Zip Code 17824

PA · Population: 3,718

A
86/100
92
A+
Safety
96
A+
Affordability
75
B+
Quality of Life
80
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 17824

Zip code 17824 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 3,718 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 86/100), 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 $113,213 and home values around $228,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 39.4% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.4%.

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
$113,213
Home Value
$228,100
Rent
$576/mo
Median Age
52
College Educated
39.4%
Unemployment
1.4%
Owner-Occupied
92.5%
Rent Burden
6.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability96A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life75B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy80ALower unemployment = higher
Overall86AWeighted 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).