Zip Code 19139

PA · Population: 46,041

D
31/100
92
A+
Safety
4
F
Affordability
22
F
Quality of Life
7
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 19139

Zip code 19139 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 46,041 residents. It receives an overall grade of D (score: 31/100), 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 $115,900 and median rent of $1,056/month against a median income of $36,730. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 20.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 12.4% 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
$36,730
Home Value
$115,900
Rent
$1,056/mo
Median Age
32
College Educated
20.1%
Unemployment
12.4%
Owner-Occupied
39.7%
Rent Burden
34.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability4FLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life22FEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy7FLower unemployment = higher
Overall31DWeighted 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).