North East, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16428
Erie County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,478
- 66/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $78,675
- Median income Near-median income area
- $193,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
North East pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 66
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16428 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 16428 (North East, PA) rose +11.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 186.4 in 2023 to 208.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 16428 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in North East, Erie County, Pennsylvania, home to 12,478 residents across 190.2 square miles, a density of 66 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16428 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,675 (1% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,899. The poverty rate is 12.2%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $193,300 (15% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $778; 76.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Erie County, so 16428 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 16428
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North East, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16428.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
43 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16428, North East, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
12,478
Population
190.2
Area (sq mi)
66
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16428?
42.6
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
1.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$78,675
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$36,899
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
19.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16428 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
North East, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$78,675 Top 37% higher than 63% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,615housing units
5,615
Total Housing Units
5,010
Occupied Units
605
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$193,300
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$778
Median Rent
1965
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+11.8%
YoY Change (2024)
208
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+108%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 16428 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.9% | 149 |
| 2021 | +12.6% | 168 |
| 2022 | +13.3% | 190 |
| 2023 | -2.1% | 186 |
| 2024 | +11.8% | 208 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 273 business establishments in ZIP 16428, employing approximately 3,742 people with a combined annual payroll of $207,861,000.
273
Businesses
3,742
Employees
$207.9M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 43 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 13.9% |
| Manufacturing | 31 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 9.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 8.4% |
| Construction | 21 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 7.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 2.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 16428 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16510
Erie (16510)
25,625 residents
- 16428
North East (16428)
12,478 residents
- 16442 2,958
Wattsburg (16442)
2,958 residents
- 14775 2,537
Ripley (14775)
2,537 residents
- 16421 2,518
Harborcreek (16421)
2,518 residents
- 14736 282
Findley Lake (14736)
282 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16428 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16428 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14736
Findley Lake (14736)
$92,917 median income
- 16428
North East (16428)
$78,675 median income
- 16442
Wattsburg (16442)
$73,571 median income
- 16510
Erie (16510)
$66,450 median income
- 16421
Harborcreek (16421)
$64,091 median income
- 14775
Ripley (14775)
$49,961 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16428 ranks #2 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16428, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (12,478 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 16428 in?
ZIP code 16428 (North East) is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania. Erie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/erie-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 16428?
ZIP code 16428 in North East, PA has a population of 12,478 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16428?
The median household income in ZIP 16428 is $78,675, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16428?
The median home value in ZIP 16428 is $193,300, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16428?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16428 is White at 91.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16428?
ZIP code 16428 has 273 business establishments employing approximately 3,742 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16428?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16428 are: Retail trade (43), Other services (except public administration) (38), Manufacturing (31). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 16428?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 16428 increased by 11.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16428?
In ZIP code 16428, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 16428?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16428 is 19.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 16428?
In ZIP code 16428, approximately 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16428?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16428 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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