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Latest revision as of 16:18, 23 December 2025

Feltonville
TypeNeighborhood
LocationNorth Philadelphia / Lower Northeast
ZIP code(s)19120, 19124
BoundariesRoughly Wyoming Avenue to Rising Sun Avenue, Broad Street to Roosevelt Boulevard
AdjacentLogan, Olney, Juniata Park, Hunting Park
Major streetsRising Sun Avenue, 5th Street, Wyoming Avenue
TransitBroad Street Line (nearby), SEPTA bus routes
LandmarksFeltonville community, small neighborhood parks

Feltonville is a neighborhood in the lower Northeast Philadelphia / northern North Philadelphia area. The neighborhood has a working-class character and faces economic challenges, though community organizations work to support residents and improve conditions.

History

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Feltonville developed in the early 20th century as part of Philadelphia's industrial expansion. The neighborhood provided housing for workers in nearby factories and industrial facilities. Like many North Philadelphia neighborhoods, it experienced economic decline in the latter half of the 20th century.

Character

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Housing

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  • Brick rowhouses
  • Twins and duplexes
  • Mix of conditions
  • Affordable prices
  • Some property vacancies

Community

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  • Working-class families
  • Latino community (significant)
  • African-American community
  • Immigrant families

Challenges

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  • Poverty
  • Property vacancies
  • Crime concerns
  • Limited commercial services

Commercial Areas

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  • Rising Sun Avenue - local businesses
  • 5th Street corridor
  • Neighborhood stores and services
  • Latino businesses and restaurants

Living in Feltonville

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  • Affordable housing
  • Working-class community
  • Near transit connections
  • Community organizations active

Getting There

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  • SEPTA buses: 18, 26, 75
  • Broad Street Line: Nearby at Erie Station
  • Roosevelt Boulevard: Eastern boundary

See Also

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