NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 15697

PA · Population: 2,933

A
80/100
87
A
Safety
77
B+
Affordability
57
C+
Quality of Life
100
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 15697

Zip code 15697 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 2,933 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 80/100), 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 $66,577 and home values around $144,000, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 22.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0%.

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
$66,577
Home Value
$144,000
Rent
$830/mo
Median Age
44
College Educated
22.4%
Unemployment
0%
Owner-Occupied
59.9%
Rent Burden
15% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety87ALower crime = higher score
Affordability77B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life57C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy100A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall80AWeighted 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).