Erie, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16507
Erie County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,088
- 1,993/sq mi High-density area
- $33,361
- Median income Below-median income area
- $66,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.8%
- 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 low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 2nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,993
- people per sq mi
- 34%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16507 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16507 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, home to 11,088 residents across 5.6 square miles, a density of 1,993 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16507 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $33,361 (57% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,277. The poverty rate is 30.0%, 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 $66,400 (71% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $992; owner occupancy is 33.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.8, 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 16507 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 16507
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Erie, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16507.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
69 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
30 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 27
Professional, scientific, and technical services
27 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 17
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 16
Other services (except public administration)
16 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 16507, 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
11,088
Population
5.6
Area (sq mi)
1,993
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16507?
26.8
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
7.4%
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?
$33,361
Median Household Income
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$21,277
Per Capita Income
30.0%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
17.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16507 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)
$33,361 1st percentile higher than 1% 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
4,221housing units
4,221
Total Housing Units
3,439
Occupied Units
782
Vacant Units
2.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$66,400
Median Home Value
-71% vs state ZIP avg
$992
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 213 business establishments in ZIP 16507, employing approximately 8,330 people with a combined annual payroll of $469,096,000.
213
Businesses
8,330
Employees
$469.1M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 69 | 32.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 14.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 27 | 12.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 8.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 7.5% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 4.2% |
| Construction | 7 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 1.4% |
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 16507 vs 16501 →
ZIP 16507 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
- 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
- 16511
Erie (16511)
11,382 residents
- 16507
Erie (16507)
11,088 residents
- 16501 2,044
Erie (16501)
2,044 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16507 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16507 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16511
Erie (16511)
$74,102 median income
- 16505
Erie (16505)
$72,938 median income
- 16509
Erie (16509)
$68,846 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 16507 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16501 | Erie, PA | 2,044 | 1.0 mi |
| 16503 | Erie, PA | 16,850 | 1.4 mi |
| 16502 | Erie, PA | 16,664 | 1.9 mi |
| 16508 | Erie, PA | 16,050 | 2.8 mi |
| 16546 | Erie, PA | 1,154 | 2.7 mi |
| 16504 | Erie, PA | 17,322 | 2.7 mi |
| 16505 | Erie, PA | 17,168 | 3.5 mi |
| 16563 | Erie, PA | 1,621 | 5.3 mi |
| 16511 | Erie, PA | 11,382 | 5.1 mi |
| 16509 | Erie, PA | 26,810 | 5.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16507, 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 (11,088 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 16507 in?
ZIP code 16507 (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 16507?
ZIP code 16507 in Erie, PA has a population of 11,088 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16507?
The median household income in ZIP 16507 is $33,361, which is 56% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16507?
The median home value in ZIP 16507 is $66,400, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16507?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16507 is White at 57.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16507?
ZIP code 16507 has 213 business establishments employing approximately 8,330 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16507?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16507 are: Health care and social assistance (69), Finance and insurance (30), Professional, scientific, and technical services (27). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16507?
In ZIP code 16507, 70.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.8% 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 16507?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16507 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 16507?
In ZIP code 16507, approximately 33.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 66.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16507?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16507 is 30.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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