NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 16503

PA · Population: 16,065

C
42/100
69
B
Safety
16
F
Affordability
51
C+
Quality of Life
32
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 16503

Zip code 16503 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 16,065 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 42/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $52,100 and median rent of $815/month against a median income of $29,240. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 11.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 10.3% 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
$29,240
Home Value
$52,100
Rent
$815/mo
Median Age
31
College Educated
11.2%
Unemployment
10.3%
Owner-Occupied
39.5%
Rent Burden
33.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety69BLower crime = higher score
Affordability16FLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life51C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy32DLower unemployment = higher
Overall42CWeighted 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).