16427 ZIP Code — Mill Village, PA

Erie County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16427 is located in Mill Village, Pennsylvania, within Erie County. It covers approximately 0.25 square miles and serves a population of 201 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16427

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $101,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $53,500. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 16427 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

201
population
0.25
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
16427 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 16427

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City Status
Mill Village Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 201
Population density 804 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 049
Geography
Land area 0.25 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 41.8755
Longitude -79.9724
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 814
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 73.0% 47.4% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 15.9% 31.2% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 4.8% 17.7% 22.4%
Over $200k 6.3% 3.7% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

201
Population
804
People per sq mi
46.3
Median age
$53,500
Median household income
$26,667
Per capita income
$101,000
Median home value
$600
Median monthly rent
72.6%
Home ownership
12.4%
Poverty rate
7.9%
Unemployment
70
Housing units
8.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
2
Under 5
2
5
5–9
4
7
10–14
6
6
15–19
5
10
20–24
7
19
25–34
14
6
35–44
4
12
45–54
10
16
55–59
12
9
60–64
6
9
65–74
6
10
75–84
7
4
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 183316.4%
18 and over16883.6%
65 and over3919.4%
Median age46.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%
Two or more races 2.5%
GroupCount%
White19697.5%
Two or more races52.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 73.0% 47.4% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 15.9% 31.2% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 4.8% 17.7% 22.4%
Over $200k 6.3% 3.7% 7.1%
Under $10k 6.0%
$10k–$15k 2.4%
$15k–$25k 1.2%
$25k–$35k 17.9%
$35k–$50k 6.0%
$50k–$75k 40.5%
$75k–$100k 3.6%
$100k–$150k 21.4%
$200k+ 1.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.0%
$10k–$15k2.4%
$15k–$25k1.2%
$25k–$35k17.9%
$35k–$50k6.0%
$50k–$75k40.5%
$75k–$100k3.6%
$100k–$150k21.4%
$200k+1.2%
Median income$53,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.3%
$50k–$100k 27.9%
$100k–$150k 29.5%
$150k–$200k 16.4%
$200k–$300k 4.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$101,000
Median rent / month$600
Owner occupied72.6%
Renter occupied27.4%
Vacant9.7%
Single-family detached49.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes36.6%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)2.51

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20093.2%
1990–19999.7%
1980–19899.7%
1970–197921.5%
1960–19695.4%
1950–19598.6%
1940–19494.3%
1939 or earlier37.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom15.1%
2 bedrooms35.5%
3 bedrooms37.6%
4 bedrooms6.5%
5+ bedrooms5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.4%
1 vehicle41.7%
2 vehicles41.7%
3 or more14.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas75.0%
Electricity10.7%
Wood7.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family3339.3%
Cohabiting couple1214.3%
Male householder, no spouse2833.3%
Female householder, no spouse1113.1%
Households with children under 182327.4%
Households with seniors (65+)2833.3%
Average household size2.39

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married32.7%21.6%
Married39.6%52.7%
Separated3.0%5.4%
Widowed7.9%12.2%
Divorced16.8%8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.5%
Some HS, no diploma 8.8%
HS graduate 42.2%
Some college, no degree 10.9%
Associate's degree 21.8%
Bachelor's degree 4.8%
Graduate / professional 4.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher83.7%
Bachelor's or higher8.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool48.5%
Kindergarten12.1%
Elementary school1736.2%
High school817.0%
College / grad school1736.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.0%
Retail trade 21.5%
Professional & management 16.1%
Transportation & utilities 10.8%
Education & healthcare 10.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%
Other services 4.3%
Wholesale trade 2.2%
Construction 1.1%
Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts11.8%
Service11.8%
Sales & office11.8%
Natural resources & construction11.8%
Production & transportation52.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector94.6%
Government2.2%
Self-employed1.1%
Unpaid family workers2.2%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.6%
Carpool1.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home14.1%
Other means2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)23.1

Poverty

All people 12.4%
Under 18 years 6.1%
18 and over 13.7%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 27.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security32.1%
Retirement income45.2%
Supplemental Security7.1%
Cash public assistance6.0%
Food stamps / SNAP26.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.0%
High blood pressure30.7%
High cholesterol33.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Heart disease6.8%
Stroke3.0%
Asthma10.2%
Arthritis27.6%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease7.8%
Cancer6.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.9%
Binge drinking20.2%
No physical activity22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.7%
Depression23.5%
Fair or poor health14.1%
Poor mental health16.7%
Poor physical health11.0%
No health insurance10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.3%
Visited dentist67.9%
Cholesterol screening87.2%
Teeth loss17.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans116.5%
Disability%
Any disability17.4%
Under 183.0%
18–64 years10.9%
65 and over51.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance57.7%
Public insurance53.2%
No insurance4.0%
Uninsured under 192.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only19798.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)201100.0%
Born in same state201100.0%
Born in different state19195.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian2813.9%
French2010%
Arab147%
AncestryCount%
English42%
Norwegian10.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.8%
Internet access92.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16427

What city is ZIP code 16427 in?

ZIP code 16427 is primarily assigned to Mill Village, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16427 in?

ZIP code 16427 falls within Erie County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16427?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16427?

The median home value in ZIP code 16427 is $101,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 16427?

ZIP code 16427 has an estimated population of 201 residents, with a density of 801 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 16427?

The median household income in ZIP code 16427 is $53,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 16427 in?

ZIP code 16427 observes the EST timezone.

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