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U.S. ZIP Code · PA16511

Erie County · Erie, PA

Typical home value

$203,043[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+6.1%
5-year / yr
+7.9%
10-year / yr
+6.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-28.5%
vs metro
-4.7%
vs state
-13.1%
ZIP 16511 location in PA
Location of ZIP 16511 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 16511 is worth $203,043 — 4.7% below the Erie, PA median. Over the past year, values have risen 6.1%. The effective property tax rate is 1.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,118[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
11,776[3]
Median household income
$74,102[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
3
Middle
0
High
1
  • Iroquois JSHS

    High · Grades 7–12 · Iroquois SD

    547 students

  • Iroquois El Sch

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Iroquois SD

    543 students

  • Edison El Sch

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Erie City SD

    428 students

  • Klein El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Harbor Creek SD

    298 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$1,027
Loan principal$162,435
Down payment$40,609
Total interest paid$207,177

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,456
Monthly rent

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
88th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
58th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 16511?
The typical home in 16511 is worth $203,043, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 16511?
Home values in 16511 are up 6.1% over the past year, and up 7.9% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 16511?
The effective property tax rate in 16511 is 1.5% — roughly $3,118 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 16511?
ZIP code 16511 has a population of 11,776 and a median household income of $74,102.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Erie, PA

    Typical home
    $205,077
    Gross yield
    5.8%
  • Lake City, PA

    Typical home
    $205,758
    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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