NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 16506

PA · Population: 24,201

A
85/100
95
A+
Safety
83
A
Affordability
79
B+
Quality of Life
84
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 16506

Zip code 16506 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 24,201 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 85/100), 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 $83,782 and home values around $215,800, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 40.8% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.4%.

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
$83,782
Home Value
$215,800
Rent
$1,116/mo
Median Age
44
College Educated
40.8%
Unemployment
2.4%
Owner-Occupied
71.8%
Rent Burden
16% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety95A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability83ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life79B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy84ALower unemployment = higher
Overall85AWeighted 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).