Private Schools Market: ZIP 19102
Opportunity Score
98
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 19102 is an urban area. with a population of 5,946 and household incomes well above the national median ($114,844).
Area Profile
5,946
Population
$114,844
Median Income
+54% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 30.6 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 74.1% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Private Schools and related businesses in ZIP 19102.
3
Child Care Centers
5.0 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,700
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,249
Median Gross Rent
$410 K
Median Home Value
15
Bank Branches
$4.9 M deposits
Tips for Starting a Private School Business in Pennsylvania
- Accreditation takes 2-3 years but determines whether your tuition qualifies for tax credits and whether colleges recognize your diplomas.
- Your first 50 students are the hardest. Most private schools break even around 80-120 students. Plan for 2-3 years of operating losses.
- Facility costs dominate. Leasing a church or community center cuts your startup cost by 60-80% vs. building or buying.
- Teacher salaries run 15-30% below public school equivalents. You'll attract mission-driven educators, but benefits and culture have to compensate.
- The median income here is $114,844. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Related Businesses
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 15
vs. National Average
Median Income
+54% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
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19107
0.5 mi
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19103
0.6 mi
Pop: 25,602
$97,940
Walk: 17.4
19108
0.6 mi
Pop: 162
$189,539
19130
1.2 mi
Pop: 30,424
$110,436
Walk: 15.3
19147
1.4 mi
Pop: 38,747
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19123
1.6 mi
Pop: 19,327
$95,872
Walk: 16.7
19146
1.6 mi
Pop: 40,845
$99,702
Walk: 14.9
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About This Data
Data sources
U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits