ZIP Code 16563

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Erie · Erie County · Pennsylvania

Population
1,621

1,399/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
77.1%

Median age 20.1

Land area
1.2 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 16563 in Erie, Pennsylvania has a population of 1,621. 77.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16563 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.2 square miles in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 1,621 residents, producing a population density of 1,399 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 16563 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16563 sits at , while per-capita income is $5,262. The poverty rate stands at and the unemployment rate at 10.5%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16563 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 77.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 20.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Erie County, so you can benchmark 16563 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 →

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 16563, 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

1,621

Population

1.2

Area (sq mi)

1,399

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16563?

20.1

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

9.6%

Foreign-Born

White 78.0%
African American 9.0%
Asian 8.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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?

$5,262

Per Capita Income

10.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 77.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 77.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4

Total Housing Units

0

Occupied Units

4

Vacant Units

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 16563 vs 16510 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
16510 Erie, PA 25,625 1.7 mi
16511 Erie, PA 11,382 3.2 mi
16504 Erie, PA 17,322 3.3 mi
16546 Erie, PA 1,154 3.6 mi
16503 Erie, PA 16,850 3.9 mi
16501 Erie, PA 2,044 5.3 mi
16421 Harborcreek, PA 2,518 4.5 mi
16509 Erie, PA 26,810 5.1 mi
16507 Erie, PA 11,088 5.3 mi
16502 Erie, PA 16,664 5.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16563 in?
ZIP code 16563 (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 16563?
ZIP code 16563 in Erie, PA has a population of 1,621 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16563?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16563 is White at 78.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16563?
In ZIP code 16563, 77.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 77.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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Official Data Resources for Erie, PA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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