NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 15042

PA · Population: 7,759

B+
78/100
88
A
Safety
56
C+
Affordability
83
A
Quality of Life
84
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 15042

Zip code 15042 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 7,759 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 78/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

The median household income here is $69,202, with home values near $217,300 and rents around $1,428/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 32.3% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.5%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$69,202
Home Value
$217,300
Rent
$1,428/mo
Median Age
52
College Educated
32.3%
Unemployment
2.5%
Owner-Occupied
85.2%
Rent Burden
24.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety88ALower crime = higher score
Affordability56C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life83AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy84ALower unemployment = higher
Overall78B+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).