NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 18240

PA · Population: 3,901

C+
52/100
77
B+
Safety
59
C+
Affordability
48
C
Quality of Life
23
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 18240

Zip code 18240 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 3,901 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.

The median household income here is $54,662, with home values near $123,900 and rents around $845/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 19.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 13.8% 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
$54,662
Home Value
$123,900
Rent
$845/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
19.1%
Unemployment
13.8%
Owner-Occupied
64.5%
Rent Burden
18.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety77B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability59C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life48CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy23FLower 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).