NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 17859

PA · Population: 2,809

B+
75/100
87
A
Safety
80
A
Affordability
85
A
Quality of Life
48
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 17859

Zip code 17859 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 2,809 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 75/100), 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 $67,448 and home values around $204,000, 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 23.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.9% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$67,448
Home Value
$204,000
Rent
$770/mo
Median Age
49
College Educated
23.2%
Unemployment
6.9%
Owner-Occupied
89.5%
Rent Burden
13.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety87ALower crime = higher score
Affordability80ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life85AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy48CLower unemployment = higher
Overall75B+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).