NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 15642

PA · Population: 46,855

A
82/100
95
A+
Safety
90
A+
Affordability
76
B+
Quality of Life
67
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 15642

Zip code 15642 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 46,855 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 $85,210 and home values around $222,600, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 39.8% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 4.6%, 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
$85,210
Home Value
$222,600
Rent
$894/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
39.8%
Unemployment
4.6%
Owner-Occupied
84.4%
Rent Burden
12.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety95A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability90A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life76B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy67BLower 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).