NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 16648

PA · Population: 14,547

A
85/100
92
A+
Safety
83
A
Affordability
80
A
Quality of Life
85
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 16648

Zip code 16648 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 14,547 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 $76,882 and home values around $213,200, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 40.6% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.2%.

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
$76,882
Home Value
$213,200
Rent
$951/mo
Median Age
49
College Educated
40.6%
Unemployment
2.2%
Owner-Occupied
75.3%
Rent Burden
14.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability83ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life80AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy85ALower 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).