16506 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 16506, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

16506 is a zip code in Erie County, Pennsylvania, which covers Erie, Fairview, McKean, Millcreek, and Summit, with a total population of 24,635 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 16506 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 16506.

The estimated population of people living in 16506 is 24,635, with a median age of 44.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 16506 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
24,635
+1.95%
+1.93%
2020
24,163
 -1.13% -
2019
24,438
+1.33%
-
2018
24,118
 -0.21% -
2017
24,169
 - -

Population of 16506 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 16506 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
91.8%
92.3%
 -0.54%
Black/African American
1.3%
1.9%
 -31.58%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
1.6%
2.4%
 -33.33%
Asian
3.1%
1%
 +210.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.9%
2.2%
 -13.64%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 16506 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 16506 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 16506 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 16506 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.7 -0.67% 40.3 +0.75% 47.6 0%
2020 45 +4.41% 40 +2.56% 47.6 +3.7%
2019 43.1 -2.27% 39 -3.47% 45.9 -1.08%
2018 44.1 +3.76% 40.4 +2.8% 46.4 +2.88%
2017 42.5 - 39.3 - 45.1 -

The median age of the 16506 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 16506 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,480 +12.45% 1,341 -19.88% 1,669 1,061
10 to 19 1,483 +17.71% 1,596 -18.88% 1,748 1,271
20 to 29 1,387 +4.26% 1,315 -7.69% 1,435 1,192
30 to 39 1,474 +2.91% 1,452 -1.2% 1,496 1,407
40 to 49 1,334 +10.25% 1,483 -8.9% 1,470 1,347
50 to 59 1,617 +19.45% 2,037 -12.69% 1,949 1,769
60 to 69 1,537 +8.92% 1,475 +19.44% 1,676 1,767
70+ 1,183 +17.67% 1,975 +0.41% 1,396 1,982

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 16506 zip code is $77,137.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 16506.

  • Under 25
    $33,750.00
  • 25 to 44
    $88,548.00
  • 45 to 64
    $101,168.00
  • 65 and over
    $52,188.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 16506 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 16506, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 16506 is currently $102,914.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

9.15% of households in 16506 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 16506 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.33%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.94%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.80%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.96%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.82%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.00%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.15%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 16506 is $42,706.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 16506 by the total population of 16506.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 16506 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 16506 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    19.29%
  • Bachelor's degree
    33.06%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.75%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37.82%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.07%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 16506 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 16506 zip over the age of 16 is 19,973.

Of those people, a total of 63.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 16506 is 62.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 16506 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,087 50.00% 4.70%
20 to 24 years 1,036 80.60% 2.40%
25 to 29 years 1,591 88.60% 1.50%
30 to 34 years 1,637 85.70% 2.80%
35 to 44 years 2,388 88.80% 1.80%
45 to 54 years 3,358 85.60% 3.40%
55 to 59 years 2,055 80.00% 1.10%
60 to 64 years 1,767 64.70% 3.10%
65 to 74 years 2,884 23.80% 3.60%
75 years and over 2,170 4.10% 6.80%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 16506. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 18,876 63.70% 2.60%
Black or African American 278 72.70% 0.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 10 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 469 61.00% 2.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 87 79.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 253 64.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 264 67.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 18,769 63.70% 2.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 16506 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 16506 is 12,386, with median earnings of $46,343.00.

Women in 16506 are earning approximately 63.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,386 $46,343.00
Male 6,692 $56,036.00
Female 5,694 $35,379.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 16506 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,691 $78,036.00
Business and Financial 616 $63,571.00
Computer and Mathematical 374 $86,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 393 $85,893.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 55 $42,150.00
Community and Social Service 328 $46,848.00
Legal 79 $123,750.00
Educational and Library 922 $44,318.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 191 $45,657.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,223 $67,891.00
Healthcare Support 341 $16,763.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 49 $34,531.00
Law Enforcement 160 $54,813.00
Food Preparation and Serving 413 $12,775.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 376 $35,909.00
Personal Care and Service 267 $13,549.00
Sales 1,281 $29,482.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,396 $38,458.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 405 $60,524.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 366 $50,481.00
Production 790 $49,423.00
Transportation and Material Moving 356 $35,825.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 16506 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 16506.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,169 $87,140.00 522 $51,563.00
Business and Financial 344 $95,577.00 272 $44,519.00
Computer and Mathematical 307 $86,083.00 67 $87,946.00
Architecture and Engineering 349 $66,705.00 44 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 25 $0.00 30 $56,250.00
Community and Social Service 120 $46,184.00 208 $51,250.00
Legal 34 $178,542.00 45 $51,250.00
Educational and Library 229 $56,023.00 693 $37,813.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 94 $45,890.00 97 $15,781.00
Healthcare Practitioners 356 $83,309.00 867 $66,023.00
Healthcare Support 37 $36,635.00 304 $15,577.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 41 $60,694.00 8 $0.00
Law Enforcement 128 $58,611.00 32 $46,481.00
Food Preparation and Serving 231 $12,634.00 182 $12,955.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 313 $36,932.00 63 $16,065.00
Personal Care and Service 71 $40,179.00 196 $12,857.00
Sales 592 $46,518.00 689 $24,504.00
Office and Administrative Support 294 $36,625.00 1,102 $39,000.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 393 $60,282.00 12 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 366 $50,481.00 0 $0.00
Production 618 $65,370.00 172 $26,548.00
Transportation and Material Moving 345 $35,692.00 11 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 10,020 households in 16506, with an average household size of 2.43 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,561 families living in the 16506 zip code with an average family size of 3.03 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 16506:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,380 503 678 3,459
Average Household Size 3.02 3.5 3.22 1.19
Total Families 5,380 503 678 0
Average Household Size 3.01 3.21 3.04 0

Poverty

Of the 6,561 families living in 16506, 3.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 16506:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 10,605 housing units in 16506.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,020 94.48%
Vacant 585 5.52%

24.71% of the total 10,605 housing units in 16506 are rental units. This is approximately 2,620 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,248 are occupied by the owner - or 68.35% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 16506 is $995.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 16506 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    152
  • Less than $500
    202
  • $500 to $999
    1,123
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    931
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    272
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    92
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 16506 is $189,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 16506 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    393
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    556
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,156
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,889
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,109
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    849
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    263
  • $1,000,000 or more
    33

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 16506. The chart below shows the number of properties in 16506 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    776
  • 1940 to 1949
    560
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,605
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,085
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,731
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,574
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,761
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,101
  • 2010 to 2013
    412
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 16506 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    700
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,111
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,428
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,781

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 16506 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 16506 that commute to work in a particular way.

19 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 16506.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    334
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,392
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,473
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,015
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,244
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    404
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    718
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    69
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    192
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    202
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    142
  • 90 or more minutes
    219

Summary

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