16415 ZIP Code — Fairview, PA

Erie County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16415 is located in Fairview, Pennsylvania, within Erie County. It covers approximately 23.34 square miles and serves a population of 10,051 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16415

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $257,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $100,867. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 16415 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

10,051

population

23.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16415 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16415

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16415. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fairview	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16506 Erie (3.8 mi) 16426 Mc Kean (6 mi) 16417 Girard (6.2 mi) 16505 Erie (6.9 mi) 16565 Erie (7 mi) 16508 Erie (8.1 mi) 16502 Erie (8.4 mi) 16410 Cranesville (8.6 mi) 16534 Erie (9.5 mi) 16501 Erie (9.5 mi) 16544 Erie (9.5 mi) 16509 Erie (9.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	10,051
Population density	431 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	23.34 sq mi
Water area	0.96 sq mi
Latitude	42.0335
Longitude	-80.2271
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	24.6%	47.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	31.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	37.4%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	9.8%	3.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

10,051

Population

431

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$100,867

Median household income

$44,279

Per capita income

$257,100

Median home value

$1,243

Median monthly rent

91.7%

Home ownership

3.5%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

3,611

Housing units

49.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

280

Under 5

307

349

5–9

382

355

10–14

389

295

15–19

322

179

20–24

195

462

25–34

505

618

35–44

677

579

45–54

633

376

55–59

412

273

60–64

299

575

65–74

629

340

75–84

371

119

85+

130

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,473	24.6%
18 and over	7,578	75.4%
65 and over	2,164	21.5%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.2%

Two or more races 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Asian 1.6%

Other race 1.1%

Black or African American 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	9,195	89.2%
Two or more races	501	4.9%
Hispanic or Latino	256	2.5%
Asian	160	1.6%
Other race	118	1.1%
Black or African American	61	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.6%	47.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	31.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	37.4%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	9.8%	3.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 6.9%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k+ 17.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	6.9%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	21.4%
$150k–$200k	11.7%
$200k+	17.9%
Median income	$100,867

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.5%

$50k–$100k 3.8%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 18.1%

$200k–$300k 28.1%

$300k–$500k 29.2%

$500k–$1M 8.7%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$257,100
Median rent / month	$1,243
Owner occupied	91.7%
Renter occupied	8.3%
Vacant	8.8%
Single-family detached	88.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	7.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	21.1%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	18.9%
1960–1969	12.3%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	14.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	11.7%
3 bedrooms	42.5%
4 bedrooms	34.8%
5+ bedrooms	7.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	19.1%
2 vehicles	46.6%
3 or more	30.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	87.3%
Electricity	6.5%
Propane / LP gas	1.9%
Fuel oil	1.6%
Wood	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,474	69.5%
Cohabiting couple	77	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	406	11.4%
Female householder, no spouse	604	17.0%
Households with children under 18	1,316	37.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,232	34.6%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.8%	19.8%
Married	65.3%	63.1%
Separated	0.3%	0.8%
Widowed	5.0%	8.0%
Divorced	4.7%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 28.5%

Some college, no degree 10.5%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 26.3%

Graduate / professional 22.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.1%
Bachelor's or higher	49.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	87	3.7%
Kindergarten	132	5.6%
Elementary school	1,217	51.2%
High school	565	23.8%
College / grad school	375	15.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.4%

Professional & management 12.7%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Retail trade 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Public administration 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Other services 4.4%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Construction 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.6%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	5.1%
Production & transportation	9.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.3%
Government	17.9%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.6%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	10.9%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 3.5%

Under 18 years 2.4%

18 and over 3.9%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 7.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.5%
Retirement income	35.3%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.8%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.0%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	17.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.3%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	10.3%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	8.8%
No health insurance	7.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	77.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.6%
Teeth loss	10.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	751	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.2%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	5.8%
65 and over	24.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.3%
Public insurance	32.6%
No insurance	1.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,464	94.2%
Spanish	85	0.9%
Other Indo-European	16	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	31	0.3%
Other languages	38	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,876	98.3%
Born in same state	9,766	97.2%
Born in different state	8,288	82.5%
Foreign born	110	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	175	1.7%
Not a US citizen	125	71.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,362	13.6%
French	1,114	11.1%
Arab	331	3.3%
Irish	186	1.9%
German	43	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	43	0.4%
Polish	32	0.3%
English	8	0.1%
Dutch	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	96.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16415

What city is ZIP code 16415 in?

ZIP code 16415 is primarily assigned to Fairview, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16415 in?

ZIP code 16415 falls within Erie County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 16415 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 16415 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16415?

49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 16415 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 16415 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 16415 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 16415 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 16415 in?

ZIP code 16415 observes the EST timezone.