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Erie, PA · standard

ZIP Code 16505

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

17,168
564/sq mi
$72,938
Median income
$211,700
Median home value
45.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Erie pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
564
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16505 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 16505 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, home to 17,168 residents across 30.4 square miles, a density of 564 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 16505 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,938 (6% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $50,524. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $211,700 (7% below the state average) with median rent at $881 per month, and 70.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.9, and the average commute is 18 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 16505, plus 6 more within Erie County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 16505

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Erie, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16505.

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 16505, 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

17,168

Population

30.4

Area (sq mi)

564

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16505?

50.9

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.7%
African American 0.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$72,938

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$50,524

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

17.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 16505 ranks nationally

Erie, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,938 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 76.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.9%

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

What does housing look like?

8,311

Total Housing Units

7,345

Occupied Units

966

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.7%
Renter 29.3%

$211,700

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$881

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

+3.7%

YoY Change (2024)

220

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+120%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 16505 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.8% 151
2021 +9.7% 165
2022 +14.3% 189
2023 +12.4% 213
2024 +3.7% 220

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 680 business establishments in ZIP 16505, employing approximately 9,547 people with a combined annual payroll of $388,858,000.

680

Businesses

9,547

Employees

$388.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 108 15.9%
Retail trade 103 15.2%
Accommodation and food services 78 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 69 10.2%
Manufacturing 47 6.9%
Construction 45 6.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 42 6.2%
Finance and insurance 41 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 39 5.7%
Wholesale trade 28 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 14 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 2.1%
Educational services 13 1.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 1.3%
Information 6 0.9%

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 16505 vs 16502 →

ZIP 16505 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 16505 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 16505 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 16505 ranks #3 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
16502 Erie, PA 16,664 2.4 mi
16506 Erie, PA 23,720 3.5 mi
16501 Erie, PA 2,044 3.1 mi
16508 Erie, PA 16,050 3.1 mi
16507 Erie, PA 11,088 3.5 mi
16503 Erie, PA 16,850 4.5 mi
16546 Erie, PA 1,154 4.9 mi
16504 Erie, PA 17,322 5.1 mi
16426 Mc Kean, PA 3,730 9.3 mi
16509 Erie, PA 26,810 6.6 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
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 16505 in? ▼
ZIP code 16505 (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 16505? ▼
ZIP code 16505 in Erie, PA has a population of 17,168 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16505? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 16505 is $72,938, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16505? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 16505 is $211,700, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16505? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 16505 is White at 93.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16505? ▼
ZIP code 16505 has 680 business establishments employing approximately 9,547 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16505? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16505 are: Health care and social assistance (108), Retail trade (103), Accommodation and food services (78). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 16505? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 16505 increased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 16505? ▼
In ZIP code 16505, 76.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.9% 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 16505? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16505 is 17.5 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 16505? ▼
In ZIP code 16505, approximately 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16505? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16505 is 10.6% 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.