What to know about ZIP 16512
ZIP code 16512 covers ZIP 16512 with a population of about 1,687.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 26.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the ERIE media market.
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ZIP Code 16512 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
1,687
Density
N/A
Median income
$24,911
-67% vs US avg
Home value
$83,800
-76% vs US avg
Median rent
$593
-49% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 16512
Income and economy in ZIP 16512
Median household income in ZIP 16512 is about $24,911 — about 67% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 55.8%; unemployment rate near 21.7%; 9.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 24.2 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Food services, and Construction; about 3.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 11.7 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 16512
Median home value is about $83,800 — about 76% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $593 (about 49% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 22.7% (about 42.7 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 16512, a household would need roughly $23,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $538. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($24,911). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.