NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 15849

PA · Population: 1,370

B+
70/100
78
B+
Safety
56
C+
Affordability
62
B
Quality of Life
85
A
Jobs
Zip 15849, PA — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 15849

Zip code 15849 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 1,370 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 70/100), 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 $55,703, with home values near $93,800 and rents around $947/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 7.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.3%.

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
$55,703
Home Value
$93,800
Rent
$947/mo
Median Age
47
College Educated
7.8%
Unemployment
2.3%
Owner-Occupied
80.8%
Rent Burden
20.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety78B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability56C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life62BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy85ALower unemployment = higher
Overall70B+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).