Erie
City in Erie County, Pennsylvania
Erie is a city in Erie County, Pennsylvania, with 94,831 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 732 ft (223 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Millcreek, 3.2 miles SW.
- 94,831residents (2020 Census)
- 732 ftelevation · 223 m
- 19.1 sq miland area · 49.6 km²
- 4,957 / sq mipopulation density
- 16501main ZIP code (9 in total)
About Erie
Erie is a city on the south shore of Lake Erie and the county seat of Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the fifth-most populous city in Pennsylvania and the most populous in Northwestern Pennsylvania with a population of 94,831 as of the 2020 census. The Erie metropolitan area had a population of 270,876 in 2020. Erie is about 80 miles (130 km) from Buffalo, 90 miles (140 km) from Cleveland, and 120 miles (190 km) from Pittsburgh.
The city takes its name from the Native American Erie people, who inhabited the area until the mid-17th century. Its nicknames include "Gem City", a reference to its fine natural harbor, the "Gem of the Great Lakes"; and more recently, "Flagship City", from a local marketing effort to play up the homeport of Oliver Hazard Perry's flagship Niagara.
Part of the Rust Belt, Erie has seen manufacturing decline as a share of its economy, while insurance, healthcare, higher education, technology, service industries, and tourism have grown. Like the other Great Lakes port cities, Erie is accessible to the oceans via the Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River network in Canada. The local climate is humid, four-seasonal, and snowy, with warm summers and harsh winters, owing to its southern lakeshore location.
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Living in Erie
- Median household income
- $46,113
- Median home value
- $115,200
- Median rent
- $870/mo
- Median age
- 34.8
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Erie had 94,831 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 94,831 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,957 per sq mi (1,914 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Erie at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Erie County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 94,831 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.13 sq mi (49.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.24 sq mi (0.61 km²) |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.1166° N, 80.0735° W |
| ZIP codes | 16501, 16502, 16503, 16504, 16505, 16507, 16508, 16546, 16550 |
| Official website | visiterie.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4224000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Erie
- Millcreek3.2 mi SW
- Wesleyville3.4 mi NE
- Lawrence Park3.5 mi NE
- Penn State Erie (Behrend)4.5 mi E
- Northwest Harborcreek4.6 mi NE
- Summit5.1 mi S
- Harborcreek6.3 mi NE
- Greene7.8 mi SE
- McKean8.8 mi S
- Fairview10.4 mi SW
- Avonia11.8 mi SW
- Greenfield12.1 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Erie
What county is Erie in?
Erie is in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Erie, PA?
94,831 people lived in Erie at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Erie, PA?
The main ZIP code is 16501. Other ZIP codes: 16502, 16503, 16504, 16505, 16507, 16508, 16546, 16550.
What is the elevation of Erie?
732 feet (223 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Erie?
Millcreek (3.2 mi), Wesleyville (3.4 mi), Lawrence Park (3.5 mi), Penn State Erie (Behrend) (4.5 mi), Northwest Harborcreek (4.6 mi).
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