Zip Code 19104

PA · Population: 53,679

D
39/100
92
A+
Safety
2
F
Affordability
45
C
Quality of Life
18
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 19104

Zip code 19104 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 53,679 residents. It receives an overall grade of D (score: 39/100), 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.

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $253,000 and median rent of $1,225/month against a median income of $33,766. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

About 45.6% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 7.8% 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
$33,766
Home Value
$253,000
Rent
$1,225/mo
Median Age
22
College Educated
45.6%
Unemployment
7.8%
Owner-Occupied
19%
Rent Burden
43.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability2FLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life45CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy18FLower unemployment = higher
Overall39DWeighted 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).