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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 99.0% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,583 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,406 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,131 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,750 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,586 |
| County GDP | $8,033M |
| Restaurants | 311 |
| Healthcare | 472 |
| Retail | 475 |
| Manufacturing | 159 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,587 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.05% |
| Commute Time | 33.3 min |
| Work from Home | 14.2% |
| Census Median | $272,500 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $385,164 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,166 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 34.7% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 51.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,587 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.05% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,406/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 472 |
| Total Violent | 79.6/100K |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 79.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,433.1/100K |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 318.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,114.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.3 inches |
| 6% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,888/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7857°N, 80.1387°W |
| County FIPS | 42007 |
Winner: Republican by 20.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.7% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,888/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 472 |
| Restaurants | 311 |
| Retail Stores | 475 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 33.3 min |
| Work from Home | 14.2% |