NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 17872

PA · Population: 9,157

C+
52/100
71
B+
Safety
36
D
Affordability
53
C+
Quality of Life
49
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 17872

Zip code 17872 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 9,157 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 52/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $81,500 and median rent of $680/month against a median income of $36,842. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 13.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.8% 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
$36,842
Home Value
$81,500
Rent
$680/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
13.6%
Unemployment
6.8%
Owner-Occupied
66%
Rent Burden
22.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety71B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability36DLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life53C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy49CLower unemployment = higher
Overall52C+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).