NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 18656

PA · Population: 2,224

A
83/100
89
A
Safety
78
B+
Affordability
80
A
Quality of Life
84
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 18656

Zip code 18656 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 2,224 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 83/100), 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 $70,556 and home values around $189,800, 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 25.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.4%.

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
$70,556
Home Value
$189,800
Rent
$921/mo
Median Age
48
College Educated
25.6%
Unemployment
2.4%
Owner-Occupied
92.5%
Rent Burden
15.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety89ALower crime = higher score
Affordability78B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life80AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy84ALower unemployment = higher
Overall83AWeighted 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).