16428 ZIP Code — North East, PA
Erie County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 16428 is located in North East, Pennsylvania, within Erie County. It covers approximately 73.55 square miles and serves a population of 12,574 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.
About ZIP code 16428
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $176,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $68,591. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
12,574
population
73.55
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
16428 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 16428
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16428. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| North East | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
16421 Harborcreek (4.8 mi)
14736 Findley Lake (6.7 mi)
16511 Erie (7.1 mi)
16510 Erie (7.3 mi)
16563 Erie (7.9 mi)
14775 Ripley (9 mi)
16442 Wattsburg (10.2 mi)
16515 Erie (11.3 mi)
16503 Erie (11.5 mi)
16504 Erie (11.5 mi)
16546 Erie (12.2 mi)
14781 Sherman (12.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 12,574 |
| Population density | 171 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 049 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 73.55 sq mi |
| Water area | 3.79 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.1777 |
| Longitude | -79.8466 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 814 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.5% | 47.4% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.5% | 31.2% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.0% | 17.7% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.9% | 3.7% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
12,574
Population
171
People per sq mi
40.4
Median age
$68,591
Median household income
$34,614
Per capita income
$176,300
Median home value
$731
Median monthly rent
74.8%
Home ownership
10.1%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
4,282
Housing units
26.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
362
Under 5
359
477
5–9
472
442
10–14
439
482
15–19
477
257
20–24
255
676
25–34
670
811
35–44
803
667
45–54
662
411
55–59
407
586
60–64
581
729
65–74
722
297
75–84
295
118
85+
117
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,947 | 23.4% |
| 18 and over | 9,627 | 76.6% |
| 65 and over | 2,278 | 18.1% |
| Median age | 40.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.6%
Two or more races
5.4%
Hispanic or Latino
4.9%
Black or African American
0.8%
Other race
0.7%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,575 | 87.6% |
| Two or more races | 714 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 645 | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 105 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 91 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 68 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 21 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.5% | 47.4% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.5% | 31.2% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.0% | 17.7% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.9% | 3.7% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
8.8%
$25k–$35k
6.3%
$35k–$50k
13.1%
$50k–$75k
18.8%
$75k–$100k
15.8%
$100k–$150k
17.6%
$150k–$200k
7.8%
$200k+
4.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.8% |
| $200k+ | 4.4% |
| Median income | $68,591 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.0%
$50k–$100k
9.6%
$100k–$150k
18.2%
$150k–$200k
20.8%
$200k–$300k
24.5%
$300k–$500k
14.9%
$500k–$1M
2.5%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $176,300 |
| Median rent / month | $731 |
| Owner occupied | 74.8% |
| Renter occupied | 25.2% |
| Vacant | 10.6% |
| Single-family detached | 70.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.9% |
| Mobile homes | 7.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.59 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 21.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% |
| 3 or more | 22.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.9% |
| Electricity | 11.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.8% |
| Fuel oil | 3.3% |
| Wood | 3.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,307 | 46.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 607 | 12.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 952 | 19.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,071 | 21.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,364 | 27.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,686 | 34.2% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.4% | 31.3% |
| Married | 48.7% | 47.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 13.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
6.3%
HS graduate
37.3%
Some college, no degree
16.2%
Associate's degree
13.0%
Bachelor's degree
15.2%
Graduate / professional
11.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 156 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 125 | 4.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,508 | 51.0% |
| High school | 513 | 17.3% |
| College / grad school | 656 | 22.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.7%
Manufacturing
13.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.4%
Retail trade
9.8%
Professional & management
6.1%
Construction
5.9%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Other services
4.4%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Public administration
2.6%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.5% |
| Service | 20.7% |
| Sales & office | 18.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.4% |
| Production & transportation | 13.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.2% |
| Government | 7.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.0% |
| Carpool | 9.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 5.1% |
| Work from home | 7.2% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.9 |
Poverty
All people
10.1%
Under 18 years
13.7%
18 and over
9.0%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
32.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.8% |
| Retirement income | 31.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| High blood pressure | 30.9% |
| High cholesterol | 33.8% |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 27.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.4% |
| Binge drinking | 19.8% |
| No physical activity | 21.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.3% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 9.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.1% |
| Visited dentist | 70.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 14.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 793 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 8.9% |
| 18–64 years | 13.9% |
| 65 and over | 39.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.9% |
| Public insurance | 48.6% |
| No insurance | 3.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 11,853 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 87 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 3 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 11 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,447 | 99.0% |
| Born in same state | 12,384 | 98.5% |
| Born in different state | 10,365 | 82.4% |
| Foreign born | 63 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 127 | 1.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 93 | 73.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,730 | 13.8% |
| French | 1,161 | 9.2% |
| Arab | 365 | 2.9% |
| English | 168 | 1.3% |
| German | 71 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 45 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 36 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 11 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 10 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.3% |
| Internet access | 93.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16428
What city is ZIP code 16428 in?
ZIP code 16428 is primarily assigned to North East, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 16428 in?
ZIP code 16428 falls within Erie County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 16428 have a large retiree population?
43% of households in ZIP code 16428 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16428?
The median home value in ZIP code 16428 is $176,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 16428?
ZIP code 16428 has an estimated population of 12,574 residents, with a density of 171 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 16428?
The median household income in ZIP code 16428 is $68,591, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 16428 in?
ZIP code 16428 observes the EST timezone.