NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 16248

PA · Population: 3,126

B+
71/100
79
B+
Safety
72
B+
Affordability
50
C+
Quality of Life
82
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 16248

Zip code 16248 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 3,126 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 71/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $56,477 and home values around $101,100, 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 14.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.8%.

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
$56,477
Home Value
$101,100
Rent
$659/mo
Median Age
49
College Educated
14.2%
Unemployment
2.8%
Owner-Occupied
71.9%
Rent Burden
14% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety79B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability72B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life50C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy82ALower unemployment = higher
Overall71B+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).