19138 ZIP Code
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 19138 |
| City/Town: | Philadelphia |
| County: | Philadelphia |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 32,471 |
| Median Household Income: | $48,091 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,124 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,204 |
| Median Home Value: | $152,800 |
| Land Area: | 1.8 sq miles
4.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.0560, -75.1595 |
Population Information (19138 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 32,471 | -- |
| Male: | 14,787 | 45.5% |
| Female: | 17,684 | 54.5% |
| Median Age: | 36.2 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 1,726 | 5.3% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,473 | 7.6% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,470 | 7.6% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,429 | 7.5% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,856 | 5.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,881 | 15.0% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,800 | 11.7% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,518 | 10.8% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,543 | 4.8% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,171 | 6.7% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,295 | 10.1% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,645 | 5.1% |
| 85 years and over: | 664 | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19138 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $152,800 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- |
| Median rent: | $1,137 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 14,204 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,827 | 90.3% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,377 | 9.7% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,242 | 64.3% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,585 | 35.7% |
Educational Attainment (19138 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,517 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 931 | 4.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,922 | 8.9% |
| High school graduate: | 7,726 | 35.9% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,748 | 26.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,655 | 7.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,248 | 10.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,287 | 6.0% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.7% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.4% |
Income Information (19138 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $48,091 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $61,093 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $56,597 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,124 / yr. |
Employment (19138 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,795 | -- |
| Employed: | 13,592 | 86.1% |
| Unemployed: | 2,203 | 13.9% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,357 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,135 | 81.9% |
| Government workers: | 2,149 | 15.8% |
| Self-employed: | 308 | 2.3% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (19138 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 876 | 2.7% |
| Black or African American: | 30,203 | 93.0% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 35 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 23 | 0.1% |
| Some other race: | 153 | 0.5% |
| Two or more races: | 1,181 | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 439 | 1.4% |
| Mexican: | 578 | 1.8% |
| Puerto Rican: | 8 | 0.0% |
| Cuban: | 492 | 1.5% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 62 | 0.2% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 16 | 0.0% |
Income Distribution (19138 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,451 | 11.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,014 | 7.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,476 | 11.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,385 | 10.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,422 | 11.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,656 | 20.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,241 | 9.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,544 | 12.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 260 | 2.0% |
| $200,000 or more: | 378 | 2.9% |
Commute to Work (19138 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,530 | 55.4% |
| Carpooled: | 419 | 3.1% |
| Public transportation: | 3,469 | 25.5% |
| Walked: | 338 | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 266 | 2.0% |
| Worked from home: | 1,245 | 9.2% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 35.8 min | -- |
Industry (19138 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 20 | 0.1% |
| Construction: | 132 | 1.0% |
| Manufacturing: | 530 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade: | 285 | 2.1% |
| Retail trade: | 1,782 | 13.1% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,330 | 9.8% |
| Information: | 199 | 1.5% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 683 | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,565 | 11.5% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,522 | 40.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 387 | 2.8% |
| Other services: | 295 | 2.2% |
| Public administration: | 862 | 6.3% |
Poverty Status (19138 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 23.9% |
| 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 (19138 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 30,520 | 94.0% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,147 | 49.7% |
| Public health coverage: | 18,480 | 56.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,951 | 6.0% |
Benefits & Assistance (19138 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,151 | 71.3% |
| Social Security income: | 5,016 | 39.1% |
| Retirement income: | 2,616 | 20.4% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 850 | 6.6% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 639 | 5.0% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,494 | 35.0% |
Housing Types (19138 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 736 | 5.2% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 10,757 | 75.7% |
| 2 units: | 1,316 | 9.3% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 335 | 2.4% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 172 | 1.2% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 191 | 1.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 697 | 4.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (19138 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 91 | 0.6% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 215 | 1.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 29 | 0.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 144 | 1.0% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 635 | 4.5% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 940 | 6.6% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,843 | 20.0% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 3,271 | 23.0% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 6,036 | 42.5% |
Bedrooms (19138 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 193 | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,750 | 12.3% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,516 | 10.7% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,829 | 69.2% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 724 | 5.1% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 192 | 1.4% |
Heating Fuel (19138 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,229 | 79.7% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 248 | 1.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,575 | 12.3% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 708 | 5.5% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 45 | 0.4% |
| No fuel used: | 22 | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19138 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 3,497 | 27.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,248 | 48.7% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,399 | 18.7% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 683 | 5.3% |
Home Value Distribution (19138 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 287 | 3.5% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,227 | 14.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,472 | 30.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,088 | 25.3% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,617 | 19.6% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 388 | 4.7% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 126 | 1.5% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 37 | 0.4% |
Housing Costs (19138 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,270 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $539 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,137 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.34 |
Households (19138 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,827 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,672 | 20.8% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 668 | 5.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,697 | 21.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,781 | 52.9% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,859 | 30.1% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,616 | 36.0% |
| Average household size: | 2.49 | -- |
| Average family size: | 3.28 | -- |
Marital Status (19138 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,396 | -- |
| Never married: | 6,658 | 58.4% |
| Now married: | 3,111 | 27.3% |
| Separated: | 525 | 4.6% |
| Widowed: | 780 | 6.8% |
| Divorced: | 7,285 | 63.9% |
School Enrollment (19138 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,389 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 409 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten: | 423 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,981 | 47.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,031 | 24.2% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,545 | 18.4% |
Veterans & Disability (19138 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 24,189 | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,226 | 5.1% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 32,471 | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,513 | 17.0% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 595 | 10.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,633 | 47.8% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,285 | 41.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19138 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 28,137 | 86.7% |
| Different house: | 4,170 | 12.8% |
| Same county: | 3,177 | 76.2% |
| Different county: | 939 | 22.5% |
| Different state: | 275 | 6.6% |
| Abroad: | 54 | 1.3% |
Place of Birth (19138 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,963 | 92.3% |
| Foreign born: | 541 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,508 | 463.6% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,508 | 463.6% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,508 | 463.6% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Africa: | 237 | 43.8% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 2,249 | 415.7% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (19138 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 30,745 | -- |
| English only: | 29,141 | 94.8% |
| Language other than English: | 1,604 | 5.2% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 545 | 1.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 877 | 2.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 35 | 0.1% |
| Other languages: | 147 | 0.5% |
Computers & Internet (19138 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,827 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,658 | 90.9% |
Philadelphia, PA19138