The 16509 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Erie, PA (Erie County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 26,863. An estimated 5% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $58,614. The ZIP Code 16509 has a median age of approximately 43.5 years, with 25.5% of residents aged 62 years and older. An estimated 96.4% in this Pennsylvania region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $35,071.
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In ZIP Code 16509, 96.4% of the population graduated high school, while 35.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 13.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 35.1% in this Erie County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 35.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 14.9% |
| Associate's degree | 10.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 22.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 13.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 16509 are older than average. The median age of 43.5 years in ZIP Code 16509 is approximately 14.17% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 25.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.1% of the population in 16509 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.5% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.9% of 16509 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 14.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.9% |
| 85 years and over | 3.9% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 16509 is $58,614, while the region's mean household income is $76,608. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $35,071. The per capita income in ZIP Code 16509 of $35,071 is approximately 2.09% more than the per capita income in Pennsylvania overall of $34,352. An estimated 5.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 45.26% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.5% of the population in 16509 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.6% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.1% of 16509 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 16.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 16509, 96.9% is one race, while 3.1% are two or more races. Approximately 1.7% of 16509 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 16509 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (95.0%), followed by Black or African American (3.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.6% |
| Some other race | 0.9% |
In ZIP Code 16509, 94.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% 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 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 0.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 16509, an estimated 17.3% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 17.2% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 1.4% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Erie County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 4.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 11.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 14.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 17.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 8.8% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 16509 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.42 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 7.28% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 32.93% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 16509 | 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 16509 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.35 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.39 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.77 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.3 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.63 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.78 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.09 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.76 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.34 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.79 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.88 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 1.95 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 16509, 62.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 17.0 minutes. Approximately 29.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 16509 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.6% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 16509 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.1% |
| Construction | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 12.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.6% |
| Retail trade | 9.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.5% |
| Information | 1.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 29.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 11.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.9% |
| Public administration | 3.4% |