ZIP Code 16506
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Erie · Erie County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 23,720
- Median income
- $81,060
- Median home value
- $237,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 39.4%
- Land area
- 36.5 sq mi
651/sq mi
▲ 6% vs US
higher than 63% of US ZIPs
▼ 15% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.5
New York
ZIP code 16506 in Erie, Pennsylvania has a population of 23,720. The median household income is $81,060, which is 6% above the national average. Median home value is $237,300, 15% below the US average. 39.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 16506 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 36.5 square miles in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 23,720 residents, producing a population density of 651 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 16506 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16506 sits at $81,060 (4% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $45,911. The poverty rate stands at 8.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $237,300 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $1,216 per month, and 68.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16506 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Erie County, so you can benchmark 16506 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 16506
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16506.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
98 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
69 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
68 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
65 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
56 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16506, Erie, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
23,720
Population
36.5
Area (sq mi)
651
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16506?
44.5
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
5.3%
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?
$81,060
Median Household Income
+4% vs state
$45,911
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
17.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
10,568
Total Housing Units
10,144
Occupied Units
424
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$237,300
Median Home Value
+4% vs state
$1,216
Median Rent
1979
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)
218
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+118%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 16506 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 149 |
| 2021 | +12.6% | 168 |
| 2022 | +13.6% | 191 |
| 2023 | +7.0% | 204 |
| 2024 | +7.0% | 218 |
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 622 business establishments in ZIP 16506, employing approximately 10,383 people with a combined annual payroll of $496,393,000.
622
Businesses
10,383
Employees
$496.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 98 | 15.8% |
| Retail trade | 69 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 68 | 10.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 65 | 10.4% |
| Manufacturing | 56 | 9.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 46 | 7.4% |
| Construction | 44 | 7.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 31 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.6% |
| Information | 7 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 1.0% |
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 16506 vs 16505 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16505 | Erie, PA | 17,168 | 3.5 mi |
| 16508 | Erie, PA | 16,050 | 3.8 mi |
| 16426 | Mc Kean, PA | 3,730 | 5.8 mi |
| 16502 | Erie, PA | 16,664 | 4.2 mi |
| 16415 | Fairview, PA | 8,916 | 4.6 mi |
| 16509 | Erie, PA | 26,810 | 5.7 mi |
| 16501 | Erie, PA | 2,044 | 5.1 mi |
| 16507 | Erie, PA | 11,088 | 6.0 mi |
| 16546 | Erie, PA | 1,154 | 5.8 mi |
| 16504 | Erie, PA | 17,322 | 6.2 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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