NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 18509

PA · Population: 13,697

B
62/100
76
B+
Safety
50
C+
Affordability
61
B
Quality of Life
60
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 18509

Zip code 18509 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 13,697 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 62/100), 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 $52,163, with home values near $162,800 and rents around $930/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 26.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.4%, 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
$52,163
Home Value
$162,800
Rent
$930/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
26.3%
Unemployment
5.4%
Owner-Occupied
47.3%
Rent Burden
21.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety76B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability50C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life61BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy60BLower unemployment = higher
Overall62BWeighted 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).