16505 ZIP Code – Erie, Pennsylvania
16505 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Erie, Pennsylvania, part of Erie County with a population of approximately 16,136 residents. At $69,884, the median household income here runs near the Pennsylvania average and near the U.S. average. At $187,500, median home values run below the national average, with 70.7% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $831 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 76% single-family (decreasing), 12% apartments (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 5.5%, which is near the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 9.2%, below the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 45.0%, well above the national average. Residents have a median age of 49.0, near the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 16502, 16501, 16550.
ZIP Code 16505 Data
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ZIP 16505 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 16505 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16k | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $69k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $187k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $831 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 49.0 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 45.0% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 16502 – Erie
- 16501 – Erie
- 16550 – Erie
- 16507 – Erie
- 16508 – Erie
- 16506 – Erie
- 16503 – Erie
- 16546 – Erie
- 16504 – Erie
- 16509 – Erie
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16502 | ERIE | 15,567 | $35,508 |
| 16501 | ERIE | 1,670 | $14,319 |
| 16550 | ERIE | Not provided | Not provided |
| 16507 | ERIE | 8,996 | $34,016 |
| 16508 | ERIE | 14,801 | $53,197 |