NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 16946

PA · Population: 2,629

C+
58/100
75
B+
Safety
48
C
Affordability
68
B
Quality of Life
42
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 16946

Zip code 16946 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 2,629 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 58/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

The median household income here is $49,464, with home values near $151,700 and rents around $885/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 14% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8% 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
$49,464
Home Value
$151,700
Rent
$885/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
14%
Unemployment
8%
Owner-Occupied
82.3%
Rent Burden
21.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety75B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability48CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life68BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy42CLower unemployment = higher
Overall58C+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).