Zip Code 19120

PA · Population: 71,360

D
33/100
92
A+
Safety
10
F
Affordability
20
F
Quality of Life
10
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 19120

Zip code 19120 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 71,360 residents. It receives an overall grade of D (score: 33/100), 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 $133,200 and median rent of $1,132/month against a median income of $46,505. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 14.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 10.4% 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
$46,505
Home Value
$133,200
Rent
$1,132/mo
Median Age
34
College Educated
14.1%
Unemployment
10.4%
Owner-Occupied
65.1%
Rent Burden
29.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability10FLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life20FEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy10FLower unemployment = higher
Overall33DWeighted 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).