Zelienople, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Zelienople is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,870. Residents earn $64,583 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
3,870 Population 1,888/sq mi density
$64,583 Median Income $45,406 per capita
$272,500 Home Value $385,164 Zillow
$1,166 Median Rent 34.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
80 Violent Crime/100K 1,433 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,583 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$272,500 home value, $1,166/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K (79% below avg)
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,583
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $272,500
3% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 80/100K
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 43.7%
30% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,166
0% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.5%
86% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.8%
61% lower than US avg

How Zelienople Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,870
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density1,888/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,583
Per Capita$45,406
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$8,033M
Commute33 min

Housing

A
Home Value$272,500
Rent$1,166
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$385,164
Rent Burden34.7%

Crime

F
Violent80/100K
Property1,433/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault80/100K
Burglary318/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.3 in/yr

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.7%
High School+97.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute33 min
EV Stations4
Libraries11

Is Zelienople a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Zelienople receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Zelienople offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Zelienople is $64,583, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Zelienople is $272,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,166 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Zelienople is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 80 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,433 per 100,000, 27% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 43.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Zelienople experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Zelienople has a population of 3,870 with a density of 1,888 people per square mile. The median age is 44.5 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91%), with 2% Hispanic, 1.6% Black.

Population

3,870
Total Population
1,888
People / sq mi
44.5yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.8%
Female 58.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Zelienople vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.0%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Zelienople vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Zelienople is $64,583, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Zelienople vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,583
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$45,406
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
IRS Avg AGI$69,750

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.8%
61% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,586
County GDP$8,033M

Business (County)

Restaurants311
Healthcare472
Retail475
Manufacturing159

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,587
60% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.05%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.3 min
Work from Home14.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Zelienople is $272,500, 3% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,166 (0% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $385,164.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$272,500
3% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$385,164

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,166
0% below US avg
Rent Burden34.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied51.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,587
60% above US avg
Effective Rate2.05%

Health Metrics: Zelienople vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.6%
Premature Death9,406/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access86.4%
Healthcare Facilities472
Zelienople has a violent crime rate of 80 per 100,000 residents, 79% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,433 per 100,000 (27% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Zelienople vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent79.6/100K
79% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault79.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,433.1/100K
27% below US avg
Burglary318.5/100K
Theft1,114.7/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Zelienople has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.3 inches
6% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Area2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density1,888/sq mi
Coordinates40.7857°N, 80.1387°W
County FIPS42007
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 43.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.9%
D 39.2%

Winner: Republican by 20.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+43.7%
30% above US avg
High School+97.0%
School Test Score5.95
A Education Grade (4.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,888/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations4
Alt Fuel Stations5
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities472
Restaurants311
Retail Stores475

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.3 min
Work from Home14.2%

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