North East Pennsylvania Map

About North East, Pennsylvania

North East is a locality in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,055. The population density is 480.0 people per km². North East is located at 42.2156°N, 79.8342°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16428.

North East, Pennsylvania, unfolds as a place where the land itself seems to sigh with contentment, sloping gently towards the vast, shimmering expanse of Lake Erie. It lies 14.2 miles east-north-east of Erie, PA (from Erie, PA: bearing 65°T), and is situated 7.0 miles east-north-east of Harborcreek. The air, often carrying the crisp, clean scent of the water, hangs with the faint, sweet perfume of ripening grapes and the richer, earthier notes of fertile soil. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of vineyards and verdant fields, define the immediate landscape, their contours softened by the persistent caress of the lake breeze. Here, the sky feels expansive, a canvas for the slow, deliberate ballet of clouds, and the light at dusk often bleeds into the horizon in hues of bruised plum and molten gold, casting long, contemplative shadows across the quiet roads. This corner of Erie County carries the legacy of generations who found sustenance and solace along the lake's edge. The rich soil, ideal for viticulture, has shaped North East's economy for decades, drawing visitors to its wineries and the promise of a good vintage. The echoes of its past, when fishing fleets once dotted the harbor and lumber mills hummed with activity, are still discernible in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of its older buildings. Beyond the cultivated rows of vines, the natural beauty of the region is preserved in state parks and protected shorelines, offering a quiet refuge where the rhythm of life is dictated by the seasons and the enduring presence of the Great Lake.

About This North East Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of North East, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.215613, -79.834216. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on North East and Erie County.

Detailed location data for North East includes the ZIP code (16428), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Erie County (Erie), and school district assignment (North East School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct North East is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.