16563 ZIP Code — Erie, PA
Erie County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 16563 is located in Erie, Pennsylvania, within Erie County. It covers approximately 0.44 square miles and serves a population of 1,543 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.
About ZIP code 16563
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 13 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
1,543
population
0.44
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
16563 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 16563
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16563. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Erie | Acceptable |
| Erie | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
16510 Erie (1.9 mi)
16511 Erie (3.4 mi)
16504 Erie (3.6 mi)
16515 Erie (3.6 mi)
16503 Erie (3.9 mi)
16421 Harborcreek (4.1 mi)
16546 Erie (4.5 mi)
16544 Erie (5.1 mi)
16507 Erie (5.2 mi)
16534 Erie (5.2 mi)
16522 Erie (5.2 mi)
16530 Erie (5.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,543 |
| Population density | 3,507 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 049 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.44 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.1246 |
| Longitude | -79.9836 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 814 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
1,543
Population
3,507
People per sq mi
19.6
Median age
$0
Median household income
$4,326
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
14.7%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
61.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
548
15–19
429
310
20–24
243
7
25–34
6
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10 | 0.6% |
| 18 and over | 1,533 | 99.4% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 19.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
77.3%
Asian
10.9%
Black or African American
7.1%
Two or more races
2.6%
Hispanic or Latino
1.2%
Other race
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,207 | 77.3% |
| Asian | 171 | 10.9% |
| Black or African American | 111 | 7.1% |
| Two or more races | 41 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 13 | 0.8% |
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 | 98.5% | 100.0% |
| Married | 1.5% | 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
38.5%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
61.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 61.5% |
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 | 1,535 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
42.8%
Education & healthcare
20.4%
Retail trade
19.6%
Professional & management
5.3%
Public administration
5.1%
Manufacturing
2.2%
Transportation & utilities
2.2%
Other services
1.8%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 19.0% |
| Service | 50.7% |
| Sales & office | 20.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.4% |
| Production & transportation | 9.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.2% |
| Government | 17.0% |
| Self-employed | 4.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 27.6% |
| Carpool | 6.2% |
| Public transit | 2.6% |
| Walk | 44.2% |
| Work from home | 15.9% |
| Other means | 3.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 12.5 |
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 | 22.3% |
| High blood pressure | 7.6% |
| High cholesterol | 8.9% |
| Diabetes | 1.1% |
| Heart disease | 0.8% |
| Stroke | 0.4% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 3.8% |
| Kidney disease | 0.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 1.8% |
| Cancer | 0.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.5% |
| Binge drinking | 28.7% |
| No physical activity | 14.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.9% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 6.1% |
| Poor mental health | 21.0% |
| Poor physical health | 4.6% |
| No health insurance | 10.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.8% |
| Visited dentist | 71.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 67.7% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 92.9% |
| Public insurance | 6.1% |
| No insurance | 1.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,543 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 83 | 5.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 71 | 4.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,402 | 90.9% |
| Born in same state | 1,385 | 89.8% |
| Born in different state | 895 | 58.0% |
| Foreign born | 17 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 141 | 9.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 22 | 15.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 114 | 7.4% |
| French | 32 | 2.1% |
| German | 21 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 21 | 1.4% |
| Arab | 14 | 0.9% |
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 16563
What city is ZIP code 16563 in?
ZIP code 16563 is primarily assigned to Erie, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 16563 in?
ZIP code 16563 falls within Erie County, Pennsylvania.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 16563?
62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 16563?
ZIP code 16563 has an estimated population of 1,543 residents, with a density of 3,531 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 16563 in?
ZIP code 16563 observes the EST timezone.