NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 17244

PA · Population: 2,170

B+
77/100
88
A
Safety
72
B+
Affordability
67
B
Quality of Life
82
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 17244

Zip code 17244 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 2,170 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 77/100), 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 $69,063 and home values around $182,900, 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 13.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.8%.

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
$69,063
Home Value
$182,900
Rent
$1,026/mo
Median Age
44
College Educated
13.3%
Unemployment
2.8%
Owner-Occupied
78.1%
Rent Burden
17.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety88ALower crime = higher score
Affordability72B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life67BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy82ALower unemployment = higher
Overall77B+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).