| City: | Albion, Pennsylvania |
| Names to Avoid: | Albion Correctional Inst |
| County: | Erie County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:22:41 PM |
| Population: | 2,275 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 582 / 814 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 41.8906, -80.3667 |
| Land Area: | 0.68 sq mi |
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State Correctional Institution at Albion, a medium-security state prison for males, operates under dedicated ZIP code 16475 in Erie County, Pennsylvania. Built through a cooperative effort between state and county governments, SCI Albion was one of five prototypical state prisons dedicated in 1993. The Erie County Prison Authority constructed the facility on a fast-track basis to accommodate rapid expansion of the Pennsylvania corrections system.
The 2020 Census recorded 2,275 residents within this ZIP code, with a median age of 39.9 years reflecting the incarcerated population. All residents are housed in institutional group quarters. SCI Albion was accredited by the American Correctional Association in 1996 and has maintained reaccreditation every three years since. The facility also operates a Correctional Industries Commissary Distribution Center serving seven state prisons. This dedicated postal designation has served the institution for over two decades, with Albion as the valid mailing city.
| Population: | 2,275 |
| Median Age: | 39.9 |
| Housing Units: | 2 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 16475 has 2,275 residents and 2 households (average 5.50 persons per household). The median age is 39.9 years, slightly younger than the state (41.0) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 99.6% male and 0.4% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (47.0%, much lower than the state average of 75.0% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (45.8%, much higher than the state average of 10.9% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (10.9%) and national averages (12.4%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 2,275Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 2,194Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3,345.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 2Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 5.50Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 5.50Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,496 | 2,154 | 2,180 | 2,194 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2,275 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39.9
Male Median Age: 40
Female Median Age: 30
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 134 | 308 | 357 | 327 | 297 | 237 | 203 | 179 | 101 | 57 | 39 | 10 | 9 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 135 | 309 | 361 | 327 | 297 | 237 | 203 | 179 | 101 | 57 | 39 | 11 | 9 | 0 |
| White: | 1,069 | 44.36% |
| Black: | 1,043 | 43.28% |
| Hispanic:* | 147 | 6.10% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.08% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 145 | 6.02% |
| Total: | 2,410 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 2,265 | 99.56% | 40.0 years |
| Females: | 10 | 0.44% | 30.0 years |
| Total: | 2,275 | 100% | 39.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 2,147 | 97.86% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 34 | 1.55% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 7 | 0.32% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 6 | 0.59% |
| Total Population: | 2,194 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 2,181 | 99.41% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 13 | 0.59% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), 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 $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $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 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,599 | $20,536 | $10,729 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 2,194 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 2,194 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, 4.90% 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 76.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 94 | 4.44% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 407 | 19.22% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 1,255 | 59.25% |
| Some college, no degree: | 167 | 7.88% |
| Associate's degree: | 92 | 4.34% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 79 | 3.73% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 24 | 1.13% |
| Total: | 2,118 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,617 | 76.35% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 103 | 4.86% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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): | 14 | 100.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 14 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 14 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 16475 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: | 0Source: 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 16475 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 0.81% of whom live in ZIP Code 16475. It covers 0.68 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: | 0.68 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: | 4200628Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Albion borough; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 16475 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 March 1, 2026.