Zip Code 19124

PA · Population: 72,919

D
33/100
92
A+
Safety
10
F
Affordability
24
F
Quality of Life
7
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 19124

Zip code 19124 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 72,919 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 $133,700 and median rent of $1,037/month against a median income of $44,683. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 14.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 12.2% 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
$44,683
Home Value
$133,700
Rent
$1,037/mo
Median Age
32
College Educated
14.9%
Unemployment
12.2%
Owner-Occupied
63.5%
Rent Burden
27.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability10FLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life24FEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy7FLower 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).