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Erie city, PA

ZIP 16508 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 16508

16508 has a population of 15,156 with a median age of 37.6 yrs (48.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
81.7%+33% vs US avg
x
Black
5.2%-58% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.0%-83% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.1%-78% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
8.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.2%+6% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.0%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
17.8%+9% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
7.0%-37% vs US avg
x
High school
38.7%+48% vs US avg
x
Some college
26.6%-8% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
27.7%-18% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
38.3%-20% vs US avg
x
Never married
39.1%+16% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.3%+49% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.3%
x
Diversity Index
32/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
14.3%+25% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.1%+145% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.1%+2% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.7%+32% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.1%+136% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
42.0%+623% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanItalianIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 16508

Poverty Rate
14.3%+25% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.1%+2% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.1%+145% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.1%+136% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.7%+32% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.6%-5% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
20.8%+78% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.5%-96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
42.0%+623% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population15,156
Median age37.6
Poverty rate14.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White81.7%
Hispanic4.1%
Black5.2%
Asian1.0%
Foreign-born34.1%