NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 17959

PA · Population: 1,454

B+
70/100
79
B+
Safety
73
B+
Affordability
57
C+
Quality of Life
71
B+
Jobs
Zip 17959, PA — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 17959

Zip code 17959 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 1,454 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 70/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

With a median household income of $56,520 and home values around $70,600, 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 13.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.1%, 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
$56,520
Home Value
$70,600
Rent
$632/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
13.1%
Unemployment
4.1%
Owner-Occupied
78.6%
Rent Burden
13.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety79B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability73B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life57C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy71B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall70B+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).