NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 16426

PA · Population: 3,401

B+
74/100
92
A+
Safety
87
A
Affordability
76
B+
Quality of Life
43
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 16426

Zip code 16426 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 3,401 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 74/100), 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 $77,076 and home values around $192,600, 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 22% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7.7% 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
$77,076
Home Value
$192,600
Rent
$814/mo
Median Age
47
College Educated
22%
Unemployment
7.7%
Owner-Occupied
81.2%
Rent Burden
12.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability87ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life76B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy43CLower unemployment = higher
Overall74B+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).