The zip code 16428 in North East, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The racial composition indicates that 92% of the population identifies as white, with minimal representation from other racial groups. The median income for 2022 was $67,178, and the population was 12,666.

Over the past decade, this zip code has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority." However, there are subtle indications of a gradual shift towards slightly increased diversity. The white population percentage has decreased slightly from 96% in 2013 to 92% in 2022. The Hispanic population has increased from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. The category of two or more races has also grown from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. These changes suggest the area may be slowly transitioning towards slightly more diversity, though it remains far from reaching the "Moderate Diversity" or "Transitional Community" categories.

The area has experienced steady economic growth over the past decade. Median income has increased from $55,411 in 2013 to $67,178 in 2022, representing a 21.2% increase over nine years. The population has remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations, growing from 12,690 in 2013 to 12,666 in 2022, showing a slight overall increase of 0.2%. The economic growth does not appear to have significantly altered the racial composition of the area, suggesting that the minor demographic shifts may be due to natural population changes or very gradual in-migration of diverse groups.