NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 17837

PA · Population: 18,670

B+
77/100
83
A
Safety
70
B+
Affordability
74
B+
Quality of Life
81
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 17837

Zip code 17837 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 18,670 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 $62,090 and home values around $241,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 39% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.9%.

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
$62,090
Home Value
$241,100
Rent
$881/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
39%
Unemployment
2.9%
Owner-Occupied
65.4%
Rent Burden
17% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety83ALower crime = higher score
Affordability70B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life74B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy81ALower 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).