NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 15216

PA · Population: 22,134

B+
79/100
92
A+
Safety
79
B+
Affordability
74
B+
Quality of Life
70
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 15216

Zip code 15216 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 22,134 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 79/100), 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 $76,185 and home values around $171,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 47.2% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 4.2%, which is near the national average.

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
$76,185
Home Value
$171,100
Rent
$1,044/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
47.2%
Unemployment
4.2%
Owner-Occupied
63.4%
Rent Burden
16.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability79B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life74B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy70B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall79B+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).