Name: Zip Code 19140
Address: Philadelphia

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 19140 offers excellent transit connectivity with multiple rapid transit stations and numerous bus lines nearby, making transportation effortless without relying on a car. The area features many businesses, grocery stores, and an array of restaurants and cafes within close range. Numerous primary and secondary public and private schools are conveniently accessible. This quiet neighborhood features an abundance of green spaces, providing ample opportunities to connect with nature. With a housing mix dominated by charming, historic townhouses and duplexes, the area reflects architectural character dating primarily from before 1960. Zip Code 19140’s welcoming atmosphere presents a diverse and vibrant community environment.

Characteristics

Transportation

Zip Code 19140 does not require driving as various other modes of transportation are at the disposal of property owners. With many nearby rapid transit stations on the Market-Frankford Line and Broad Street Line, and about 40 nearby bus lines, Zip Code 19140 is very transit friendly. Zip Code 19140 is also particularly conducive to pedestrians; all daily needs can be met without a vehicle, and numerous businesses are especially close at hand. Cycling is easy in Zip Code 19140.

Services

It is especially easy to access both a general and a specialty grocery store as a pedestrian from any home in this area. Likewise, thanks to 350-odd restaurants and cafes in Zip Code 19140, there is typically a spot to get some food or drink just around the corner. It is also easy to access a selection of clothing stores as a pedestrian. Concerning education, house owners will value the proximity to both primary and secondary schools, which are within a short distance from most, if not all, properties for sale in Zip Code 19140. Along with public schools, there are also private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level.

Character

Zip Code 19140 is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this area. This area has numerous streets to visit. Even though there are few nearby entertainment venues, the streets are almost always busy with people, and places to go out at night are well-spread throughout the area. Main streets, like Wyoming Avenue, are great for those who enjoy going out. Zip Code 19140 is quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic, although there are still several noisier sections, especially near one of the railway lines. There are over 100 public green spaces close by for residents to unwind in, including Stenton Park and Germantown Cricket Club, and they are very well-spread out, which results in them being easy to reach from the majority of locations in this area.

Car friendly4.6

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly5.0

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly10.0

All day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk

Transit friendly8.4

Near rapid transit and frequent bus lines

Restaurants8.6

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries9.4

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk