NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 18505

PA · Population: 21,588

B
61/100
76
B+
Safety
50
C+
Affordability
62
B
Quality of Life
57
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 18505

Zip code 18505 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 21,588 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 61/100), 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 $51,535, with home values near $127,300 and rents around $899/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 25.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.7%, 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
$51,535
Home Value
$127,300
Rent
$899/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
25.3%
Unemployment
5.7%
Owner-Occupied
55.3%
Rent Burden
20.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety76B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability50C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life62BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy57C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall61BWeighted 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).