16504 ZIP Code — Erie, PA

Erie County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16504 is located in Erie, Pennsylvania, within Erie County. It covers approximately 2.76 square miles and serves a population of 16,003 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16504

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $104,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $47,146. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 16504 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

16,003

population

2.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16504 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16504

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16504. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Erie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16515 Erie (1.1 mi) 16546 Erie (1.2 mi) 16503 Erie (1.4 mi) 16544 Erie (1.9 mi) 16534 Erie (2 mi) 16501 Erie (2.2 mi) 16541 Erie (2.3 mi) 16553 Erie (2.3 mi) 16538 Erie (2.3 mi) 16530 Erie (2.3 mi) 16522 Erie (2.3 mi) 16531 Erie (2.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	16,003
Population density	5,798 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	2.76 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.1080
Longitude	-80.0509
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	814

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.1%	47.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	31.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

16,003

Population

5,798

People per sq mi

37.4

Median age

$47,146

Median household income

$26,659

Per capita income

$104,200

Median home value

$952

Median monthly rent

69.7%

Home ownership

20.4%

Poverty rate

8.5%

Unemployment

5,124

Housing units

25.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

399

Under 5

429

383

5–9

412

445

10–14

478

501

15–19

539

659

20–24

708

1,239

25–34

1,331

850

35–44

913

850

45–54

913

401

55–59

431

491

60–64

527

738

65–74

792

569

75–84

612

189

85+

204

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,951	18.4%
18 and over	13,052	81.6%
65 and over	3,104	19.4%
Median age	37.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72%

Black or African American 11.1%

Two or more races 7.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Asian 2.4%

Other race 1.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	12,113	72%
Black or African American	1,872	11.1%
Two or more races	1,252	7.4%
Hispanic or Latino	812	4.8%
Asian	397	2.4%
Other race	308	1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	53	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.1%	47.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	31.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 13.0%

$35k–$50k 19.2%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	13.0%
$35k–$50k	19.2%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	11.3%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$47,146

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%

$50k–$100k 42.1%

$100k–$150k 31.2%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k–$300k 4.7%

$300k–$500k 1.7%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$104,200
Median rent / month	$952
Owner occupied	69.7%
Renter occupied	30.3%
Vacant	7.4%
Single-family detached	74.2%
Large apartment buildings	8.0%
Mobile homes	1.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	0.4%
1990–1999	1.1%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	22.0%
1960–1969	13.4%
1950–1959	21.8%
1940–1949	11.0%
1939 or earlier	21.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	27.9%
3 bedrooms	43.3%
4 bedrooms	17.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.1%
1 vehicle	42.5%
2 vehicles	39.6%
3 or more	8.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	91.0%
Electricity	6.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
Fuel oil	0.6%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,586	39.2%
Cohabiting couple	584	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	1,441	21.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,989	30.1%
Households with children under 18	1,544	23.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,259	34.2%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.5%	36.9%
Married	44.6%	41.7%
Separated	0.4%	3.7%
Widowed	3.5%	9.8%
Divorced	7.1%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 34.3%

Some college, no degree 20.3%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 17.3%

Graduate / professional 8.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	25.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	107	2.8%
Kindergarten	117	3.1%
Elementary school	1,419	37.6%
High school	547	14.5%
College / grad school	1,583	42.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.9%

Manufacturing 16.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.5%

Retail trade 13.7%

Other services 7.2%

Professional & management 5.8%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Public administration 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Construction 1.2%

Information 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.8%
Service	25.7%
Sales & office	18.6%
Natural resources & construction	6.5%
Production & transportation	14.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.8%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.5%
Carpool	11.6%
Public transit	2.7%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.8

Poverty

All people 20.4%

Under 18 years 35.1%

18 and over 16.9%

Married-couple families 7.7%

Female-led households 31.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.5%
Retirement income	27.2%
Supplemental Security	8.7%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	31.3%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.1%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	632	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	8.9%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	36.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.3%
Public insurance	47.4%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,175	94.8%
Spanish	731	4.8%
Other Indo-European	82	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	648	4.3%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,655	91.6%
Born in same state	14,527	90.8%
Born in different state	11,968	74.8%
Foreign born	128	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	1,348	8.4%
Not a US citizen	966	71.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,672	10.4%
French	626	3.9%
Arab	246	1.5%
Irish	176	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	115	0.7%
English	109	0.7%
Polish	55	0.3%
Dutch	21	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16504

What city is ZIP code 16504 in?

ZIP code 16504 is primarily assigned to Erie, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16504 in?

ZIP code 16504 falls within Erie County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16504?

20% of residents in ZIP code 16504 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16504 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 16504 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16504?

The median home value in ZIP code 16504 is $104,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 16504?

The median household income in ZIP code 16504 is $47,146, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 16504 in?

ZIP code 16504 observes the EST timezone.