NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 16259

PA · Population: 2,068

B
60/100
77
B+
Safety
69
B
Affordability
46
C
Quality of Life
46
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 16259

Zip code 16259 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 2,068 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 60/100), 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 $53,500, with home values near $133,000 and rents around $632/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 6.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7.2% 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
$53,500
Home Value
$133,000
Rent
$632/mo
Median Age
46
College Educated
6.9%
Unemployment
7.2%
Owner-Occupied
82.5%
Rent Burden
14.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety77B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability69BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life46CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy46CLower unemployment = higher
Overall60BWeighted 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).