Zip Code 19138

PA · Population: 32,471

D
34/100
92
A+
Safety
12
F
Affordability
25
F
Quality of Life
5
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 19138

Zip code 19138 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 32,471 residents. It receives an overall grade of D (score: 34/100), 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 $152,800 and median rent of $1,137/month against a median income of $48,091. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 16.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 13.9% 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
$48,091
Home Value
$152,800
Rent
$1,137/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
16.4%
Unemployment
13.9%
Owner-Occupied
64.3%
Rent Burden
28.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability12FLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life25FEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy5FLower unemployment = higher
Overall34DWeighted 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).