Erie, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16504
Erie County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,322
- 2,400/sq mi High-density area
- $56,622
- Median income Below-median income area
- $116,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Erie pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,400
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16504 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 16504 (Erie, PA) rose +7.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 199.0 in 2023 to 212.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 16504 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, home to 17,322 residents across 7.2 square miles, a density of 2,400 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16504 reports a modest median household income of $56,622 (27% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,939. The poverty rate is 13.8%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $116,400 (49% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $1,048; owner occupancy is 72.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Erie County, so 16504 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 16504
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Erie, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16504.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 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 16504, Erie, 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
17,322
Population
7.2
Area (sq mi)
2,400
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16504?
36.3
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
11.0%
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?
$56,622
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$29,939
Per Capita Income
13.8%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
17.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16504 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Erie, 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)
$56,622 18th percentile higher than 18% 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
7,049housing units
7,049
Total Housing Units
6,476
Occupied Units
573
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$116,400
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$1,048
Median Rent
1958
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
+7.0%
YoY Change (2024)
213
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+113%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 16504 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.2% | 142 |
| 2021 | +9.6% | 156 |
| 2022 | +19.2% | 186 |
| 2023 | +7.1% | 199 |
| 2024 | +7.0% | 213 |
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 160 business establishments in ZIP 16504, employing approximately 2,952 people with a combined annual payroll of $203,876,000.
160
Businesses
2,952
Employees
$203.9M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 35 | 21.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 15.6% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 14.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 10.6% |
| Construction | 15 | 9.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 8.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 3.8% |
| Utilities | 5 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 2.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.9% |
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 16504 vs 16546 →
ZIP 16504 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
- 16505
Erie (16505)
17,168 residents
- 16503
Erie (16503)
16,850 residents
- 16502
Erie (16502)
16,664 residents
- 16508
Erie (16508)
16,050 residents
- 16507
Erie (16507)
11,088 residents
- 16501 2,044
Erie (16501)
2,044 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16504 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16504 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16505
Erie (16505)
$72,938 median income
- 16509
Erie (16509)
$68,846 median income
- 16510
Erie (16510)
$66,450 median income
- 16504
Erie (16504)
$56,622 median income
- 16508
Erie (16508)
$56,391 median income
- 16502
Erie (16502)
$38,566 median income
- 16507
Erie (16507)
$33,361 median income
- 16503
Erie (16503)
$32,340 median income
- 16501 $16,394
Erie (16501)
$16,394 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16504 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16546 | Erie, PA | 1,154 | 0.4 mi |
| 16503 | Erie, PA | 16,850 | 1.4 mi |
| 16501 | Erie, PA | 2,044 | 2.2 mi |
| 16502 | Erie, PA | 16,664 | 2.7 mi |
| 16509 | Erie, PA | 26,810 | 3.5 mi |
| 16508 | Erie, PA | 16,050 | 2.4 mi |
| 16507 | Erie, PA | 11,088 | 2.7 mi |
| 16563 | Erie, PA | 1,621 | 3.3 mi |
| 16510 | Erie, PA | 25,625 | 4.8 mi |
| 16505 | Erie, PA | 17,168 | 5.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16504, 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 (17,322 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 16504 in?
ZIP code 16504 (Erie) 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 16504?
ZIP code 16504 in Erie, PA has a population of 17,322 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16504?
The median household income in ZIP 16504 is $56,622, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16504?
The median home value in ZIP 16504 is $116,400, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16504?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16504 is White at 69.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16504?
ZIP code 16504 has 160 business establishments employing approximately 2,952 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16504?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16504 are: Health care and social assistance (35), Other services (except public administration) (25), Retail trade (23). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 16504?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 16504 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 16504?
In ZIP code 16504, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.7% 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 16504?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16504 is 17.8 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 16504?
In ZIP code 16504, approximately 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16504?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16504 is 13.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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