16508 ZIP Code — Erie, PA

Erie County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16508 is located in Erie, Pennsylvania, within Erie County. It covers approximately 2.80 square miles and serves a population of 14,801 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16508

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 $116,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $53,197. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% 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 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 16508 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

14,801

population

2.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16508 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16508

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16508. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Erie	Acceptable
Erie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16502 Erie (1.1 mi) 16565 Erie (1.8 mi) 16544 Erie (1.8 mi) 16534 Erie (1.9 mi) 16546 Erie (1.9 mi) 16501 Erie (2 mi) 16504 Erie (2.3 mi) 16541 Erie (2.3 mi) 16538 Erie (2.4 mi) 16530 Erie (2.4 mi) 16522 Erie (2.4 mi) 16553 Erie (2.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	14,801
Population density	5,286 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	2.80 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	42.0950
Longitude	-80.0930
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	49.3%	47.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	31.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

14,801

Population

5,286

People per sq mi

38.0

Median age

$53,197

Median household income

$30,594

Per capita income

$116,900

Median home value

$783

Median monthly rent

66.2%

Home ownership

11.6%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

5,035

Housing units

28.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

418

Under 5

441

469

5–9

496

480

10–14

506

353

15–19

373

322

20–24

341

1,117

25–34

1,179

1,034

35–44

1,091

729

45–54

769

456

55–59

482

517

60–64

546

819

65–74

864

317

75–84

335

169

85+

178

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,273	22.1%
18 and over	11,528	77.9%
65 and over	2,682	18.1%
Median age	38.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.8%

Two or more races 7.6%

Black or African American 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Asian 1%

Other race 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	12,640	82.8%
Two or more races	1,163	7.6%
Black or African American	804	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	461	3%
Asian	149	1%
Other race	28	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	47.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	31.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 13.8%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	13.8%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$53,197

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$50k–$100k 29.9%

$100k–$150k 46.3%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 7.1%

$300k–$500k 2.5%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,900
Median rent / month	$783
Owner occupied	66.2%
Renter occupied	33.8%
Vacant	7.8%
Single-family detached	74.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.4%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.3%
1990–1999	1.8%
1980–1989	2.9%
1970–1979	7.5%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	27.1%
1940–1949	11.5%
1939 or earlier	35.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	28.8%
3 bedrooms	45.8%
4 bedrooms	17.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.2%
1 vehicle	47.2%
2 vehicles	37.3%
3 or more	8.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	89.4%
Electricity	7.2%
Propane / LP gas	0.6%
Fuel oil	1.6%
Wood	0.2%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,120	31.4%
Cohabiting couple	802	11.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,507	22.3%
Female householder, no spouse	2,318	34.4%
Households with children under 18	1,717	25.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,005	29.7%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.4%	35.9%
Married	41.1%	34.8%
Separated	1.0%	2.5%
Widowed	3.5%	11.7%
Divorced	16.0%	15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 39.1%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 18.9%

Graduate / professional 9.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	28.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	225	6.8%
Kindergarten	276	8.4%
Elementary school	1,471	44.5%
High school	689	20.9%
College / grad school	641	19.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.8%

Manufacturing 13.5%

Retail trade 10.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.2%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Professional & management 6.3%

Construction 5.7%

Other services 4.9%

Public administration 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.2%
Service	19.8%
Sales & office	22.3%
Natural resources & construction	5.1%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.8%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.8%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.1

Poverty

All people 11.6%

Under 18 years 14.3%

18 and over 10.8%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 19.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.3%
Retirement income	23.8%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	67.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	763	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	12.8%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	30.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.9%
Public insurance	44.7%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,942	94.2%
Spanish	241	1.7%
Other Indo-European	39	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	157	1.1%
Other languages	29	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,471	97.8%
Born in same state	14,408	97.3%
Born in different state	12,544	84.8%
Foreign born	63	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	330	2.2%
Not a US citizen	154	46.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,175	14.7%
French	1,111	7.5%
Arab	548	3.7%
English	266	1.8%
Norwegian	115	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	92	0.6%
Polish	17	0.1%
Dutch	17	0.1%
German	12	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.6%
Internet access	91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16508

What city is ZIP code 16508 in?

ZIP code 16508 is primarily assigned to Erie, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16508 in?

ZIP code 16508 falls within Erie County, Pennsylvania.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16508?

The median home value in ZIP code 16508 is $116,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 16508?

ZIP code 16508 has an estimated population of 14,801 residents, with a density of 5,279 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 16508?

The median household income in ZIP code 16508 is $53,197, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 16508 in?

ZIP code 16508 observes the EST timezone.