Question 1

Is 19140 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 19140 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 19140 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 19140?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 19140 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 19140. 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, 19140 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 19140?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 19140 is approximately $99K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 19140 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 19140 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 19140 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 19140 has an overall NeighborScore of 78/100, 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 78/100, 19140 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 19140

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Cayuga School	KG–05	—	—	—
Munoz-Marin Luis	PK–08	—	—	—
Steel Edward Sch	PK–08	—	—	—
Taylor Bayard Sch	KG–05	—	—	—
Cramp William Sch	PK–05	—	—	—
Bethune Mary McLeod Sch	PK–08	—	—	—
McClure Alexander K Sch	PK–05	—	—	—
Clemente Roberto MS	06–08	—	—	—
The Linc	09–12	—	—	—
Kenderton El Sch	KG–08	—	—	—
Philadelphia Learning Academy - North	09–12	—	—	—
Multicultural Academy CS	09–12	—	—	—
Laboratory CS	KG–08	—	—	—
Esperanza Academy CS	KG–12	—	—	—
Antonia Pantoja Community CS	KG–08	—	—	—
Mastery CS-Gratz Campus	07–12	—	—	—
Esperanza Cyber CS	KG–12	—	—	—
Mastery CS-Cleveland Elementary	KG–08	—	—	—
Mastery Prep Elementary CS	KG–06	—	—	—