17866 Zip Code, Coal Township

Crime Rate & Statistics

A

Very safe zip code — well below-average crime rates

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Coal Township

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Average
Low 91 / 300 High
Violent Crime 78
22% below national avg
Property Crime 98
2% below national avg
City Ranking
0%
safer than other
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Is 17866 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is very safe. Zip code 17866 in Coal Township, PA has a safety grade of A. The overall crime index is 91, which is 9% below the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Coal Township.

Looking at specific crime types, rape is the most elevated concern (index: 117, 17% above average), while robbery is the lowest risk (index: 19).

Highest Risk
Rape · Index 117 (17% above avg)
Lowest Risk
Robbery · Index 19 (81% below avg)

17866 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Coal Township city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type Index vs National Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder
84 -16% Average
Assault
92 -8% Average
Robbery
19 -81% Low
Rape
117 +17% Moderate
Property Crime
Burglary
104 +4% Moderate
Larceny / Theft
86 -14% Average
Vehicle Theft
104 +4% Moderate

17866 Crime Map

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17866 Demographics & Context

Population
9,993
Median Income
$50,816
Home Value
$142,457
Median Age
44
Pop. Density
416/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 7.3%
Graduate Degree 3.2%

Housing

77%
23%
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 81.3%
Black 15.2%
Hispanic 3.8%
Asian 0.4%
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Coal Township Crime Statistics
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 17866, Coal Township?

Zip code 17866 in Coal Township, PA has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime index is 91, which is 9% below the national average. Zip code 17866 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Coal Township.

Is Zip code 17866 a safe neighborhood in Coal Township?

Zip code 17866 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in Coal Township, earning a crime grade of A. The highest concern is Rape (index: 117), while Robbery is the lowest risk (index: 19). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Coal Township.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 17866?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 17866 is Rape, with a crime index of 117 (17% above the national average). Overall, property crime is more prevalent than violent crime in this neighborhood, which is consistent with national trends.

What are the demographics of Zip code 17866?

Zip code 17866 has a population of approximately 9,993. The median household income is $50,816. The median home value is $142,457. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 17866 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 17866's overall crime rate is 9% below the national average (index 91 vs 100). Within Coal Township, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated April 2026.