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Erie, PA · standard

ZIP Code 16508

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

16,050
2,192/sq mi
$56,391
Median income
$132,500
Median home value
30.0%
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
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,192
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16508 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 16508 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, home to 16,050 residents across 7.3 square miles, a density of 2,192 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 16508 reports a modest median household income of $56,391 (28% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $32,389. The poverty rate stands at 12.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. Housing costs here run $132,500 for a typical home value (42% below the state average), with rent averaging $880 a month; 68.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, 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 16508 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 16508

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Erie, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16508.

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 16508, 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

16,050

Population

7.3

Area (sq mi)

2,192

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16508?

37.6

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 83.2%
African American 4.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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?

$56,391

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$32,389

Per Capita Income

12.1%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

17.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 16508 ranks nationally

Erie, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,391 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 66.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.0%

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

What does housing look like?

7,285

Total Housing Units

6,791

Occupied Units

494

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.6%
Renter 31.4%

$132,500

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$880

Median Rent

1949

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

+5.0%

YoY Change (2024)

205

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+105%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 16508 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 132
2021 +14.2% 150
2022 +13.4% 171
2023 +14.4% 195
2024 +5.0% 205

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 370 business establishments in ZIP 16508, employing approximately 4,340 people with a combined annual payroll of $153,492,000.

370

Businesses

4,340

Employees

$153.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 75 20.3%
Other services (except public administration) 64 17.3%
Retail trade 51 13.8%
Accommodation and food services 34 9.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 32 8.7%
Finance and insurance 28 7.6%
Construction 24 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 3.2%
Wholesale trade 10 2.7%
Manufacturing 8 2.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 2.2%
Information 7 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.4%
Educational services 4 1.1%

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 16508 vs 16502 →

ZIP 16508 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 16508 ranks #7 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 16508 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 16508 ranks #5 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 1.1 mi
16501 Erie, PA 2,044 1.7 mi
16507 Erie, PA 11,088 2.8 mi
16546 Erie, PA 1,154 2.1 mi
16504 Erie, PA 17,322 2.4 mi
16503 Erie, PA 16,850 2.7 mi
16505 Erie, PA 17,168 3.1 mi
16509 Erie, PA 26,810 3.7 mi
16506 Erie, PA 23,720 3.8 mi
16563 Erie, PA 1,621 5.7 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
16505 standard
Erie, PA
Pop: 17,168
16503 standard
Erie, PA
Pop: 16,850

Related Areas

Erie County Erie, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16508 in? ▼
ZIP code 16508 (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 16508? ▼
ZIP code 16508 in Erie, PA has a population of 16,050 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16508? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 16508 is $56,391, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16508? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 16508 is $132,500, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16508? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 16508 is White at 83.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16508? ▼
ZIP code 16508 has 370 business establishments employing approximately 4,340 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16508? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16508 are: Health care and social assistance (75), Other services (except public administration) (64), Retail trade (51). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 16508? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 16508 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. 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 16508? ▼
In ZIP code 16508, 66.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.0% 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 16508? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16508 is 17.9 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 16508? ▼
In ZIP code 16508, approximately 68.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16508? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16508 is 12.1% 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.