19121 ZIP Code
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 19121 |
| City/Town: | Philadelphia |
| County: | Philadelphia |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 37,740 |
| Median Household Income: | $35,671 |
| Per Capita Income: | $27,907 |
| Total Housing Units: | 19,033 |
| Median Home Value: | $217,700 |
| Land Area: | 2.4 sq miles
6.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.9821, -75.1798 |
Population Information (19121 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 37,740 | -- |
| Male: | 17,226 | 45.6% |
| Female: | 20,514 | 54.4% |
| Median Age: | 27.2 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 2,266 | 6.0% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,421 | 6.4% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,154 | 5.7% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,006 | 10.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 6,312 | 16.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,088 | 18.8% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,138 | 8.3% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,094 | 8.2% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,553 | 4.1% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,132 | 5.6% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,305 | 6.1% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 866 | 2.3% |
| 85 years and over: | 405 | 1.1% |
Housing Information (19121 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $217,700 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- |
| Median rent: | $1,116 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 19,033 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,653 | 82.2% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,380 | 17.8% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,203 | 33.2% |
| Renter-occupied: | 10,450 | 66.8% |
Educational Attainment (19121 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,581 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 817 | 4.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,723 | 13.2% |
| High school graduate: | 6,711 | 32.6% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,160 | 20.2% |
| Associate degree: | 1,010 | 4.9% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,749 | 13.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,411 | 11.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.8% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.1% |
Income Information (19121 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $35,671 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $60,326 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $47,422 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $27,907 / yr. |
Employment (19121 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,081 | -- |
| Employed: | 16,263 | 85.3% |
| Unemployed: | 2,804 | 14.7% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,352 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,747 | 78.4% |
| Government workers: | 2,906 | 17.9% |
| Self-employed: | 610 | 3.8% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (19121 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,299 | 19.3% |
| Black or African American: | 25,625 | 67.9% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 25 | 0.1% |
| Asian: | 1,989 | 5.3% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 1,084 | 2.9% |
| Two or more races: | 1,718 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,720 | 4.6% |
| Mexican: | 2,958 | 7.8% |
| Puerto Rican: | 441 | 1.2% |
| Cuban: | 1,403 | 3.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 78 | 0.2% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,036 | 2.7% |
Income Distribution (19121 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 2,657 | 17.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,367 | 8.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,284 | 14.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,438 | 9.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,604 | 10.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,370 | 15.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,291 | 8.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,398 | 8.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 625 | 4.0% |
| $200,000 or more: | 619 | 4.0% |
Commute to Work (19121 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,155 | 31.7% |
| Carpooled: | 975 | 6.0% |
| Public transportation: | 5,549 | 34.1% |
| Walked: | 1,674 | 10.3% |
| Other means: | 380 | 2.3% |
| Worked from home: | 2,100 | 12.9% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.7 min | -- |
Industry (19121 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 19 | 0.1% |
| Construction: | 713 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing: | 385 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade: | 184 | 1.1% |
| Retail trade: | 1,911 | 11.8% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 799 | 4.9% |
| Information: | 177 | 1.1% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 909 | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,686 | 10.4% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,539 | 34.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,594 | 16.0% |
| Other services: | 535 | 3.3% |
| Public administration: | 812 | 5.0% |
Poverty Status (19121 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 39.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -888,888,888 | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
Health Insurance (19121 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 34,598 | 91.7% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,001 | 53.0% |
| Public health coverage: | 18,650 | 49.4% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,097 | 8.2% |
Benefits & Assistance (19121 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,353 | 72.5% |
| Social Security income: | 3,601 | 23.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,846 | 11.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,744 | 11.1% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,499 | 9.6% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 5,730 | 36.6% |
Housing Types (19121 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,200 | 6.3% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 10,406 | 54.7% |
| 2 units: | 1,897 | 10.0% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,673 | 14.0% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 478 | 2.5% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 412 | 2.2% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,894 | 10.0% |
| Mobile home: | 73 | 0.4% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (19121 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 296 | 1.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,147 | 11.3% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,560 | 8.2% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,010 | 5.3% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 932 | 4.9% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,135 | 6.0% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,190 | 6.3% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,277 | 6.7% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,760 | 9.2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 7,726 | 40.6% |
Bedrooms (19121 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,306 | 6.9% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,202 | 11.6% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,615 | 24.2% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,210 | 37.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,468 | 13.0% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,232 | 6.5% |
Heating Fuel (19121 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,584 | 61.2% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 227 | 1.5% |
| Electricity: | 5,410 | 34.6% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 140 | 0.9% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 21 | 0.1% |
| No fuel used: | 271 | 1.7% |
Vehicles Available (19121 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 7,160 | 45.7% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,317 | 40.4% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,777 | 11.4% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 399 | 2.5% |
Home Value Distribution (19121 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 444 | 8.5% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 542 | 10.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 980 | 18.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 385 | 7.4% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,611 | 31.0% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 942 | 18.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 268 | 5.2% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 31 | 0.6% |
Housing Costs (19121 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,467 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $491 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,116 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.51 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.24 |
Households (19121 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,653 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,718 | 11.0% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 648 | 4.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,277 | 27.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 8,521 | 54.4% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,580 | 29.3% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,194 | 20.4% |
| Average household size: | 2.33 | -- |
| Average family size: | 3.14 | -- |
Marital Status (19121 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,027 | -- |
| Never married: | 9,532 | 73.2% |
| Now married: | 1,902 | 14.6% |
| Separated: | 487 | 3.7% |
| Widowed: | 992 | 7.6% |
| Divorced: | 12,412 | 95.3% |
School Enrollment (19121 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 13,199 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 767 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 426 | 3.2% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,756 | 28.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,926 | 14.6% |
| College or graduate school: | 6,324 | 47.9% |
Veterans & Disability (19121 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 29,353 | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,051 | 3.6% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 37,695 | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,159 | 16.3% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 183 | 3.0% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,201 | 68.2% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,775 | 28.8% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19121 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 28,369 | 75.2% |
| Different house: | 9,070 | 24.0% |
| Same county: | 5,637 | 62.1% |
| Different county: | 3,124 | 34.4% |
| Different state: | 1,294 | 14.3% |
| Abroad: | 309 | 3.4% |
Place of Birth (19121 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 34,699 | 91.9% |
| Foreign born: | 412 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,041 | 738.1% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,041 | 738.1% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,041 | 738.1% |
| Asia: | 177 | 43.0% |
| Africa: | 315 | 76.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 1,268 | 307.8% |
| Northern America: | 40 | 9.7% |
Language Spoken at Home (19121 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 35,474 | -- |
| English only: | 31,416 | 88.6% |
| Language other than English: | 4,058 | 11.4% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,902 | 5.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 443 | 1.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,459 | 4.1% |
| Other languages: | 254 | 0.7% |
Computers & Internet (19121 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,653 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,248 | 91.0% |
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