Bustleton
Bustleton
| Type | Neighborhood |
|---|---|
| Location | Northeast Philadelphia |
| ZIP code(s) | 19115, 19116, 19152 |
| Named for | Bustleton village (historic) |
| Boundaries | Roughly Welsh Road to Byberry Road, Roosevelt Boulevard to Somerton |
| Adjacent | Somerton, Fox Chase, Oxford Circle |
| Major streets | Bustleton Avenue, Roosevelt Boulevard, Welsh Road |
| Transit | SEPTA bus routes |
| Landmarks | Bustleton commercial corridor, Northeast Philadelphia Airport |
Bustleton is a large neighborhood in the far Northeast Philadelphia, centered on Bustleton Avenue, one of the longest commercial corridors in the city. The neighborhood developed primarily after World War II and maintains a suburban character with shopping centers, single-family homes, and diverse demographics.
History
[edit | edit source]Bustleton takes its name from a historic village along the Bustleton-Newtown Turnpike (now Bustleton Avenue). The area remained largely rural until post-World War II development transformed Northeast Philadelphia. The neighborhood attracted families seeking affordable homeownership with suburban amenities.
Bustleton Avenue
[edit | edit source]Bustleton Avenue is the neighborhood's spine:
- One of Philadelphia's longest commercial streets
- Strip malls and shopping centers
- Restaurants and services
- Major retail destination for Northeast Philadelphia
- Auto-oriented development
Character
[edit | edit source]Housing
[edit | edit source]- Single-family homes
- Split-levels and ranches
- Townhouse developments
- Apartment complexes
- Suburban-style lots
Demographics
[edit | edit source]- Large Russian/Eastern European immigrant community
- Jewish community
- Korean community
- Asian businesses and restaurants
- Diverse population
Commercial Areas
[edit | edit source]- Roosevelt Mall (nearby)
- Numerous strip shopping centers
- Supermarkets and big-box stores
- Ethnic grocery stores and restaurants
Living in Bustleton
[edit | edit source]- Affordable single-family homes
- Shopping and services
- More space than inner city
- Auto-dependent
- Diverse food options
Getting There
[edit | edit source]- SEPTA buses: 14, 58, 67, 28
- Roosevelt Boulevard: Major arterial
- Car: Primary transportation mode