Question 1

Is 19120 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 19120 in Philadelphia has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Philadelphia city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 19120 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 19120?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 19120 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 19120. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 19120 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Philadelphia. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 19120?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 19120 is approximately $169K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 19120 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 19120 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 19120 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 19120 has an overall NeighborScore of 71/100, placing it in the moderate range for Philadelphia. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 71/100, 19120 scores similarly to the middle tier of Philadelphia neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Philadelphia — ZIP 19120

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences	06–08	—	—	—
Marshall Thurgood	PK–08	—	—	—
Washington Grover Jr Sch	05–08	—	—	—
Barton Clara Sch	KG–02	—	—	—
Finletter Thomas K Sch	PK–08	—	—	—
Lowell James R Sch	PK–04	—	—	—
Morrison Andrew J Sch	KG–08	—	—	—
Olney El Sch	KG–08	—	—	—
Feltonville Intermediate School	03–05	—	—	—
Franklin Benjamin Sch	KG–08	—	—	—
Olney HS	09–12	—	—	—
Eugenio Maria DE Hostos CS	KG–08	—	—	—
ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber CS	KG–12	—	—	—
Universal Creighton CS	KG–08	—	—	—