Wissinoming, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Wissinoming is a neighborhood in the Near Northeast section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is bordered by Tacony on the north, Bridesburg on the south, I-95 and the Delaware River on the east, and Frankford on the west. Its ZIP code is 19135. The intersection of Frankford and Harbison Avenues is considered the "heart" of Wissinoming. Although the southern borders of this neighborhood are ill-defined, Wissinoming ends where Harbison Avenue becomes Aramingo Avenue.

Throughout much of the twentieth century, Wissinoming was a strong Irish-American community, but its population has become more diverse in recent years.

Neighborhoods of the Northeast section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Academy Gardens - Ashton-Woodenbridge - Bridesburg - Burholme - Bustleton - Byberry - Castor Garden - Crestmont Farms - Fishtown - Fox Chase - Frankford - Harrowgate - Holme Circle - Holmesburg - Juniata - Kensington - Lawncrest - Lexington Park - Mayfair - Millbrook - Modena Park - Morrell Park - Normandy - Oxford Circle - Parkwood - Pennypack - Port Richmond - Rhawnhurst - Ryers - Somerton - Tacony - Torresdale - Upper Holmesburg - Winchester Park - Wissinoming


Philadelphia neighbohoods

Center City - North Philadelphia - Northwest Philadelphia - The Northeast - South Philadelphia - Southwest Philadelphia - West Philadelphia