16442 ZIP Code — Wattsburg, PA

Erie County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16442 is located in Wattsburg, Pennsylvania, within Erie County. It covers approximately 50.37 square miles and serves a population of 3,253 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16442

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $183,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,250. 42% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 16442 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,253

population

50.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16442 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16442

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16442. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wattsburg	Acceptable
Wattsburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14736 Findley Lake (7.9 mi) 16438 Union City (7.9 mi) 16510 Erie (8.2 mi) 16441 Waterford (9.8 mi) 14724 Clymer (10 mi) 16563 Erie (10.1 mi) 16428 North East (10.2 mi) 16407 Corry (10.6 mi) 16509 Erie (11 mi) 16421 Harborcreek (11.4 mi) 16504 Erie (12.4 mi) 16511 Erie (12.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,253
Population density	65 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	50.37 sq mi
Water area	0.32 sq mi
Latitude	42.0301
Longitude	-79.8323
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	35.5%	47.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	31.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	21.6%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.1%	3.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,253

Population

People per sq mi

37.6

Median age

$71,250

Median household income

$30,964

Per capita income

$183,700

Median home value

$1,151

Median monthly rent

87.2%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

1,072

Housing units

25.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

148

5–9

148

128

10–14

127

111

15–19

110

20–24

215

25–34

214

177

35–44

175

203

45–54

201

55–59

132

60–64

132

147

65–74

147

109

75–84

108

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	916	28.2%
18 and over	2,337	71.8%
65 and over	558	17.2%
Median age	37.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%

Two or more races 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Black or African American 0.4%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,182	97%
Two or more races	52	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	26	0.8%
Black or African American	14	0.4%
Asian	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.5%	47.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	31.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	21.6%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.1%	3.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	18.7%
$100k–$150k	14.6%
$150k–$200k	12.0%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$71,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.9%

$50k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 23.7%

$200k–$300k 24.6%

$300k–$500k 15.1%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$183,700
Median rent / month	$1,151
Owner occupied	87.2%
Renter occupied	12.8%
Vacant	5.9%
Single-family detached	84.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.5%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	14.0%
1990–1999	17.4%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	14.7%
1960–1969	3.0%
1950–1959	10.1%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	21.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	13.3%
3 bedrooms	51.7%
4 bedrooms	24.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	27.6%
2 vehicles	40.6%
3 or more	30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.6%
Electricity	3.8%
Propane / LP gas	25.2%
Fuel oil	9.2%
Wood	7.2%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	723	63.0%
Cohabiting couple	85	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	150	13.1%
Female householder, no spouse	189	16.5%
Households with children under 18	415	36.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	377	32.9%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.2%	19.7%
Married	60.6%	63.8%
Separated	1.0%	1.5%
Widowed	0.7%	8.4%
Divorced	11.6%	6.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 42.6%

Some college, no degree 15.4%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 17.7%

Graduate / professional 8.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	25.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	148	16.6%
Kindergarten	73	8.2%
Elementary school	406	45.6%
High school	174	19.5%
College / grad school	90	10.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.0%

Manufacturing 14.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Construction 7.4%

Retail trade 7.2%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Professional & management 4.5%

Other services 4.3%

Public administration 3.8%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.2%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	14.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	20.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.4%
Government	19.3%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.1%
Carpool	20.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.7

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 9.3%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 19.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.7%
Retirement income	37.3%
Supplemental Security	8.5%
Cash public assistance	4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	31.2%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	20.2%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	68.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	185	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	6.6%
18–64 years	21.1%
65 and over	31.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.4%
Public insurance	39.9%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,069	94.3%
Spanish	3	0.1%
Other Indo-European	3	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,234	99.4%
Born in same state	3,216	98.9%
Born in different state	2,575	79.2%
Foreign born	18	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	19	0.6%
Not a US citizen	13	68.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	506	15.6%
French	283	8.7%
Arab	93	2.9%
Dutch	66	2%
English	37	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	8	0.2%
Norwegian	6	0.2%
German	2	0.1%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.3%
Internet access	90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16442

What city is ZIP code 16442 in?

ZIP code 16442 is primarily assigned to Wattsburg, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16442 in?

ZIP code 16442 falls within Erie County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 16442 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 16442 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16442 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 16442 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16442?

The median home value in ZIP code 16442 is $183,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 16442?

ZIP code 16442 has an estimated population of 3,253 residents, with a density of 65 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 16442 in?

ZIP code 16442 observes the EST timezone.