City

North East, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Erie County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥12,508Population
💰$77,103Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$188,100Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓40.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3.1%Race
White90.9%
Hispanic3.5%
Black0.8%
Asian0.7%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads40.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.2%)
HS Graduate3,000 (38.1%)
Some College857 (10.9%)
Associates855 (10.9%)
Bachelors1,041 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree2,108 (26.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 26.8%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad38.1%
Some College10.9%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate26.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.6%Renter: 23.4%Tenure
Owner76.6%
Renter23.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,103 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$188,100 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$758/mo
Total Housing Units5,576
Vacant Units624

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
57%
About North East, PA

North East is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Erie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,508 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, North East is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,103 is near the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in North East is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $188,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $758 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of North East is moderately educated. 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.92%).

North East, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in North East
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16428 12,508 $77,103 $188,100 $758 5.0% 40.0% 76.6%