NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 16823

PA · Population: 29,145

A
83/100
92
A+
Safety
83
A
Affordability
75
B+
Quality of Life
82
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 16823

Zip code 16823 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 29,145 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 83/100), 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 $77,087 and home values around $243,700, 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 29.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.7%.

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
$77,087
Home Value
$243,700
Rent
$952/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
29.5%
Unemployment
2.7%
Owner-Occupied
72.8%
Rent Burden
14.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability83ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life75B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy82ALower unemployment = higher
Overall83AWeighted 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).