| City: | Mill Village, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Erie County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:22:17 PM |
| Population: | 238 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 582 / 814 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.8755, -79.9724 |
| Land Area: | 0.251 sq mi |
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Mill Village operates as a PO Box ZIP serving 238 residents across just 0.02 square miles in Erie County. The post office maintains 110 PO Boxes for 97 occupied households, an adoption rate of 1.13 that indicates service extends beyond the immediate community. While classified as a PO Box-only ZIP, the post office does operate one city carrier route along S Main St, providing street delivery to a small number of addresses.
The community's median household income of $58,636 sits slightly below the national average, with a median home value of $113,800. The population is entirely white (235 of 238 residents), with a median age of 40. About 20.5% of workers commute to employment, while 13 people work from home. The ZIP's minimal geographic footprint and single named street (S Main St) reflect its character as a small, concentrated community rather than a dispersed rural area.
Mill Village's delivery infrastructure consists of a single street route on S Main St, reflecting the community's compact geographic footprint. The presence of only one named street in the ZIP+4 database indicates this is a tightly concentrated settlement rather than a dispersed rural area.
ZIP Code 16427 has 238 residents and 97 households (average 2.45 persons per household). The median age is 40.0 years, slightly younger than the state (41.0) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.1% male and 52.9% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (98.7%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 238Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 204Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 948.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $61,250Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 97Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $121,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.45Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.04Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 272 | 304 | 261 | 248 | 234 | 223 | 168 | 149 | 176 | 146 | 178 | 201 | 228 | 204 |
| Decennial Census | 193 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 238 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40
Male Median Age: 44.8
Female Median Age: 35.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Female | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Total | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 8 | 17 | 12 | 20 | 12 | 5 | 29 | 14 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 11 |
| White: | 235 | 98.74% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 1.26% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 238 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 112 | 47.06% | 44.8 years |
| Females: | 126 | 52.94% | 35.5 years |
| Total: | 238 | 100% | 40.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 204 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 204 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 204 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $61,250, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $24,875 (68.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,771. Family households earn a median of $90,313 versus $33,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $56,563). By gender, male median income is $51,250 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $51,250 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 62.6%, which is roughly equal to the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is narrowly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (45.8%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $36,375 | $39,821 | $33,333 | $38,333 | $51,875 | $55,000 | $38,750 | $47,083 | $44,479 | $44,750 | $47,875 | $53,500 | $58,636 | $61,250 |
| Median Family Income | $50,625 | $53,828 | $53,750 | $56,250 | $70,000 | $58,125 | $46,250 | $48,125 | $45,000 | $32,188 | $49,063 | $0 | $83,750 | $90,313 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $20,938 | $19,063 | $18,958 | $19,167 | $19,375 | $0 | $19,063 | $0 | $0 | $38,750 | $40,000 | $36,667 | $39,167 | $33,750 |
| Median Male Income | $39,375 | $52,917 | $29,886 | $31,731 | $0 | $31,786 | $28,750 | $28,750 | $28,750 | $32,500 | $52,708 | $47,500 | $50,625 | $51,250 |
| Median Female Income | $28,571 | $28,750 | $30,714 | $33,750 | $0 | $0 | $36,406 | $38,750 | $35,833 | $34,500 | $35,313 | $38,250 | $40,357 | $0 |
| Employed: | 107 | 59.78% |
| Unemployed: | 5 | 2.79% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 67 | 37.43% |
| Total: | 179 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 8 | 7.48% |
| Service: | 10 | 9.35% |
| Sales and Office: | 27 | 25.23% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 13 | 12.15% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 49 | 45.79% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 107 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $121,400, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $21,400 (21.40%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $41,400. The median gross rent is $640, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $246 (62.44%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $293. Of occupied housing, owners make up 81.48% (59.09% with a mortgage, 40.91% free-and-clear) and renters 18.52% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $100,000 | $108,300 | $94,400 | $89,700 | $89,500 | $86,100 | $83,800 | $68,300 | $80,000 | $69,300 | $82,000 | $101,000 | $113,800 | $121,400 |
| Less than $500: | 2 | 13.33% |
| $500 to $999: | 10 | 66.67% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 3 | 20.00% |
| Total: | 15 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $394 | $425 | $653 | $600 | $465 | $925 | $930 | $940 | $933 | $725 | $542 | $600 | $643 | $640 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 39 | 48.15% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 27 | 33.33% |
| Renter Occupied: | 15 | 18.52% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 81 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 81 | 93.10% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 6 | 6.90% |
| Total Housing Units: | 87 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 52 | 59.77% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 13 | 14.94% |
| Other Units: | 22 | 25.29% |
| Total Housing Units: | 87 | 100% |
In 2024, 8.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 85.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 9.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 2.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 12.80 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (35.56%). College enrollment is 26.67%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 13 | 8.72% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 9 | 6.04% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 69 | 46.31% |
| Some college, no degree: | 22 | 14.77% |
| Associate's degree: | 23 | 15.44% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7 | 4.70% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6 | 4.03% |
| Total: | 149 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 127 | 85.23% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 13 | 8.72% |
| Private Insurance: | 139 | 54.09% |
| Public Insurance: | 111 | 43.19% |
| No Insurance: | 7 | 2.72% |
| Total: | 257 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 250 | 97.28% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 7.6% | 6.0% | 7.1% | 7.4% | 1.9% | 7.3% | 19.4% | 17.1% | 18.4% | 29.6% | 10.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 9.4% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 3 | 6.67% |
| Kindergarten: | 1 | 2.22% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 13 | 28.89% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 16 | 35.56% |
| College or graduate school: | 12 | 26.67% |
| Total: | 45 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 4 | 8.89% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 30 | 66.67% |
ZIP Code 16427 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 22 people with an annual payroll of $458,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 497Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $105,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $458,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 22Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 16427 is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania, within the Erie, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 21500) and Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 280,566 people, about 0.08% of whom live in ZIP Code 16427. It covers 0.251 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Erie, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 21500Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 280,566Source: Census |
| MSA: | Erie, PA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.251 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 16Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 997.68 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4249936Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Mill Village borough; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 16427 is in the Fort LeBoeuf School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.