NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 15342

PA · Population: 5,138

A
84/100
96
A+
Safety
90
A+
Affordability
87
A
Quality of Life
62
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 15342

Zip code 15342 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 5,138 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 84/100), 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 $91,510 and home values around $227,800, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 31.1% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5.1%, 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
$91,510
Home Value
$227,800
Rent
$988/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
31.1%
Unemployment
5.1%
Owner-Occupied
85.3%
Rent Burden
13% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety96A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability90A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life87AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy62BLower unemployment = higher
Overall84AWeighted 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).