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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
$78,675
Median income
$193,300
Median home value
26.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
42th 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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $36,899. The poverty rate stands at 12.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. Housing costs here run $193,300 for a typical home value (15% below the state average), with rent averaging $778 a month; 76.0% of 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 16428, plus 6 more within Erie County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 16428?

42.6

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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

$36,899

Per Capita Income

12.2%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

19.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 16428 ranks nationally

North East, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$78,675 Top 40% higher than 60% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,615

Total Housing Units

5,010

Occupied Units

605

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.0%
Renter 24.0%

$193,300

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16428 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 16428 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
16421 Harborcreek, PA 2,518 5.3 mi
14736 Findley Lake, NY 282 4.7 mi
16442 Wattsburg, PA 2,958 9.0 mi
16510 Erie, PA 25,625 7.6 mi
14775 Ripley, NY 2,537 8.0 mi

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Erie, PA
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16505 standard
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Pop: 17,168
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Pop: 16,850

Related Areas

Erie County North East, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.