Zip Code 19144

PA · Population: 47,454

D
35/100
92
A+
Safety
7
F
Affordability
32
D
Quality of Life
8
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 19144

Zip code 19144 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 47,454 residents. It receives an overall grade of D (score: 35/100), 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 $201,900 and median rent of $1,041/month against a median income of $41,078. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

About 33.5% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 11.8% 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
$41,078
Home Value
$201,900
Rent
$1,041/mo
Median Age
33
College Educated
33.5%
Unemployment
11.8%
Owner-Occupied
36.6%
Rent Burden
30.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability7FLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life32DEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy8FLower unemployment = higher
Overall35DWeighted 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).