The 16502 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Erie, PA (Erie County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 15,752. Approximately 22% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $33,833. The ZIP Code 16502 has a median age of approximately 33.8 years, with 15.4% of residents aged 62 years and older. An estimated 85.8% in this Pennsylvania region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $19,454.
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In ZIP Code 16502, 85.8% of the population graduated high school, while 19.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 45.0% in this Erie County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 5.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 45.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 15.4% |
| Associate's degree | 6.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 16502 are younger than average. The median age of 33.8 years in ZIP Code 16502 is approximately 11.29% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 15.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.8% of the population in 16502 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.4% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.5% of 16502 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 18.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.3% |
| 85 years and over | 2.5% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 16502 is $33,833, while the region's mean household income is $44,023. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $19,454. The per capita income in ZIP Code 16502 of $19,454 is approximately 43.37% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 21.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately127.37% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.6% of the population in 16502 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.4% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.3% of 16502 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 10.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 8.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 17.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 16.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 3.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 16502, 93.5% is one race, while 6.5% are two or more races. Approximately 11.9% of 16502 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 16502 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (77.6%), followed by Black or African American (20.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77.6% |
| Black or African American | 20.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 5.7% |
In ZIP Code 16502, 86.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 8.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes. Lastly, 0.7% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Erie County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 86.4% |
| Spanish | 8.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 0.7% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 16502, an estimated 52.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 12.7% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Erie County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 0.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 52.5% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 16502 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 16502 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 16502 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.38 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 6.31% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 33.54% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 16502 | 11.36¢/kWh | 4.86¢/kWh | 1.47¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 20.46¢/kWh | 12.75¢/kWh | 9.12¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 16502 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.15 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.56 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.27 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.26 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.63 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.7 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.11 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.96 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.25 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.74 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.01 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 1.99 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 16502, 61.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.0 minutes. Approximately 25.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 16502 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.2% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.4% of 16502 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.4% |
| Construction | 2.7% |
| Manufacturing | 17.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.9% |
| Retail trade | 9.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.4% |
| Information | 1.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 25.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 15.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.1% |
| Public administration | 1.8% |