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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
$56,622
Median income
$116,400
Median home value
25.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

23th 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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $29,939. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.0%. The typical home here is valued at $116,400 (49% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,048 monthly, and 72.2% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Erie County, letting you compare 16504 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 16504

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Erie, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16504.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 16504?

36.3

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

11.0%

Foreign-Born

White 69.6%
African American 13.4%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

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

$29,939

Per Capita Income

13.8%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

17.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 16504 ranks nationally

Erie, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,622 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 62.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.7%

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

What does housing look like?

7,049

Total Housing Units

6,476

Occupied Units

573

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.2%
Renter 27.8%

$116,400

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16504 ranks #3 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 16504 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 16504 ranks #4 of 9 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
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

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
16505 standard
Erie, PA
Pop: 17,168
16503 standard
Erie, PA
Pop: 16,850
16502 standard
Erie, PA
Pop: 16,664

Related Areas

Erie County Erie, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.