NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 18844

PA · Population: 1,619

B+
73/100
96
A+
Safety
92
A+
Affordability
77
B+
Quality of Life
27
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 18844

Zip code 18844 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 1,619 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 73/100), 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 $90,727 and home values around $259,300, 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 24.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 12% 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
$90,727
Home Value
$259,300
Rent
$931/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
24.6%
Unemployment
12%
Owner-Occupied
87.4%
Rent Burden
12.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety96A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability92A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life77B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy27FLower unemployment = higher
Overall73B+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).