City

West Springfield, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Erie County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥1,170Population
💰$75,806Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$168,000Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓24.2%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 72% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.4% Female 40.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.9%Hispanic: 3%Black: 0.8%Other: 6.3%Race
White89.9%
Hispanic3.0%
Black0.8%
Other6.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
33%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty25.8% ▲ 158% above avg
College Grads24.2% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 72% below avg
HS Graduate367 (48.4%)
Some College76 (10%)
Associates132 (17.4%)
Bachelors52 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree132 (17.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 48.4%Some College: 10%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 17.4%Edu
HS Grad48.4%
Some College10.0%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate17.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.9%Renter: 13.1%Tenure
Owner86.9%
Renter13.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
29%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,806 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$168,000 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,360/mo
Total Housing Units555
Vacant Units111

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
57%
About West Springfield, PA

West Springfield is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Erie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,170 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.8 years.

Economically, West Springfield is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,806 is near the national average. Approximately 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in West Springfield is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $168,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,360 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Springfield is less-educated. 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.91%).

West Springfield, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in West Springfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16443 1,170 $75,806 $168,000 $1,360 1.4% 24.2% 86.9%