| City: | Edinboro, Pennsylvania |
| Names to Avoid: | Edinboro University |
| County: | Erie County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 1:03:16 AM |
| Population: | 1,202 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 582 / 814 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 41.8699, -80.1260 |
| Land Area: | 0.262 sq mi |
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Pennsylvania Western University Edinboro, formerly Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, operates under dedicated ZIP code 16444 in Erie County. Founded in 1857 as Edinboro Academy by Scottish settlers, the institution is the oldest teacher training school west of the Allegheny Mountains. It became the second State Normal School in Pennsylvania in 1861, later evolving through Edinboro State Teachers College and Edinboro State College before achieving university status in 1983.
In July 2022, Edinboro merged with Clarion and California universities to form Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest) within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. The 585-acre campus, located 18 miles from Erie, includes a 5-acre lake and 18 buildings. The 2020 Census recorded 1,202 residents within this ZIP code, with a median age of 19.9 years confirming the student population. This dedicated postal designation has served the campus for over two decades, with Edinboro as the valid mailing city.
| Population: | 1,202 |
| Median Age: | 19.9 |
| Housing Units: | 4 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 16444 has 1,202 residents and 0 households. The median age is 19.9 years, significantly younger than the state (41.0) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 41.0% male and 59.0% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (82.4%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (12.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7%, 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: | 1,202Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,104Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4,587.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 0Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,107 | 1,013 | 1,129 | 1,296 | 1,407 | 1,445 | 1,420 | 1,224 | 1,101 | 1,022 | 917 | 1,002 | 1,104 |
| Decennial Census | 1,717 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,202 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.9
Male Median Age: 20
Female Median Age: 19.8
| 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 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 245 | 224 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 3 | 0 | 1 | 395 | 300 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 1 | 1 | 640 | 524 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 991 | 81.63% |
| Black: | 146 | 12.03% |
| Hispanic:* | 56 | 4.61% |
| Asian: | 10 | 0.82% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.08% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 10 | 0.82% |
| Total: | 1,214 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 493 | 41.01% | 20.0 years |
| Females: | 709 | 58.99% | 19.8 years |
| Total: | 1,202 | 100% | 19.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,004 | 90.94% |
| 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: | 100 | 9.06% |
| Total Population: | 1,104 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,004 | 90.94% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 100 | 9.06% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($76,081), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $15,368 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($54,031), with a current gap of $15,368 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 33.6%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is lower than the state rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (41.7%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $34,000 | $34,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,882 | $13,553 | $15,294 | $15,547 | $15,368 |
| Median Female Income | $6,806 | $9,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,118 | $4,063 | $3,988 | $0 | $11,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 357 | 32.34% |
| Unemployed: | 14 | 1.27% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 733 | 66.39% |
| Total: | 1,104 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 149 | 41.74% |
| Service: | 92 | 25.77% |
| Sales and Office: | 77 | 21.57% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 17 | 4.76% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 22 | 6.16% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 357 | 100% |
In 2023, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 86.80%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 14.10%, which is markedly below the state rate (38.10%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5 | 100.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 5 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 5 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 958 | 83.38% |
| Public Insurance: | 156 | 13.58% |
| No Insurance: | 35 | 3.05% |
| Total: | 1,149 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,114 | 96.95% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,104 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 1,104 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 16444 is assigned to a single organization or institution. Detailed business demographics are not published for unique ZIP Codes.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 34Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 16444 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 269,544 people, about 0.45% of whom live in ZIP Code 16444. It covers 0.262 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.013 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Erie, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 21500Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 269,544Source: Census |
| MSA: | Erie, PA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.262 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.013 sq miSource: 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: | 4222608Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Edinboro borough; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 16444 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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.