16509 ZIP Code — Erie, PA
Erie County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 16509 is located in Erie, Pennsylvania, within Erie County. It covers approximately 38.20 square miles and serves a population of 28,151 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.
About ZIP code 16509
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $193,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $69,496. 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 16 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
28,151
population
38.20
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
16509 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 16509
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16509. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Erie | Acceptable |
| Erie | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
16565 Erie (3 mi)
16504 Erie (3.5 mi)
16508 Erie (3.6 mi)
16546 Erie (4.3 mi)
16515 Erie (4.6 mi)
16502 Erie (4.7 mi)
16544 Erie (4.8 mi)
16503 Erie (4.8 mi)
16534 Erie (4.9 mi)
16501 Erie (5.1 mi)
16541 Erie (5.4 mi)
16522 Erie (5.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 28,151 |
| Population density | 737 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 049 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 38.20 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.0578 |
| Longitude | -80.0435 |
| 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 | 41.2% | 47.4% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.0% | 31.2% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.7% | 17.7% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 3.7% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
28,151
Population
737
People per sq mi
41.9
Median age
$69,496
Median household income
$36,990
Per capita income
$193,000
Median home value
$1,035
Median monthly rent
69.4%
Home ownership
11.9%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
9,056
Housing units
37.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
673
Under 5
743
760
5–9
838
748
10–14
826
638
15–19
705
770
20–24
850
1,724
25–34
1,903
1,828
35–44
2,017
1,533
45–54
1,692
935
55–59
1,033
731
60–64
807
1,673
65–74
1,846
986
75–84
1,088
382
85+
422
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,528 | 19.6% |
| 18 and over | 22,623 | 80.4% |
| 65 and over | 6,397 | 22.7% |
| Median age | 41.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.9%
Two or more races
5.8%
Black or African American
4.2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.4%
Asian
1%
Other race
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,810 | 86.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,646 | 5.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,194 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 404 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 297 | 1% |
| Other race | 139 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 65 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.2% | 47.4% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.0% | 31.2% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.7% | 17.7% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 3.7% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
4.7%
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
6.2%
$25k–$35k
9.7%
$35k–$50k
12.1%
$50k–$75k
19.7%
$75k–$100k
14.1%
$100k–$150k
17.8%
$150k–$200k
7.1%
$200k+
5.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.1% |
| $200k+ | 5.7% |
| Median income | $69,496 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.7%
$50k–$100k
5.9%
$100k–$150k
21.2%
$150k–$200k
19.0%
$200k–$300k
31.6%
$300k–$500k
13.8%
$500k–$1M
1.7%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $193,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,035 |
| Owner occupied | 69.4% |
| Renter occupied | 30.6% |
| Vacant | 5.3% |
| Single-family detached | 65.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.6% |
| Mobile homes | 5.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.39 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.5% |
| 3 or more | 13.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 77.8% |
| Electricity | 16.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.3% |
| Fuel oil | 1.5% |
| Wood | 1.3% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,742 | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,006 | 8.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,146 | 17.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,192 | 26.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,927 | 24.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,391 | 36.3% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.8% | 25.8% |
| Married | 52.2% | 48.4% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 9.6% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 14.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
Some HS, no diploma
2.3%
HS graduate
32.1%
Some college, no degree
16.0%
Associate's degree
9.8%
Bachelor's degree
23.2%
Graduate / professional
13.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 366 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten | 290 | 4.7% |
| Elementary school | 2,765 | 45.1% |
| High school | 1,133 | 18.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,580 | 25.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.2%
Manufacturing
11.7%
Retail trade
10.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Finance & real estate
9.6%
Professional & management
8.4%
Other services
6.6%
Construction
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Public administration
2.7%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.9% |
| Service | 15.8% |
| Sales & office | 19.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.2% |
| Production & transportation | 12.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.6% |
| Government | 11.9% |
| Self-employed | 7.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.8% |
| Carpool | 9.0% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 8.9% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 15.8 |
Poverty
All people
11.9%
Under 18 years
17.2%
18 and over
10.6%
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
27.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.6% |
| Retirement income | 30.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.4% |
| High blood pressure | 32.5% |
| High cholesterol | 35.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 29.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.1% |
| Cancer | 7.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.8% |
| Binge drinking | 18.2% |
| No physical activity | 20.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.8% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.1% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 8.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.6% |
| Visited dentist | 72.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.6% |
| Teeth loss | 13.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,898 | 8.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.5% |
| Under 18 | 5.5% |
| 18–64 years | 12.2% |
| 65 and over | 33.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.8% |
| Public insurance | 40.2% |
| No insurance | 2.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,735 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 654 | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 39 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 510 | 1.9% |
| Other languages | 32 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 26,354 | 93.6% |
| Born in same state | 25,962 | 92.2% |
| Born in different state | 20,866 | 74.1% |
| Foreign born | 392 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,797 | 6.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,552 | 86.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,496 | 16% |
| French | 2,601 | 9.2% |
| Arab | 762 | 2.7% |
| Irish | 346 | 1.2% |
| English | 143 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 64 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 37 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 31 | 0.1% |
| German | 15 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.9% |
| Internet access | 94.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16509
What city is ZIP code 16509 in?
ZIP code 16509 is primarily assigned to Erie, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 16509 in?
ZIP code 16509 falls within Erie County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 16509 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 16509 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16509?
The median home value in ZIP code 16509 is $193,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 16509?
ZIP code 16509 has an estimated population of 28,151 residents, with a density of 737 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 16509?
The median household income in ZIP code 16509 is $69,496, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 16509 in?
ZIP code 16509 observes the EST timezone.