NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 16040

PA · Population: 1,066

B+
75/100
95
A+
Safety
92
A+
Affordability
59
C+
Quality of Life
53
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 16040

Zip code 16040 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 1,066 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 75/100), 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 $85,313 and home values around $162,500, 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 18.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.2% 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
$85,313
Home Value
$162,500
Rent
$806/mo
Median Age
34
College Educated
18.6%
Unemployment
6.2%
Owner-Occupied
85.2%
Rent Burden
11.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety95A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability92A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life59C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy53C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall75B+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).