NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 17847

PA · Population: 11,479

B
64/100
77
B+
Safety
60
B
Affordability
59
C+
Quality of Life
62
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 17847

Zip code 17847 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 11,479 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 64/100), 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 $54,425, with home values near $173,400 and rents around $824/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 16.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.1%, which is near the national average.

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
$54,425
Home Value
$173,400
Rent
$824/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
16.4%
Unemployment
5.1%
Owner-Occupied
62%
Rent Burden
18.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety77B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability60BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life59C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy62BLower unemployment = higher
Overall64BWeighted 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).