16443 ZIP Code — West Springfield, PA

Erie County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16443 is located in West Springfield, Pennsylvania, within Erie County. It covers approximately 12.71 square miles and serves a population of 1,226 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16443

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 $141,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,536. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 16443 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.

1,226

population

12.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16443 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16443

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16443. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Springfield	Acceptable
West Springfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16411 East Springfield (3.6 mi) 16430 North Springfield (5.7 mi) 16401 Albion (5.9 mi) 16475 Albion (6 mi) 44030 Conneaut (7.8 mi) 16417 Girard (8.4 mi) 16410 Cranesville (8.7 mi) 16435 Springboro (9.5 mi) 44048 Kingsville (10.6 mi) 44082 Pierpont (13.3 mi) 16406 Conneautville (14 mi) 16415 Fairview (14.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,226
Population density	96 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	12.71 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	41.9315
Longitude	-80.4707
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	51.0%	47.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	31.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.8%	3.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,226

Population

People per sq mi

42.9

Median age

$65,536

Median household income

$25,574

Per capita income

$141,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.2%

Home ownership

24.7%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

512

Housing units

15.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

118

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	327	26.7%
18 and over	899	73.3%
65 and over	143	11.7%
Median age	42.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90%

Two or more races 6.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Black or African American 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,124	90%
Two or more races	86	6.9%
Hispanic or Latino	23	1.8%
Black or African American	16	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.0%	47.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	31.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.8%	3.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 11.9%

$15k–$25k 12.3%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 4.2%

$50k–$75k 26.5%

$75k–$100k 20.1%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.9%
$15k–$25k	12.3%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	4.2%
$50k–$75k	26.5%
$75k–$100k	20.1%
$100k–$150k	14.6%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$65,536

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.6%

$50k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 28.6%

$150k–$200k 21.6%

$200k–$300k 21.4%

$300k–$500k 1.8%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$141,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.2%
Renter occupied	6.8%
Vacant	13.2%
Single-family detached	83.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	7.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	4.2%
1990–1999	8.3%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	11.0%
1960–1969	22.6%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	9.2%
1939 or earlier	31.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	27.8%
3 bedrooms	42.8%
4 bedrooms	21.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	26.1%
2 vehicles	43.4%
3 or more	26.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	65.0%
Electricity	9.1%
Propane / LP gas	10.0%
Fuel oil	1.7%
Wood	11.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	242	51.3%
Cohabiting couple	59	12.5%
Male householder, no spouse	95	20.1%
Female householder, no spouse	76	16.1%
Households with children under 18	135	28.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	104	22.0%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.6%	20.3%
Married	48.2%	54.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.9%	7.9%
Divorced	8.2%	17.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 41.3%

Some college, no degree 23.9%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.3%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	3.8%
Kindergarten	12	3.8%
Elementary school	155	48.9%
High school	63	19.9%
College / grad school	75	23.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 32.8%

Education & healthcare 21.4%

Construction 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Retail trade 6.2%

Professional & management 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Information 2.9%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Public administration 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Other services 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.6%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	27.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.2%
Government	9.7%
Self-employed	15.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.1%
Carpool	1.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 24.7%

Under 18 years 26.0%

18 and over 24.2%

Married-couple families 12.4%

Female-led households 54.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.4%
Retirement income	26.3%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	6.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	20.2%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	66.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	44	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	9.5%
18–64 years	19.6%
65 and over	28.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.3%
Public insurance	51.1%
No insurance	1.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,133	92.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,226	100.0%
Born in same state	1,226	100.0%
Born in different state	969	79.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	246	20.1%
French	132	10.8%
Arab	37	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	32	2.6%
Norwegian	28	2.3%
German	19	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16443

What city is ZIP code 16443 in?

ZIP code 16443 is primarily assigned to West Springfield, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16443 in?

ZIP code 16443 falls within Erie County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 16443 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 16443 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16443?

25% of residents in ZIP code 16443 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16443?

The median home value in ZIP code 16443 is $141,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 16443?

ZIP code 16443 has an estimated population of 1,226 residents, with a density of 96 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 16443 in?

ZIP code 16443 observes the EST timezone.