NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 18642

PA · Population: 3,545

A
84/100
91
A+
Safety
83
A
Affordability
71
B+
Quality of Life
89
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 18642

Zip code 18642 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 3,545 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 84/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $73,450 and home values around $129,300, 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 23.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.4%.

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
$73,450
Home Value
$129,300
Rent
$860/mo
Median Age
51
College Educated
23.2%
Unemployment
1.4%
Owner-Occupied
74.1%
Rent Burden
14.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety91A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability83ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life71B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy89ALower unemployment = higher
Overall84AWeighted 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).