Far Northeast

Far Northeast

Type	Regional Overview
Location	Northeast Philadelphia
ZIP code(s)	19114, 19115, 19116, 19152, 19154
Boundaries	Roughly Roosevelt Boulevard to Bucks County line, Delaware River to Montgomery County
Adjacent	Bustleton, Somerton, Torresdale, Bucks County
Major streets	Roosevelt Boulevard, Bustleton Avenue, Academy Road
Transit	SEPTA Regional Rail (limited), bus routes
Landmarks	Philadelphia Mills, near Bucks County

Far Northeast refers to the outer section of Northeast Philadelphia, the most suburban part of the city. Developed primarily after World War II, the Far Northeast has a distinctly suburban character with single-family homes, shopping centers, and car-dependent transportation.

Geography

The Far Northeast is distinguished from the Near Northeast:

• Farthest from Center City
• Post-WWII development (1950s-1990s)
• Suburban density
• Limited transit
• Newer housing stock

Neighborhoods

The Far Northeast includes:

• Somerton
• Bustleton
• Torresdale
• Fox Chase
• Morrell Park
• Byberry
• Academy Gardens

Character

Housing

• Single-family homes predominant
• Split-levels, ranches, colonials
• Townhouse developments
• Larger lots
• Cul-de-sacs and planned streets

Demographics

• Middle-class families
• More homogeneous than Near Northeast
• Growing immigrant communities
• Commuters

Transportation

• Car-dependent
• Limited Regional Rail
• Bus service (less frequent)
• Long commute to Center City
• Near PA Turnpike and I-95

Philadelphia Mills

Philadelphia Mills (formerly Franklin Mills) is a major regional shopping destination:

• Large outlet mall
• Entertainment venues
• Regional draw

Living in the Far Northeast

• Suburban lifestyle
• Newer homes
• Shopping nearby
• Car necessary
• Near Bucks County

See Also

• Near Northeast
• Northeast Philadelphia
• Somerton