West Springfield, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16443
Erie County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,425
- 49/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,344
- Median income Near-median income area
- $163,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Springfield pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 49
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16443 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16443 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Springfield, Erie County, Pennsylvania, home to just 1,425 residents across 29.3 square miles, a density of 49 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16443 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,344 (10% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,755. The poverty rate is 25.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $163,400 (28% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $1,301; owner occupancy is 83.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Erie County, so 16443 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 16443
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Springfield, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16443.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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 16443, West Springfield, 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
1,425
Population
29.3
Area (sq mi)
49
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16443?
48.7
Median Age
56.1%
Male
43.9%
Female
0.0%
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?
$70,344
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$29,755
Per Capita Income
25.8%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 16443 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
West Springfield, 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)
$70,344 48th percentile higher than 48% 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
602housing units
602
Total Housing Units
483
Occupied Units
119
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$163,400
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$1,301
Median Rent
1961
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 16443, employing approximately 81 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,337,000.
23
Businesses
81
Employees
$2.3M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 21.7% |
| Construction | 3 | 13.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 13.0% |
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 16443 vs 16411 →
ZIP 16443 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44030
Conneaut (44030)
16,652 residents
- 16401 6,581
Albion (16401)
6,581 residents
- 16423 4,450
Lake City (16423)
4,450 residents
- 16435 2,108
Springboro (16435)
2,108 residents
- 16411 1,477
East Springfield (16411)
1,477 residents
- 16443 1,425
West Springfield (16443)
1,425 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16443 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16443 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16423
Lake City (16423)
$74,635 median income
- 16443
West Springfield (16443)
$70,344 median income
- 16401
Albion (16401)
$70,052 median income
- 16411
East Springfield (16411)
$66,779 median income
- 44030
Conneaut (44030)
$63,533 median income
- 16435
Springboro (16435)
$59,938 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16443 ranks #2 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16443, 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 (1,425 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 16443 in?
ZIP code 16443 (West Springfield) 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 16443?
ZIP code 16443 in West Springfield, PA has a population of 1,425 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16443?
The median household income in ZIP 16443 is $70,344, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16443?
The median home value in ZIP 16443 is $163,400, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16443?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16443 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16443?
ZIP code 16443 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 81 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16443?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16443 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Construction (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16443?
In ZIP code 16443, 71.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% 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 16443?
In ZIP code 16443, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16443?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16443 is 25.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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