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Erie, PA · standard

ZIP Code 16510

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

25,625
302/sq mi
$66,450
Median income
$170,700
Median home value
26.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
302
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16510 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 16510 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, with 25,625 residents across 84.7 square miles, a density of 302 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 16510 reports a modest median household income of $66,450 (15% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $33,917. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.9%. Median home value sits at $170,700 (25% below the state average), median rent at $859 a month, and owner-occupancy at 79.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. To put 16510 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Erie County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 16510

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Erie, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16510.

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 16510, 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

25,625

Population

84.7

Area (sq mi)

302

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 16510?

42.2

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

7.9%

Foreign-Born

White 83.0%
African American 8.8%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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?

$66,450

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$33,917

Per Capita Income

14.6%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

19.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 16510 ranks nationally

Erie, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,450 41st percentile higher than 41% 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 64.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.9%

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

What does housing look like?

10,395

Total Housing Units

10,037

Occupied Units

358

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.9%
Renter 20.1%

$170,700

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$859

Median Rent

1969

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

+8.2%

YoY Change (2024)

219

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+119%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 16510 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 151
2021 +5.1% 158
2022 +17.6% 186
2023 +8.8% 202
2024 +8.2% 219

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 378 business establishments in ZIP 16510, employing approximately 6,817 people with a combined annual payroll of $311,824,000.

378

Businesses

6,817

Employees

$311.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 52 13.8%
Other services (except public administration) 50 13.2%
Accommodation and food services 45 11.9%
Health care and social assistance 43 11.4%
Construction 40 10.6%
Manufacturing 30 7.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 20 5.3%
Finance and insurance 15 4.0%
Wholesale trade 13 3.4%
Information 13 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 11 2.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.6%

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 16510 vs 16563 →

ZIP 16510 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 16510 ranks #2 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 16510 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 16510 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
16563 Erie, PA 1,621 1.7 mi
16421 Harborcreek, PA 2,518 4.2 mi
16511 Erie, PA 11,382 4.2 mi
16504 Erie, PA 17,322 4.8 mi
16546 Erie, PA 1,154 5.1 mi
16503 Erie, PA 16,850 5.5 mi
16509 Erie, PA 26,810 5.9 mi
16501 Erie, PA 2,044 6.9 mi
16502 Erie, PA 16,664 7.5 mi
16508 Erie, PA 16,050 7.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Erie County

16509 standard
Erie, PA
Pop: 26,810
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
16502 standard
Erie, PA
Pop: 16,664

Related Areas

Erie County Erie, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16510 in? ▼
ZIP code 16510 (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 16510? ▼
ZIP code 16510 in Erie, PA has a population of 25,625 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16510? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 16510 is $66,450, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16510? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 16510 is $170,700, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16510? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 16510 is White at 83.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16510? ▼
ZIP code 16510 has 378 business establishments employing approximately 6,817 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16510? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16510 are: Retail trade (52), Other services (except public administration) (50), Accommodation and food services (45). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 16510? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 16510 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 16510? ▼
In ZIP code 16510, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.9% 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 16510? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16510 is 19.4 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 16510? ▼
In ZIP code 16510, approximately 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16510? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16510 is 14.6% 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.