ZIP Code 16503
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 15,204
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — 16503
- What is the median household income in 16503?
- The median household income in 16503 is $29,108 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 16503?
- The poverty rate in 16503 is 37.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 16503?
- $55,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 16503?
- The median gross rent in 16503 is $837 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 16503 residents have a college degree?
- 12.2% of adults in 16503 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
15,204
Median Income
$29,108
Median Home Value
$55,400
Poverty Rate
37.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
12.4%
Median Age
32.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$3,987 (+15.9%)
Home Value:
+$11,300 (+25.6%)
Poverty Rate:
-1.3 pp (-3.4%)
Bachelor's+:
+4.6 pp (+60.5%)
Unemployment:
-1.3 pp (-9.5%)
Demographics
Total Population
15,204
Median Age
32.0
Female
47.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
White (non-Hisp.) 44.8%
Black 39.5%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 8.5%
Other 2.5%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
6.6%
Mexican
1.6%
Cuban
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$29,108
±$2,680
Per Capita Income
$49,635
Median Family Income
$32,546
Poverty Rate
37.3%
Child Poverty Rate
47.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
53.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
13.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
14.1%
$10–15k
10.2%
$15–25k
17.9%
$25–35k
14.3%
$35–50k
12.0%
$50–75k
14.1%
$75–100k
8.3%
$100–150k
6.5%
$150–200k
1.2%
$200k+
1.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
6,375
Owner-Occupied
37.4%
Renter-Occupied
62.6%
Vacancy Rate
11.6%
Median Home Value
$55,400
Median Gross Rent
$837
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
33.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
53.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
41.5%
$50–100k
39.9%
$100–200k
7.5%
$200–300k
8.0%
$300–500k
1.9%
$500k–$1M
0.3%
$1M+
0.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
11.1%
$500–1k
62.4%
$1–1.5k
21.6%
$1.5–2k
2.9%
$2–2.5k
0.3%
$2.5–3.5k
1.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
30.0%
1 vehicle
42.4%
2 vehicles
20.3%
3+
7.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
44.1%
Single-fam. att.
2.7%
2–4 units
30.7%
5–19 units
5.7%
20+ units
2.9%
Mobile home
0.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
56.7%
1940–1969
12.8%
1970–1999
3.9%
2000–2009
3.8%
2010+
0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
76.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
12.2%
Graduate Degree
3.4%
Some College / Associate
16.7%
Less Than High School
7.7%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
54.2%
Unemployment Rate
12.4%
Work from Home
2.6%
Self-Employed
4.7%
Government Workers
10.0%
Private For-Profit
85.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
28.0%
Manufacturing
19.1%
Arts/Entmt.
15.1%
Retail
11.1%
Prof. Services
7.6%
Transportation
5.8%
Construction
3.8%
Public Admin
2.8%
Finance
1.5%
Wholesale
1.1%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
Food Prep
32.3%
Production
30.0%
Management
19.0%
Sales
15.6%
Construction
3.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
22.1 min
Drove Alone
60.3%
Carpool
15.5%
Public Transit
3.8%
Work from Home
2.6%
Walked
9.2%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
5,636
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
15.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
4.0%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.3%
5–9
6.1%
10–14
7.9%
15–19
9.7%
20–24
8.6%
25–34
15.0%
35–44
13.5%
45–54
12.7%
55–64
5.6%
65–74
5.6%
75–84
5.6%
85+
2.1%
Under 18: 26.4%
Working age (18–64): 73.6%
65 and over: 9.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
5.6%
Naturalized Citizen
51.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
4.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
56.1%
Africa
23.5%
Latin America
11.1%
Europe
9.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.8%
With a Disability
18.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
92.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
81.5%
Has a Computer
91.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
78.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023