NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 15221

PA · Population: 29,583

C+
58/100
76
B+
Safety
52
C+
Affordability
63
B
Quality of Life
43
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 15221

Zip code 15221 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 29,583 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 58/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

The median household income here is $53,354, with home values near $144,100 and rents around $920/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 42.3% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 7.7% 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
$53,354
Home Value
$144,100
Rent
$920/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
42.3%
Unemployment
7.7%
Owner-Occupied
43.2%
Rent Burden
20.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety76B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability52C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life63BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy43CLower unemployment = higher
Overall58C+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).