87

Total Housing Units

81

Occupied Units

6

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.5%
Renter 18.5%

$121,400

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$640

Median Rent

1956

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 16427, employing approximately 22 people with a combined annual payroll of $458,000.

4

Businesses

22

Employees

$458K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 16427 vs 16441 →

ZIP 16427 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16427 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 16427 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 16427 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
16441 Waterford, PA 10,136 5.5 mi
16403 Cambridge Springs, PA 7,029 6.4 mi
16438 Union City, PA 8,083 6.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Erie County

16509 standard
Erie, PA
Pop: 26,810
16510 standard
Erie, PA
Pop: 25,625
16506 standard
Erie, PA
Pop: 23,720
16504 standard
Erie, PA
Pop: 17,322
16505 standard
Erie, PA
Pop: 17,168
16503 standard
Erie, PA
Pop: 16,850

Related Areas

Erie County Mill Village, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16427 in? ▼
ZIP code 16427 (Mill Village) 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 16427? ▼
ZIP code 16427 in Mill Village, PA has a population of 193 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16427? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 16427 is $61,250, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16427? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 16427 is $121,400, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16427? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 16427 is White at 96.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16427? ▼
ZIP code 16427 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 22 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16427? ▼
In ZIP code 16427, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.7% 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 16427? ▼
In ZIP code 16427, approximately 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16427? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16427 is 15.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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