16508 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 16508 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 16508 is White. The current unemployment level in 16508 is 4.1%.
| Population | 14,801 |
| Population Growth Rate | -6.78% |
| Population Density | 5,603 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,795 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $50,625 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $388,450 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 88.51% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 44.60% |
16508 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 12,973 | 88.35% |
| Black | 1,023 | 6.97% |
| Hispanic | 403 | 2.74% |
| Asian | 237 | 1.61% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 27 | 0.18% |
16508 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,814 | 48.92% |
| Black | 1,247 | 33.63% |
| Hispanic | 458 | 12.35% |
| Asian | 180 | 4.85% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.22% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
16508 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 648 | 6.18% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,988 | 18.97% |
| High School Diploma | 4,035 | 38.49% |
| No High School Diploma | 228 | 2.18% |
| GED or Alternate | 490 | 4.67% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,265 | 12.07% |
| Associates Degree | 864 | 8.24% |
| Masters Degree | 669 | 6.38% |
| Professional Degree | 151 | 1.44% |
| Doctorate Degree | 144 | 1.37% |