NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 18709

PA · Population: 2,885

C+
54/100
72
B+
Safety
38
D
Affordability
56
C+
Quality of Life
49
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 18709

Zip code 18709 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 2,885 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 54/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $103,700 and median rent of $728/month against a median income of $39,183. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 12.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.7% 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
$39,183
Home Value
$103,700
Rent
$728/mo
Median Age
46
College Educated
12.2%
Unemployment
6.7%
Owner-Occupied
57.8%
Rent Burden
22.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety72B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability38DLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life56C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy49CLower unemployment = higher
Overall54C+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).