ZIP Code 16438 - Union City Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 16438 is located in Union City Pennsylvania. Portions of 16438 are also in Canadohta Lake and Lincolnville and Riceville and Bloomfield Township (Crawford County) and Union Township (Erie County) and Amity Township (Erie County) and LeBoeuf Township and Venango Township (Erie County) and Rockdale Township and Greene Township (Erie County) and Wayne Township (Erie County) and Waterford Township. 16438 is primarily within Erie County, with some portions in Crawford County. Regionally, 16438 is located in the Erie Area.
ZIP Code 16438 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Union City |
| Primary County | Erie County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 7,260 |
| Area Code(s) | 582 / 814 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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16438 Demographics
16438 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 16438 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 16438 is White. The current unemployment level in 16438 is 4.1%.
| Population | 7,260 |
| Population Growth Rate | -7.85% |
| Population Density | 65 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,960 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $54,641 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $425,920 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 96.18% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 95.78% |
16438 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,898 | 96.18% |
| Black | 1 | 0.01% |
| Hispanic | 236 | 3.29% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
16438 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 976 | 97.7% |
| Black | 1 | 0.1% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
16438 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 179 | 3.9% |
| Bachelor Degree | 594 | 12.96% |
| High School Diploma | 2,449 | 53.42% |
| No High School Diploma | 76 | 1.66% |
| GED or Alternate | 220 | 4.8% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 417 | 9.1% |
| Associates Degree | 406 | 8.86% |
| Masters Degree | 202 | 4.41% |
| Professional Degree | 26 | 0.57% |
| Doctorate Degree | 15 | 0.33% |
16438 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.89202881, -79.8458252 |
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| Region | Erie Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Erie, PA Meadville, PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 112 Square Miles |
16438 Schools
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16438 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 61c - Low Lime Drift Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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