16417 ZIP Code — Girard, PA

Erie County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16417 is located in Girard, Pennsylvania, within Erie County. It covers approximately 47.99 square miles and serves a population of 8,378 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16417

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 $166,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $78,021. 34% 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 near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

8,378

population

47.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16417 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16417

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16417. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Girard	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16410 Cranesville (3.6 mi) 16430 North Springfield (5.9 mi) 16415 Fairview (6.2 mi) 16475 Albion (6.2 mi) 16401 Albion (6.6 mi) 16411 East Springfield (7.1 mi) 16443 West Springfield (8.4 mi) 16426 Mc Kean (9.2 mi) 16506 Erie (10 mi) 16412 Edinboro (10.2 mi) 16435 Springboro (11.6 mi) 16444 Edinboro (12.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	8,378
Population density	175 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	47.99 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	41.9730
Longitude	-80.3168
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	40.1%	47.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	31.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	23.8%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.2%	3.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

8,378

Population

175

People per sq mi

46.3

Median age

$78,021

Median household income

$38,522

Per capita income

$166,700

Median home value

$631

Median monthly rent

74.3%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

3,029

Housing units

29.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

155

Under 5

171

247

5–9

274

10–14

357

15–19

395

225

20–24

250

484

25–34

535

338

35–44

374

529

45–54

586

428

55–59

474

403

60–64

446

470

65–74

521

184

75–84

204

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,561	18.6%
18 and over	6,817	81.4%
65 and over	1,519	18.1%
Median age	46.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Asian 0.5%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	8,121	96%
Two or more races	199	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	82	1%
Asian	39	0.5%
Other race	19	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.1%	47.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	31.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	23.8%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.2%	3.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 19.7%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k+ 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	19.7%
$100k–$150k	15.6%
$150k–$200k	11.8%
$200k+	5.5%
Median income	$78,021

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.3%

$50k–$100k 4.4%

$100k–$150k 26.7%

$150k–$200k 18.0%

$200k–$300k 24.6%

$300k–$500k 10.2%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,700
Median rent / month	$631
Owner occupied	74.3%
Renter occupied	25.7%
Vacant	8.0%
Single-family detached	65.2%
Large apartment buildings	4.2%
Mobile homes	14.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	14.0%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	25.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	11.0%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	40.1%
4 bedrooms	19.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	33.7%
2 vehicles	39.7%
3 or more	22.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	72.3%
Electricity	7.2%
Propane / LP gas	5.4%
Fuel oil	6.9%
Wood	1.8%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,855	50.8%
Cohabiting couple	364	10.0%
Male householder, no spouse	604	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	828	22.7%
Households with children under 18	979	26.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,091	29.9%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.1%	27.1%
Married	55.1%	46.7%
Separated	1.7%	3.3%
Widowed	3.6%	8.0%
Divorced	6.5%	14.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 41.8%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 21.7%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	29.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	43	3.0%
Kindergarten	107	7.5%
Elementary school	514	36.0%
High school	628	43.9%
College / grad school	137	9.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.4%

Manufacturing 17.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Retail trade 9.1%

Professional & management 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Other services 6.2%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Construction 5.5%

Public administration 3.0%

Information 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.4%
Service	21.0%
Sales & office	17.4%
Natural resources & construction	5.1%
Production & transportation	20.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.5%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	1.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.7

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 21.5%

18 and over 5.0%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 10.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	23.4%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	67.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	626	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	31.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.5%
Public insurance	36.3%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,052	96.1%
Spanish	66	0.8%
Other Indo-European	35	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	31	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,246	98.4%
Born in same state	8,237	98.3%
Born in different state	7,009	83.7%
Foreign born	9	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	132	1.6%
Not a US citizen	57	43.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,505	18%
French	991	11.8%
Arab	206	2.5%
English	84	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	49	0.6%
Polish	22	0.3%
German	4	0%
Dutch	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.6%
Internet access	93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16417

What city is ZIP code 16417 in?

ZIP code 16417 is primarily assigned to Girard, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16417 in?

ZIP code 16417 falls within Erie County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16417 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 16417 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16417?

The median home value in ZIP code 16417 is $166,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 16417?

ZIP code 16417 has an estimated population of 8,378 residents, with a density of 175 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 16417?

The median household income in ZIP code 16417 is $78,021, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 16417 in?

ZIP code 16417 observes the EST timezone.