16511 ZIP Code — Erie, PA

Erie County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16511 is located in Erie, Pennsylvania, within Erie County. It covers approximately 7.39 square miles and serves a population of 11,555 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16511

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $158,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $62,420. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 16511 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

11,555

population

7.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16511 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16511

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16511. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Erie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16421 Harborcreek (2.4 mi) 16563 Erie (3.4 mi) 16510 Erie (4.8 mi) 16515 Erie (4.9 mi) 16503 Erie (5 mi) 16504 Erie (5.6 mi) 16507 Erie (5.6 mi) 16546 Erie (5.8 mi) 16550 Erie (5.9 mi) 16530 Erie (5.9 mi) 16522 Erie (5.9 mi) 16531 Erie (5.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	11,555
Population density	1,564 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	7.39 sq mi
Water area	5.01 sq mi
Latitude	42.1731
Longitude	-79.9855
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	48.5%	47.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	31.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	3.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

11,555

Population

1,564

People per sq mi

36.6

Median age

$62,420

Median household income

$32,516

Per capita income

$158,900

Median home value

$752

Median monthly rent

66.1%

Home ownership

17.7%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

3,199

Housing units

30.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

405

Under 5

492

362

5–9

439

456

10–14

553

356

15–19

432

244

20–24

297

612

25–34

744

613

35–44

744

524

45–54

636

318

55–59

387

356

60–64

432

481

65–74

585

331

75–84

403

159

85+

194

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,222	27.9%
18 and over	8,333	72.1%
65 and over	2,153	18.6%
Median age	36.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.7%

Black or African American 7.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Two or more races 2.9%

Other race 2.1%

Asian 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	9,795	81.7%
Black or African American	945	7.9%
Hispanic or Latino	430	3.6%
Two or more races	348	2.9%
Other race	253	2.1%
Asian	200	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.5%	47.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	31.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	3.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	16.9%
$150k–$200k	8.6%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$62,420

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 24.5%

$100k–$150k 19.8%

$150k–$200k 21.0%

$200k–$300k 19.1%

$300k–$500k 10.9%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$158,900
Median rent / month	$752
Owner occupied	66.1%
Renter occupied	33.9%
Vacant	5.1%
Single-family detached	65.8%
Large apartment buildings	6.2%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	4.4%
1980–1989	4.8%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	12.1%
1950–1959	19.8%
1940–1949	11.7%
1939 or earlier	24.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	19.2%
3 bedrooms	49.0%
4 bedrooms	19.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.3%
1 vehicle	40.6%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	10.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	82.2%
Electricity	10.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%
Fuel oil	1.3%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,890	42.2%
Cohabiting couple	250	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	730	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	1,605	35.9%
Households with children under 18	1,626	36.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,489	33.3%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.4%	32.0%
Married	48.0%	42.8%
Separated	1.3%	2.4%
Widowed	3.6%	9.8%
Divorced	11.7%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 37.1%

Some college, no degree 13.0%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 19.7%

Graduate / professional 10.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	30.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	138	4.7%
Kindergarten	175	6.0%
Elementary school	1,510	51.4%
High school	681	23.2%
College / grad school	435	14.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.7%

Manufacturing 15.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.2%

Retail trade 12.1%

Public administration 5.9%

Construction 5.5%

Professional & management 5.4%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Other services 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.5%
Service	23.1%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	8.2%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.5%
Government	10.9%
Self-employed	1.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.3%
Carpool	13.6%
Public transit	1.8%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.6

Poverty

All people 17.7%

Under 18 years 30.4%

18 and over 13.1%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 36.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.0%
Retirement income	28.4%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	5.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	68.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	741	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	11.8%
18–64 years	12.7%
65 and over	38.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.2%
Public insurance	46.0%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,658	92.2%
Spanish	505	4.7%
Other Indo-European	408	3.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	65	0.6%
Other languages	32	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,075	95.8%
Born in same state	10,627	92.0%
Born in different state	8,927	77.3%
Foreign born	448	3.9%
Naturalized citizen	480	4.2%
Not a US citizen	216	45.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,599	13.8%
French	1,057	9.1%
Arab	462	4%
English	109	0.9%
Norwegian	42	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	41	0.4%
German	39	0.3%
Irish	23	0.2%
Dutch	23	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16511

What city is ZIP code 16511 in?

ZIP code 16511 is primarily assigned to Erie, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16511 in?

ZIP code 16511 falls within Erie County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16511?

18% of residents in ZIP code 16511 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16511?

The median home value in ZIP code 16511 is $158,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 16511?

ZIP code 16511 has an estimated population of 11,555 residents, with a density of 1,564 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 16511?

The median household income in ZIP code 16511 is $62,420, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 16511 in?

ZIP code 16511 observes the EST timezone.