Private Schools Market: ZIP 19130
Opportunity Score
69
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 19130 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 30,424 and household incomes well above the national median ($110,436). There are 3 private schools operations in ZIP 19130.
Area Profile
30,424
Population
$110,436
Median Income
+48% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
15.3/20
Foot Traffic
Very Walkable
Median Age: 33.7 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 64.6% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Private Schools and related businesses in ZIP 19130.
3
Private Schools
Low competition — room to establish
1.0 per 10K residents
12
Child Care Centers
3.9 per 10K residents
What this means:
Private Schools are 20.0% of the relevant market in ZIP 19130 (3 vs. 12 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,490
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,836
Median Gross Rent
$480 K
Median Home Value
7
Bank Branches
$370 K 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 $110,436. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Walkable
- Private Schools
- 3
- Related Businesses
- 12
- Bank Branches
- 7
vs. National Average
Median Income
+48% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+4.8 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
19103
1.0 mi
Pop: 25,602
$97,940
Walk: 17.4
19108
1.1 mi
Pop: 162
$189,539
19121
1.1 mi
Pop: 40,324
$36,208
Walk: 14.7
19102
1.2 mi
Pop: 5,946
$114,844
19109
1.4 mi
Pop: 0
Walk: 16.8
19107
1.5 mi
Pop: 15,478
$70,382
Walk: 18.0
19104
1.8 mi
Pop: 54,454
$39,526
Walk: 15.7
19146
2.0 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