NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 16142

PA · Population: 5,391

A
86/100
93
A+
Safety
89
A
Affordability
75
B+
Quality of Life
89
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 16142

Zip code 16142 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 5,391 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 86/100), 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 $78,973 and home values around $207,200, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 33.7% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.5%.

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
$78,973
Home Value
$207,200
Rent
$754/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
33.7%
Unemployment
1.5%
Owner-Occupied
77.1%
Rent Burden
11.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety93A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability89ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life75B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy89ALower unemployment = higher
Overall86AWeighted 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).