NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 16249

PA · Population: 1,931

B+
71/100
94
A+
Safety
84
A
Affordability
57
C+
Quality of Life
48
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 16249

Zip code 16249 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 1,931 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 71/100), 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 $80,417 and home values around $148,600, 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 21% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.9% 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
$80,417
Home Value
$148,600
Rent
$1,000/mo
Median Age
48
College Educated
21%
Unemployment
6.9%
Owner-Occupied
80.7%
Rent Burden
14.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety94A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability84ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life57C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy48CLower 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).