NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 19079

PA · Population: 9,183

C+
50/100
83
A
Safety
52
C+
Affordability
46
C
Quality of Life
19
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 19079

Zip code 19079 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 9,183 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 50/100), 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.

The median household income here is $61,818, with home values near $139,500 and rents around $1,232/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 20.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 17.1% 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
$61,818
Home Value
$139,500
Rent
$1,232/mo
Median Age
33
College Educated
20.3%
Unemployment
17.1%
Owner-Occupied
58.6%
Rent Burden
23.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety83ALower crime = higher score
Affordability52C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life46CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy19FLower unemployment = higher
Overall50C+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).