Tract 42049000100
Census tract 1, Erie County, PA: Opportunity Zone
Census tract 1 in Erie County, Pennsylvania (GEOID 42049000100, 2010 boundaries) was designated a Qualified Opportunity Zone in 2018. That designation runs through December 31, 2028.
- Population
- 1,515
- Median family income
- –
- Poverty rate
- 56.4%
- Unemployment
- 22.8%
American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 5-year estimates. Shown because the 2020 and 2010 boundaries of this tract are the same.
Is it still an Opportunity Zone in 2027?
Possibly. 1 of the overlapping 2020 tracts was nominated by Pennsylvania's governor for the 2027 round (42049000100). Treasury certification was pending as of Oct 30, 2026.
What it means for property bought here
Under Notice 2026-40, property bought after December 31, 2026 for use in a 2018 zone generally cannot be Opportunity Zone business property unless the area is designated again or a transition exception applies: a working capital plan adopted by December 31, 2026 with at least 10% of the planned cash received and 5% spent, or ordinary-course replacement of existing property. Property acquired before the zone expires can keep counting as zone property through December 31, 2047. See the transition rules.
What overlaps it in the 2027 round
Census redrew tract lines in 2020, and the 2027 round uses 2020 tracts. These 2020 tracts overlap this 2018 zone (share of the 2020 tract's land inside it):
| 2020 tract | Share | 2027 status |
|---|---|---|
| 42049000100 | 100% | Nominated |
Erie County
Erie County had 8 Opportunity Zones in 2018 and has 26 census tracts eligible for the 2027 round.
- Tract 42049000300
- Tract 42049000400
- Tract 42049000600
- Tract 42049000800
- Tract 42049001000
- Tract 42049001200
- Tract 42049001500
Check an exact street address with the Opportunity Zone lookup, which places it in both its 2010 and 2020 tract. See all Pennsylvania Opportunity Zones.