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ZIP Code 16505

Erie, Pennsylvania

FIPS 16505

Juniper

ZIP Code 16505 is in the top 6% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 7% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 14% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$211,700

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

14.2

Lower than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

15,270

Median Age

50.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$211,700

Near median

Median Property Tax

$4,028

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.9

Near median

Median Rent

$881

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86%

Appreciation 1yr %

9.3%

Higher than 94%

Pandemic Gain %

50%

Recession Drop %

0.75%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

4.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

111.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

43

Annual Snowfall (in)

104.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

14.2

Lower than 93%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 16505: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 16505?
The median home value in ZIP Code 16505 is $211,700, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 16505?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 16505 is $4,028, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 16505 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 16505 cost about 2.9× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 16505?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 16505 is $881 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 16505?
Home prices in ZIP Code 16505 have moved 60% over the past five years (9.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 16505?
ZIP Code 16505 averages 50.8°F year-round, summer highs near 79.4°F, winter lows around 23.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 104.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 16505 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 16505's FEMA National Risk Index score is 14.2 (lower than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →