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Erie, PA · standard

ZIP Code 16511

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

11,382
582/sq mi
$74,102
Median income
$172,300
Median home value
33.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 47%
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
582
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16511 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 16511 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, home to 11,382 residents across 19.6 square miles, a density of 582 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 16511 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,102 (5% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $37,393. The poverty rate stands at 14.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $172,300 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $904 per month, and 74.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 16511, plus 6 more within Erie County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 16511

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Erie, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16511.

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 16511, 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

11,382

Population

19.6

Area (sq mi)

582

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16511?

38.1

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 82.7%
African American 9.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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?

$74,102

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$37,393

Per Capita Income

14.1%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

19.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 16511 ranks nationally

Erie, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,102 Top 47% higher than 53% 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 73.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,868

Total Housing Units

4,658

Occupied Units

210

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.4%
Renter 25.6%

$172,300

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$904

Median Rent

1956

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

+7.4%

YoY Change (2024)

216

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+116%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 16511 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.8% 144
2021 +10.5% 160
2022 +13.9% 182
2023 +10.8% 201
2024 +7.4% 216

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 140 business establishments in ZIP 16511, employing approximately 2,184 people with a combined annual payroll of $122,679,000.

140

Businesses

2,184

Employees

$122.7M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 26 18.6%
Health care and social assistance 16 11.4%
Construction 14 10.0%
Manufacturing 13 9.3%
Transportation and warehousing 12 8.6%
Retail trade 10 7.1%
Wholesale trade 9 6.4%
Finance and insurance 9 6.4%
Accommodation and food services 9 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 16511 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 16511 ranks #6 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 16511 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 16511 ranks the highest 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 3.2 mi
16421 Harborcreek, PA 2,518 3.2 mi
16510 Erie, PA 25,625 4.2 mi
16503 Erie, PA 16,850 4.3 mi
16504 Erie, PA 17,322 4.8 mi
16546 Erie, PA 1,154 5.2 mi
16507 Erie, PA 11,088 5.1 mi
16501 Erie, PA 2,044 5.7 mi
16509 Erie, PA 26,810 7.8 mi
16502 Erie, PA 16,664 6.6 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 16511 in? ▼
ZIP code 16511 (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 16511? ▼
ZIP code 16511 in Erie, PA has a population of 11,382 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16511? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 16511 is $74,102, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16511? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 16511 is $172,300, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16511? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 16511 is White at 82.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16511? ▼
ZIP code 16511 has 140 business establishments employing approximately 2,184 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16511? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16511 are: Other services (except public administration) (26), Health care and social assistance (16), Construction (14). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 16511? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 16511 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. 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 16511? ▼
In ZIP code 16511, 73.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.9% 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 16511? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16511 is 19.6 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 16511? ▼
In ZIP code 16511, approximately 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16511? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16511 is 14.1% 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.