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ZIP Code 16509

Erie, Pennsylvania

FIPS 16509

Juniper

ZIP Code 16509 is in the top 7% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 12% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 24% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$220,500

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

41.4

Lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

28,595

Median Age

41.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$220,500

Near median

Median Property Tax

$3,197

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.2

Higher than 58%

Median Rent

$1,092

Higher than 66%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.9%

Higher than 93%

Pandemic Gain %

51%

Recession Drop %

2.1%

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

41.4

Lower than 76%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

The full report

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

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  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 16509: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 16509?
The median home value in ZIP Code 16509 is $220,500, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 16509?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 16509 is $3,197, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 16509 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 16509 cost about 3.2× the median household income, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 16509?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 16509 is $1,092 a month, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 16509?
Home prices in ZIP Code 16509 have moved 62% over the past five years (8.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 16509?
ZIP Code 16509 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 16509 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 16509's FEMA National Risk Index score is 41.4 (lower than 76% 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 →