16503 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 16503 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 16503 is African American. The current unemployment level in 16503 is 4.1%.
| Population | 16,065 |
| Population Growth Rate | -6.39% |
| Population Density | 6,551 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,503 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $27,060 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $135,430 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 49.57% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 44.42% |
16503 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 8,090 | 49.5% |
| Black | 5,554 | 33.98% |
| Hispanic | 2,195 | 13.43% |
| Asian | 428 | 2.62% |
| Native American | 53 | 0.32% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 23 | 0.14% |
16503 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 369 | 24.42% |
| Black | 756 | 50.03% |
| Hispanic | 259 | 17.14% |
| Asian | 121 | 8.01% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.26% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.13% |
16503 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 357 | 5.34% |
| Bachelor Degree | 628 | 9.4% |
| High School Diploma | 3,164 | 47.35% |
| No High School Diploma | 205 | 3.07% |
| GED or Alternate | 662 | 9.91% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 766 | 11.46% |
| Associates Degree | 570 | 8.53% |
| Masters Degree | 243 | 3.64% |
| Professional Degree | 32 | 0.48% |
| Doctorate Degree | 55 | 0.82% |