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U.S. ZIP Code · PA16510

Erie County · Erie, PA

Typical home value

$205,077[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+6.4%
5-year / yr
+7.3%
10-year / yr
+6.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-27.8%
vs metro
-3.8%
vs state
-12.2%
ZIP 16510 location in PA
Location of ZIP 16510 in PA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 16510 is worth $205,077 — 3.8% below the Erie, PA median. Over the past year, values have risen 6.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $994 a month — a 5.8% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$994[2]
Gross yield
5.8%[2]
Cap rate
3.5%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,183[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Erie County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
24,198[3]
Median household income
$66,450[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Erie County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-746[5]
Moved in
3,294
Moved out
4,040

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
4
Elementary
4
Middle
0
High
0
  • JoAnna Connell Sch

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Erie City SD

    540 students

  • Rolling Ridge El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Harbor Creek SD

    469 students

  • Diehl Sch

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Erie City SD

    458 students

  • Clark El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Harbor Creek SD

    296 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.8%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.5%
Annual rent$11,925

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,037
Loan principal$164,062
Down payment$41,015
Total interest paid$209,251

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.48
Monthly cost to own$1,473
Monthly rent$994

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
68th percentile[1]
Rental yield
14th percentile[2]
Property tax
67th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 16510?
The typical home in 16510 is worth $205,077, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 16510?
Home values in 16510 are up 6.4% over the past year, and up 7.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 16510?
A typical home in 16510 rents for about $994 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 16510?
The effective property tax rate in 16510 is 1.6% — roughly $3,183 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 16510?
ZIP code 16510 has a population of 24,198 and a median household income of $66,450.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Lake City, PA

    Typical home
    $205,758
    Gross yield
  • Northwest Harborcreek CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $203,043
    Gross yield
  • Albion, PA

    Typical home
    $200,129
    Gross yield
  • PA

    Typical home
    $199,581
    Gross yield
  • PA

    Typical home
    $197,046
    Gross yield
  • PA

    Typical home
    $220,532
    Gross yield

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