16509 Zip Code Profile

16509 is a rural zip code in Erie, Pennsylvania. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples. At $139,200 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Erie metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $63,487/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 16509 is $53,323.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 16509 earn an average of $39,964/year. Women earn only $21,293/year.

12,893 people in 16509 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 16509? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 16.8 minutes.

The median age here is 44. There are 12,845 men and 13,965 women. The median age for men is 42 while for women the median age is 46.

To give you a sense of the community, 15,662 people (out of the 26,810 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 12,224 homes, and 661 businesses every day. 190 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

16509 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Andorra la Vella, Andorra!) and -80 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,024 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 26,810
• White Population: 25,676
• Black Population: 684
• Hispanic Population: 416
• Asian Population: 532
• Hawaiian Population: 12
• Indian Population: 113
• Male Population: 12,845
• Female Population: 13,965
• Median Age: 44
• Median Age of Males: 42
• Median Age of Females: 46

• 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: 1,025 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 814

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 12,601
• Drive alone: 11,334
• Carpool: 981
• Public transit: 65
• Ride bikes or walk: 190


• Average commute time: 16.8 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 262
•    5 - 9: 1,547
•    10 - 14: 3,007
•    15 - 19: 3,434
•    20 - 24: 2,448
•    25 - 29: 687
•    30 - 34: 805
•    35 - 39: 49
•    40 - 44: 51
•    45 - 59: 121
•    60 - 89: 103
•    90 plus: 87

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $139,200
• Average Annual Household Income: $52,851
• Businesses: 678
• Employees: 14,918
• Annual Payroll: $432,738,000
• Average Family Income: $63,487
• Median Family Income: $42,251
• Average Income for Men: $39,964
• Average Income for Women: $21,293

• 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

Belle Valley El Sch

5300 Henderson Rd

Erie, PA 16509

(814) 835-5600

Chestnut Hill El Sch

1001 W 54th St

Erie, PA 16509

(814) 835-5577

Robison El Sch

1651 Robison Road West

Erie, PA 16509

(814) 868-5565

Wattsburg Area El Ctr

10780 Wattsburg Rd

Erie, PA 16509

(814) 824-3400

Middle Schools

James S Wilson Ms

901 W 54th St

Erie, PA 16509

(814) 835-5569

Wattsburg Area Ms

10774 Wattsburg Rd

Erie, PA 16509

(814) 824-3400

High Schools

Erie County Technical School

8500 Oliver Rd

Erie, PA 16509

(814) 864-0641

Seneca Hs

10770 Wattsburg Rd

Erie, PA 16509

(814) 824-3400

Other Schools

Transition Sch

3325 Cherry Street

Erie, PA 16509

(814) 874-6200