NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 15217

PA · Population: 26,788

A
82/100
95
A+
Safety
74
B+
Affordability
72
B+
Quality of Life
87
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 15217

Zip code 15217 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 26,788 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 82/100), 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 $83,405 and home values around $403,500, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.9%.

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
$83,405
Home Value
$403,500
Rent
$1,314/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
74%
Unemployment
1.9%
Owner-Occupied
52%
Rent Burden
18.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety95A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability74B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life72B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy87ALower unemployment = higher
Overall82AWeighted 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).