NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 17224

PA · Population: 1,735

A
88/100
97
A+
Safety
96
A+
Affordability
69
B
Quality of Life
88
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 17224

Zip code 17224 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 1,735 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 88/100), 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 $113,093 and home values around $255,500, 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 20.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.7%.

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
$113,093
Home Value
$255,500
Rent
$1,107/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
20.3%
Unemployment
1.7%
Owner-Occupied
92.6%
Rent Burden
11.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety97A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability96A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life69BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy88ALower unemployment = higher
Overall88AWeighted 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).