Home
Pennsylvania
16509

Medicare in ZIP Code 

16509

 — 

County: 
Urban

28133

Population

42.0763

Latitude

-80.0668

Longitude

Demographic Data

ZIP code 16509 is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania, centered near Erie, with a total population of 28,133 and a median age of 42.7. This is a urban community where 24.9% of residents are 65 or older (approximately 6,996 individuals), moderately above the national average. This aging population benefits from robust Medicare plan options and community-based health resources. The racial and ethnic composition includes 87.7% White, 4.1% Black/African American, 3.5% Hispanic/Latino, 1.4% Asian. About 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Economic Metrics

The median household income is $68,880, near the national median. Many residents may find Medicare Advantage plans with $0 premiums to be an attractive option, while others may prefer Original Medicare with a Medigap supplement for broader provider access. The poverty rate is 11.4%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. The median home value is $207,500 and median monthly rent is $1,074. Medicare beneficiaries in Erie County should explore all available plan options during Open Enrollment (October 15 – December 7) or consult the Pennsylvania SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) for free, unbiased counseling on choosing the right coverage.

Hospitals Near 

16509

No items found.
No items found.

Cities Near 

16509

No items found.

Frequently Asked Medicare Questions

Can Part A be backdated and what does that mean for my HSA?

Can I go back to Original Medicare after being on Medicare Advantage?

If I am on a fixed income in Utah, what Medicare help programs should I check first?

Licensed in Utah
Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare/CMS.
Facility data sourced from CMS medicare.gov.
We make no representations about the accuracy of third-party data.
Data last verified: 
{date}
HomeMedicare PlansFind ProvidersResourcesAboutContact
{page name}
 data last verified:
{date}

‍CMS TPMO Compliance Disclaimer: We do not offer every plan available in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

Participating sales agencies represent Medicare Advantage [HMO, PPO, PFFS, and PDP] organizations that are contracted with Medicare. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal.

Not Government Affiliated: Resting Sycamore Advisors is a licensed Medicare insurance agency. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. government or the federal Medicare program.

Data & Methodology for Research Articles: All provider, facility, quality star ratings, and enrollment data is sourced from primary CMS records (cms.gov), including the December 2025 CPSC Enrollment files and the January 2026 Provider Data Catalog. Calculations for patient-to-provider ratios are performed using indexed clinician and facility data for the state of Utah. Everything on restingsycamore.com is for educational purposes and does not constitute an endorsement of any specific plan or provider.

Non-CMS Data Sources: Some Utah specific data was obtained from https://opendata.utah.gov

Not Government AffiliatedPrivacy PolicyTerms of Use