16503 ZIP Code – Erie, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 16503 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Erie, Pennsylvania, within Erie County with a population of approximately 16,065 residents. The median household income of $29,240 is well below the Pennsylvania average and well below the national average. The median home value of $52,100 is well below the national average, with 38.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $815 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 54% single-family (increasing), 8% apartments (increasing), 36% duplex/multi-family.
At 12.4%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. About 39.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. About 12.2% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The median age is 32.2, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 16550, 16504, 16507.
ZIP Code 16503 Data
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ZIP 16503 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 16503 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16k | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $29k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $52k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $815 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 32.2 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.4% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 39.7% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.2% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 16550 – Erie
- 16504 – Erie
- 16507 – Erie
- 16501 – Erie
- 16546 – Erie
- 16502 – Erie
- 16508 – Erie
- 16563 – Erie
- 16511 – Erie
- 16505 – Erie
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16550 | ERIE | Not provided | Not provided |
| 16504 | ERIE | 16,003 | $47,146 |
| 16507 | ERIE | 8,996 | $34,016 |
| 16501 | ERIE | 1,670 | $14,319 |
| 16546 | ERIE | 1,120 | Not provided |