Zip Code 19121

PA · Population: 37,740

D
32/100
92
A+
Safety
3
F
Affordability
26
F
Quality of Life
5
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 19121

Zip code 19121 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 37,740 residents. It receives an overall grade of D (score: 32/100), 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 $217,700 and median rent of $1,116/month against a median income of $35,671. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 25.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 14.7% 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
$35,671
Home Value
$217,700
Rent
$1,116/mo
Median Age
27
College Educated
25.1%
Unemployment
14.7%
Owner-Occupied
33.2%
Rent Burden
37.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability3FLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life26FEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy5FLower unemployment = higher
Overall32DWeighted 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).