NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 15909

PA · Population: 4,912

B
68/100
79
B+
Safety
69
B
Affordability
74
B+
Quality of Life
49
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 15909

Zip code 15909 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 4,912 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 68/100), 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 $56,406, with home values near $103,400 and rents around $719/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 16.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.7% 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
$56,406
Home Value
$103,400
Rent
$719/mo
Median Age
48
College Educated
16.8%
Unemployment
6.7%
Owner-Occupied
85.4%
Rent Burden
15.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety79B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability69BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life74B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy49CLower unemployment = higher
Overall68BWeighted 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).