Name: Zip Code 19106
Address: Philadelphia, PA

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 19106 offers excellent public transportation options, including rapid transit lines and numerous bus routes that connect the area efficiently. The bicycling infrastructure is well-developed with convenient bike-share stations scattered throughout the neighborhood. Residents find many grocery options nearby, with a variety of public and private schools accessible within a short distance. This vibrant community hosts more than 150 restaurants and cafes, providing a wide range of dining experiences. The area boasts lively entertainment venues and nightlife hotspots, especially along 2nd Street. Green spaces like Independence National Historical Park and I-95 Park provide relaxing outdoor retreats accessible from many parts of Zip Code 19106.

Characteristics

Transportation

Zip Code 19106 will appeal to home buyers that use a variety of modes of transportation. Property owners can rely on public transit to travel in this postal code due to a multitude of nearby rapid transit stations on the Riverline Light Rail, Broad Street Line, Westbound to Philadelphia and Market-Frankford Line, and over 50 nearby bus lines. Getting around as a pedestrian is also particularly practical for property owners in Zip Code 19106; many daily needs are very easy to carry out without a vehicle, and there are also countless businesses close by. Riding a bike is moderately embraced in this postal code as the cycling infrastructure is rather extensive, and bike-share stations are hardly ever more than a short distance away.

Services

It is especially convenient to reach both a general and a specialty grocery store as a pedestrian from anywhere in Zip Code 19106. Over 150 supermarkets are located nearby, and the best selection can be found on streets such as 4th Street. Moreover, thanks to over 900 restaurants and over 100 coffee shops, Zip Code 19106 is a great place in which to eat out. It is also very easy to get to a selection of clothing stores without a car, for instance along Ionic Street. Regarding education, both primary and secondary schools are very easy to reach as a pedestrian from anywhere in Zip Code 19106. Locals are served by public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level.

Character

Zip Code 19106 is a great area for those who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. There are a very large number of things to do in this area to check out. There is a great variety of entertainment venues, the streets are very often busy with people, and finding one of the over 150 bars is very easy since they are generally situated in especially convenient locations. 2nd Street in particular offers a wide selection of nightlife. Getting to public green spaces, including I-95 Park and Ulysses Wiggins Waterfront Park, is very easy from most locations within the postal code since there are over 150 of them close by for residents to unwind in.

Car friendly5.2

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly5.6

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly10.0

Exceptional number of pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a few minutes' walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost always practical

Transit friendly10.0

Near a wide variety of subway lines and/or other frequent transit routes

Restaurants10.0

Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries9.6

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping9.8

Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes10.0

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Quiet0.2

Many sources of noise nearby