16423 ZIP Code — Lake City, PA

Erie County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16423 is located in Lake City, Pennsylvania, within Erie County. It covers approximately 9.16 square miles and serves a population of 3,783 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16423

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $145,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,529. 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 16423 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,783

population

9.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16423 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16423

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16423. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lake City	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,783
Population density	413 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	9.16 sq mi
Water area	1.14 sq mi
Latitude	42.0197
Longitude	-80.3261
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	40.5%	47.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.9%	31.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	20.3%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,783

Population

413

People per sq mi

44.8

Median age

$70,529

Median household income

$33,260

Per capita income

$145,400

Median home value

$824

Median monthly rent

90.0%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

1,637

Housing units

25.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

111

5–9

111

149

10–14

151

144

15–19

146

20–24

207

25–34

208

176

35–44

178

283

45–54

285

174

55–59

175

131

60–64

131

170

65–74

172

137

75–84

138

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	867	22.9%
18 and over	2,916	77.1%
65 and over	711	18.8%
Median age	44.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.3%

Two or more races 7.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Black or African American 0.8%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,420	87.3%
Two or more races	293	7.5%
Hispanic or Latino	136	3.5%
Black or African American	30	0.8%
Other race	23	0.6%
Asian	17	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.5%	47.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.9%	31.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	20.3%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 20.7%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	20.7%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	20.7%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$70,529

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.2%

$50k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 29.6%

$150k–$200k 25.5%

$200k–$300k 14.1%

$300k–$500k 3.1%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$145,400
Median rent / month	$824
Owner occupied	90.0%
Renter occupied	10.0%
Vacant	11.1%
Single-family detached	74.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	11.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	3.0%
1970–1979	11.0%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	16.0%
1940–1949	8.7%
1939 or earlier	15.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	20.5%
3 bedrooms	56.1%
4 bedrooms	16.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	37.2%
2 vehicles	44.1%
3 or more	13.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	83.5%
Electricity	12.0%
Propane / LP gas	1.7%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	2.3%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	744	46.6%
Cohabiting couple	155	9.7%
Male householder, no spouse	331	20.7%
Female householder, no spouse	366	22.9%
Households with children under 18	503	31.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	523	32.8%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.7%	21.8%
Married	49.8%	49.2%
Separated	0.3%	1.8%
Widowed	4.0%	10.2%
Divorced	14.2%	17.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 44.2%

Some college, no degree 15.6%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 14.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	25.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	58	8.2%
Kindergarten	20	2.8%
Elementary school	334	47.0%
High school	250	35.2%
College / grad school	48	6.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.4%

Manufacturing 16.5%

Construction 14.8%

Retail trade 9.6%

Professional & management 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Information 2.4%

Other services 1.9%

Public administration 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	20.7%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	14.3%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.2%
Government	10.1%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.2%
Carpool	11.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 13.7%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 19.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.2%
Retirement income	24.9%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	413	14.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	7.2%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	44.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.5%
Public insurance	41.2%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,605	95.3%
Spanish	6	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,682	97.3%
Born in same state	3,663	96.8%
Born in different state	3,099	81.9%
Foreign born	19	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	101	2.7%
Not a US citizen	29	28.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	551	14.6%
French	273	7.2%
Arab	181	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	0.4%
Irish	11	0.3%
Polish	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.2%
Internet access	86.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16423

What city is ZIP code 16423 in?

ZIP code 16423 is primarily assigned to Lake City, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16423 in?

ZIP code 16423 falls within Erie County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 16423 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 16423 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16423 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 16423 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 16423 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 16423 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16423?

The median home value in ZIP code 16423 is $145,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 16423 in?

ZIP code 16423 observes the EST timezone.