16503 Zip Code Profile

16503 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Erie, Pennsylvania. Median household income here ($21,809) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is racially diverse, younger, and mostly single. The average house value here ($47,900) is lower than in the Erie metro area as a whole, so this could be a great place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $29,367/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 16503 is $24,519.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 16503 earn an average of $21,340/year. Women earn only $14,157/year.

6,047 people in 16503 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 16503? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 19.9 minutes.

The median age here is 29. There are 8,506 men and 8,344 women. The median age for men is 29 while for women the median age is 30.

To give you a sense of the community, 7,797 people (out of the 16,850 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 5,636 homes, and 404 businesses every day. 609 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

16503 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Podgorica, Montenegro!) and -80 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 685 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 16,850
• White Population: 9,172
• Black Population: 6,875
• Hispanic Population: 2,099
• Asian Population: 714
• Hawaiian Population: 34
• Indian Population: 198
• Male Population: 8,506
• Female Population: 8,344
• Median Age: 29
• Median Age of Males: 29
• Median Age of Females: 30

• Geography

• Region: Northeast
• Division: Middle Atlantic
• State: Pennsylvania
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Erie PA
• County: Erie
• City: Erie
• Longitude: -80.1
• Latitude: 42.1
• Elevation: 685 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 814

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 5,986
• Drive alone: 3,512
• Carpool: 1,273
• Public transit: 500
• Ride bikes or walk: 609


• Average commute time: 19.9 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 115
•    5 - 9: 830
•    10 - 14: 1,327
•    15 - 19: 1,388
•    20 - 24: 961
•    25 - 29: 311
•    30 - 34: 518
•    35 - 39: 68
•    40 - 44: 52
•    45 - 59: 143
•    60 - 89: 168
•    90 plus: 105

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $47,900
• Average Annual Household Income: $22,649
• Businesses: 235
• Employees: 3,295
• Annual Payroll: $106,727,000
• Average Family Income: $29,367
• Median Family Income: $21,809
• Average Income for Men: $21,340
• Average Income for Women: $14,157

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 03
• Congressional District Land Area: 3969.0
• Sr Senator: Patrick J. Toomey (R)
• Jr Senator: Robert P., Jr. Casey (D)
• US House Representative: Mike Kelly (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 049
• State FIPS Code: 42

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Primary Schools

Mckinley El Sch

933 E 22nd St

Erie, PA 16503

(814) 874-6870

Pfeiffer Burleigh El Sch

235 E 11th St

Erie, PA 16503

(814) 874-6750

Wayne Ms

650 East Ave

Erie, PA 16503

(814) 874-6700

High Schools

East Shs

1001 Atkins St

Erie, PA 16503

(814) 874-6400