NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 15142

PA · Population: 1,635

B+
76/100
97
A+
Safety
84
A
Affordability
67
B
Quality of Life
54
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 15142

Zip code 15142 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 1,635 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 76/100), 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.

With a median household income of $114,167 and home values around $625,000, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The unemployment rate of 6.1% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$114,167
Home Value
$625,000
Rent
$1,620/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
75%
Unemployment
6.1%
Owner-Occupied
62.6%
Rent Burden
17% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety97A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability84ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life67BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy54C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall76B+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).