Zip Code 19126

PA · Population: 17,627

C
42/100
92
A+
Safety
29
F
Affordability
35
D
Quality of Life
10
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 19126

Zip code 19126 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 17,627 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 42/100), 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 $182,100 and median rent of $1,105/month against a median income of $58,995. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 23.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 10.2% 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
$58,995
Home Value
$182,100
Rent
$1,105/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
23.9%
Unemployment
10.2%
Owner-Occupied
62.1%
Rent Burden
22.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability29FLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life35DEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy10FLower unemployment = higher
Overall42CWeighted 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).