16546 ZIP Code — Erie, PA
Erie County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 16546 is located in Erie, Pennsylvania, within Erie County. It covers approximately 0.10 square miles and serves a population of 1,120 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.
About ZIP code 16546
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.
Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
1,120
population
0.10
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
16546 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 16546
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16546. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Erie | Acceptable |
| Erie | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
16544 Erie (0.7 mi)
16534 Erie (0.8 mi)
16503 Erie (0.8 mi)
16515 Erie (0.9 mi)
16501 Erie (1 mi)
16541 Erie (1.1 mi)
16530 Erie (1.1 mi)
16553 Erie (1.1 mi)
16522 Erie (1.1 mi)
16538 Erie (1.1 mi)
16531 Erie (1.1 mi)
16504 Erie (1.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,120 |
| Population density | 11,200 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 049 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.10 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.1172 |
| Longitude | -80.0703 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 814 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
1,120
Population
11,200
People per sq mi
19.6
Median age
$0
Median household income
$3,918
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
11.1%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
292
15–19
426
164
20–24
238
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 1,120 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 19.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.9%
Black or African American
5.7%
Asian
1.5%
Two or more races
0.7%
Hispanic or Latino
0.6%
Other race
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,025 | 90.9% |
| Black or African American | 64 | 5.7% |
| Asian | 17 | 1.5% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.5% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 99.3% | 100.0% |
| Married | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 0.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,120 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
43.2%
Education & healthcare
26.3%
Retail trade
17.8%
Professional & management
6.5%
Public administration
3.0%
Other services
1.5%
Manufacturing
1.2%
Finance & real estate
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 19.5% |
| Service | 45.9% |
| Sales & office | 30.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 4.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.3% |
| Government | 14.8% |
| Self-employed | 8.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 15.7% |
| Carpool | 2.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 56.0% |
| Work from home | 16.7% |
| Other means | 9.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 22.6% |
| High blood pressure | 7.2% |
| High cholesterol | 8.6% |
| Diabetes | 1.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.7% |
| Stroke | 0.4% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| Arthritis | 4.1% |
| Kidney disease | 0.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 1.8% |
| Cancer | 0.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.0% |
| Binge drinking | 27.9% |
| No physical activity | 14.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.7% |
| Depression | 27.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 6.0% |
| Poor mental health | 22.8% |
| Poor physical health | 4.6% |
| No health insurance | 10.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.7% |
| Visited dentist | 73.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 70.3% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 7.8% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 99.1% |
| Public insurance | 0.9% |
| No insurance | 0.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,120 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 32 | 2.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 26 | 2.3% |
| Other languages | 6 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 980 | 87.5% |
| Born in same state | 980 | 87.5% |
| Born in different state | 442 | 39.5% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 140 | 12.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 32 | 2.9% |
| French | 23 | 2.1% |
| Arab | 21 | 1.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 20 | 1.8% |
| Dutch | 5 | 0.4% |
| English | 1 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16546
What city is ZIP code 16546 in?
ZIP code 16546 is primarily assigned to Erie, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 16546 in?
ZIP code 16546 falls within Erie County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of ZIP code 16546?
ZIP code 16546 has an estimated population of 1,120 residents, with a density of 10,874 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 16546 in?
ZIP code 16546 observes the EST timezone.