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