16401 ZIP Code — Albion, PA

Erie County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16401 is located in Albion, Pennsylvania, within Erie County. It covers approximately 55.57 square miles and serves a population of 4,103 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16401

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $142,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,056. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 16401 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,103

population

55.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16401 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16401

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16401. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Albion	Acceptable
Albion	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16475 Albion (0.4 mi) 16410 Cranesville (4.3 mi) 16435 Springboro (5.1 mi) 16443 West Springfield (5.9 mi) 16417 Girard (6.6 mi) 16411 East Springfield (7.8 mi) 16430 North Springfield (8.6 mi) 16406 Conneautville (10 mi) 16412 Edinboro (10.9 mi) 44030 Conneaut (12.6 mi) 16415 Fairview (12.6 mi) 16444 Edinboro (12.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,103
Population density	74 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	55.57 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	41.8862
Longitude	-80.3725
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	46.7%	47.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	31.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	3.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,103

Population

People per sq mi

47.3

Median age

$68,056

Median household income

$31,956

Per capita income

$142,300

Median home value

$646

Median monthly rent

82.0%

Home ownership

11.2%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

1,517

Housing units

18.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

134

Under 5

141

5–9

105

141

10–14

149

113

15–19

120

104

20–24

110

162

25–34

172

207

35–44

219

254

45–54

270

149

55–59

157

235

60–64

249

267

65–74

282

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	905	22.1%
18 and over	3,198	77.9%
65 and over	813	19.8%
Median age	47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%

Two or more races 2.5%

Black or African American 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Asian 0.3%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,942	95.3%
Two or more races	104	2.5%
Black or African American	40	1%
Hispanic or Latino	35	0.8%
Asian	13	0.3%
Other race	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.7%	47.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	31.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	3.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	19.9%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$68,056

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.6%

$50k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 31.2%

$150k–$200k 20.6%

$200k–$300k 13.8%

$300k–$500k 9.6%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,300
Median rent / month	$646
Owner occupied	82.0%
Renter occupied	18.0%
Vacant	9.9%
Single-family detached	75.7%
Large apartment buildings	3.1%
Mobile homes	13.8%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	7.2%
1990–1999	9.6%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	17.7%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	34.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	20.6%
3 bedrooms	54.0%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	31.3%
2 vehicles	44.0%
3 or more	17.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.1%
Electricity	9.9%
Propane / LP gas	16.6%
Fuel oil	4.7%
Wood	4.0%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	853	52.3%
Cohabiting couple	144	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	232	14.2%
Female householder, no spouse	401	24.6%
Households with children under 18	451	27.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	591	36.3%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.2%	18.5%
Married	54.0%	53.8%
Separated	1.4%	3.6%
Widowed	1.8%	11.1%
Divorced	11.5%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 52.7%

Some college, no degree 11.8%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	18.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	58	8.4%
Kindergarten	60	8.7%
Elementary school	274	39.9%
High school	178	25.9%
College / grad school	117	17.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.7%

Manufacturing 21.2%

Retail trade 8.6%

Professional & management 8.6%

Other services 7.2%

Construction 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Public administration 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Information 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.8%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	24.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.5%
Government	13.6%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.0%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.8

Poverty

All people 11.2%

Under 18 years 13.0%

18 and over 10.8%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 27.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.4%
Retirement income	34.3%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	30.7%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	23.7%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	22.7%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.1%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	264	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	15.0%
65 and over	35.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.2%
Public insurance	47.8%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,828	93.3%
Spanish	29	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	21	0.5%
Other languages	8	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,036	98.4%
Born in same state	4,036	98.4%
Born in different state	3,353	81.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	67	1.6%
Not a US citizen	50	74.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	439	10.7%
French	322	7.8%
Arab	276	6.7%
English	54	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	15	0.4%
Polish	8	0.2%
Dutch	8	0.2%
Norwegian	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16401

What city is ZIP code 16401 in?

ZIP code 16401 is primarily assigned to Albion, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16401 in?

ZIP code 16401 falls within Erie County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 16401 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 16401 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16401 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 16401 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16401?

The median home value in ZIP code 16401 is $142,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 16401?

ZIP code 16401 has an estimated population of 4,103 residents, with a density of 74 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 16401 in?

ZIP code 16401 observes the EST timezone.