ZIP Code 16509
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Erie · Erie County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 26,810
- Median income
- $68,846
- Median home value
- $220,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 38.2%
- Land area
- 98.7 sq mi
272/sq mi
▼ 10% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
▼ 21% vs US
higher than 49% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.7
New York
ZIP code 16509 in Erie, Pennsylvania has a population of 26,810. The median household income is $68,846, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $220,500, 21% below the US average. 38.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 16509 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 98.7 square miles in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 26,810 residents, producing a population density of 272 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 16509 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16509 sits at $68,846 (12% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $39,267. The poverty rate stands at 12.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $220,500 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $1,092 per month, and 68.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16509 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, 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 16509 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 16509
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16509.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
137 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
116 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
63 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
58 establishments
- Construction 43
Construction
43 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 16509, 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
26,810
Population
98.7
Area (sq mi)
272
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16509?
41.7
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
7.5%
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?
$68,846
Median Household Income
-12% vs state
$39,267
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
16.6 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?
13,054
Total Housing Units
12,367
Occupied Units
687
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$220,500
Median Home Value
-3% vs state
$1,092
Median Rent
1975
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
+5.8%
YoY Change (2024)
217
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+117%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 16509 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.1% | 147 |
| 2021 | +10.4% | 163 |
| 2022 | +11.1% | 181 |
| 2023 | +13.4% | 205 |
| 2024 | +5.8% | 217 |
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 689 business establishments in ZIP 16509, employing approximately 15,287 people with a combined annual payroll of $624,515,000.
689
Businesses
15,287
Employees
$624.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 137 | 19.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 116 | 16.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 63 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 58 | 8.4% |
| Construction | 43 | 6.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 41 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 40 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 38 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 32 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 2.9% |
| Information | 20 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 20 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 2.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 2.6% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.7% |
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 16509 vs 16504 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16504 | Erie, PA | 17,322 | 3.5 mi |
| 16546 | Erie, PA | 1,154 | 3.2 mi |
| 16503 | Erie, PA | 16,850 | 4.8 mi |
| 16508 | Erie, PA | 16,050 | 3.7 mi |
| 16501 | Erie, PA | 2,044 | 4.9 mi |
| 16502 | Erie, PA | 16,664 | 4.7 mi |
| 16506 | Erie, PA | 23,720 | 5.7 mi |
| 16563 | Erie, PA | 1,621 | 5.1 mi |
| 16507 | Erie, PA | 11,088 | 5.8 mi |
| 16510 | Erie, PA | 25,625 | 5.9 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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