Zip Code 19148

PA · Population: 50,324

C+
50/100
92
A+
Safety
38
D
Affordability
46
C
Quality of Life
23
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 19148

Zip code 19148 is located in Pennsylvania and is home to approximately 50,324 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 50/100), 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 $269,400 and median rent of $1,389/month against a median income of $71,533. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

About 35.1% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 7% 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
$71,533
Home Value
$269,400
Rent
$1,389/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
35.1%
Unemployment
7%
Owner-Occupied
64.6%
Rent Burden
23.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability38DLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life46CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy23FLower unemployment = higher
Overall50C+Weighted 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).