Name: Zip Code 18517
Address: Taylor, PA

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 18517 offers a quiet, slower-paced atmosphere with convenient access to green spaces like Derenick Memorial Park, which is nearby and easy to reach. This postal code features a mix of single detached homes, duplexes, mobile homes, and townhouses, primarily built around 1975. The area provides straightforward car access to major highways and ample parking availability, helping vehicles move smoothly. Bicycles provide a convenient alternative method of transportation throughout the neighborhood. Residents find local high schools accessible, and there are several grocery options, restaurants, and coffee shops to choose from, adding to the convenience and comfort of living here.

Characteristics

Transportation

Cars are a great medium of transportation in this postal code. It is very convenient to find a place to park, and it is a rather short drive to the closest highway, such as Pennsylvania Tpke NE Exn, from anywhere in Zip Code 18517. Traveling as a pedestrian is not very popular in this postal code, despite the fact that many daily needs can be carried out without the use of a car. However, the bike is a fairly good mode of transportation in Zip Code 18517.

Services

Residents will value that wherever their property is situated in Zip Code 18517, high schools are close by. On the other hand, locals may consider it difficult to reach primary schools as pedestrians. Residents have the option of public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level. When it comes to food, the closest supermarket in Zip Code 18517 is usually only a rather short pedestrian trip away. Furthermore, a restaurant is commonly just around the corner, and there are also a few coffee shops in this postal code.

Character

People who prefer a relaxed environment will enjoy Zip Code 18517. This area is reasonably good for those who need quiet surroundings, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue - although there are still several noisier sections, especially close to Pennsylvania Tpke NE Exn or one of the railway lines. Lastly, parks, such as McDade Park, are very well-distributed and there are around 30 of them nearby for residents to enjoy, which results in them being easy to get to from many locations within Zip Code 18517.

Car friendly9.0

Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.0

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.4

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Restaurants5.0

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.4

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Shopping3.6

Some shops within a short drive