19139 ZIP Code
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 19139 |
| City/Town: | Philadelphia |
| County: | Philadelphia |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 46,041 |
| Median Household Income: | $36,730 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,937 |
| Total Housing Units: | 23,187 |
| Median Home Value: | $115,900 |
| Land Area: | 1.8 sq miles
4.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.9616, -75.2311 |
Population Information (19139 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 46,041 | -- |
| Male: | 20,690 | 44.9% |
| Female: | 25,351 | 55.1% |
| Median Age: | 32.1 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 3,444 | 7.5% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,952 | 6.4% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,369 | 7.3% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,544 | 5.5% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,685 | 8.0% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 9,482 | 20.6% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,563 | 9.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,698 | 10.2% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,675 | 5.8% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,575 | 5.6% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,542 | 7.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,866 | 4.1% |
| 85 years and over: | 646 | 1.4% |
Housing Information (19139 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $115,900 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- |
| Median rent: | $1,056 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 23,187 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,444 | 83.9% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,743 | 16.1% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,718 | 39.7% |
| Renter-occupied: | 11,726 | 60.3% |
Educational Attainment (19139 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 30,047 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 935 | 3.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,937 | 9.8% |
| High school graduate: | 10,534 | 35.1% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,802 | 26.0% |
| Associate degree: | 1,803 | 6.0% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,828 | 12.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,208 | 7.3% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.1% |
Income Information (19139 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $36,730 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $58,668 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $47,512 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,937 / yr. |
Employment (19139 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,505 | -- |
| Employed: | 18,832 | 87.6% |
| Unemployed: | 2,664 | 12.4% |
| Not in labor force: | 14,413 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,594 | 82.8% |
| Government workers: | 2,691 | 14.3% |
| Self-employed: | 537 | 2.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19139 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,312 | 7.2% |
| Black or African American: | 39,074 | 84.9% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 188 | 0.4% |
| Asian: | 966 | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 63 | 0.1% |
| Some other race: | 820 | 1.8% |
| Two or more races: | 1,618 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,513 | 3.3% |
| Mexican: | 1,555 | 3.4% |
| Puerto Rican: | 270 | 0.6% |
| Cuban: | 935 | 2.0% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 24 | 0.1% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 326 | 0.7% |
Income Distribution (19139 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 3,242 | 16.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,924 | 9.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,162 | 11.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,149 | 11.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,379 | 12.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,449 | 17.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,995 | 10.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,292 | 6.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 361 | 1.9% |
| $200,000 or more: | 491 | 2.5% |
Commute to Work (19139 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,719 | 41.0% |
| Carpooled: | 889 | 4.7% |
| Public transportation: | 5,834 | 31.0% |
| Walked: | 967 | 5.1% |
| Other means: | 671 | 3.6% |
| Worked from home: | 2,177 | 11.6% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 34.1 min | -- |
Industry (19139 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 29 | 0.2% |
| Construction: | 664 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing: | 594 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade: | 135 | 0.7% |
| Retail trade: | 1,744 | 9.3% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,380 | 7.3% |
| Information: | 160 | 0.8% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 987 | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,654 | 8.8% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 7,733 | 41.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,910 | 10.1% |
| Other services: | 856 | 4.5% |
| Public administration: | 986 | 5.2% |
Poverty Status (19139 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 28.6% |
| 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 (19139 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 41,925 | 91.1% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,432 | 48.7% |
| Public health coverage: | 26,385 | 57.3% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,564 | 7.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19139 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,365 | 68.7% |
| Social Security income: | 5,343 | 27.5% |
| Retirement income: | 3,131 | 16.1% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 2,751 | 14.1% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,569 | 8.1% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 6,891 | 35.4% |
Housing Types (19139 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 748 | 3.2% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 13,966 | 60.2% |
| 2 units: | 2,798 | 12.1% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,938 | 8.4% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 872 | 3.8% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 475 | 2.0% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,354 | 10.2% |
| Mobile home: | 36 | 0.2% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (19139 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 7 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 590 | 2.5% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 470 | 2.0% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 721 | 3.1% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 763 | 3.3% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,429 | 6.2% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,338 | 5.8% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,876 | 12.4% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 3,690 | 15.9% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 11,303 | 48.7% |
Bedrooms (19139 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,303 | 5.6% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,460 | 14.9% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,973 | 17.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 11,090 | 47.8% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,626 | 11.3% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 735 | 3.2% |
Heating Fuel (19139 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 12,533 | 64.5% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 215 | 1.1% |
| Electricity: | 5,878 | 30.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 702 | 3.6% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 30 | 0.2% |
| No fuel used: | 86 | 0.4% |
Vehicles Available (19139 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 8,146 | 41.9% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,216 | 42.3% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,548 | 13.1% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 534 | 2.7% |
Home Value Distribution (19139 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 603 | 7.8% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,571 | 33.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,789 | 23.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 944 | 12.2% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 993 | 12.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 495 | 6.4% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 273 | 3.5% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 50 | 0.6% |
Housing Costs (19139 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,124 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $455 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,056 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.36 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.30 |
Households (19139 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,444 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,014 | 15.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,295 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,966 | 25.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 10,462 | 53.8% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,988 | 30.8% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,120 | 26.3% |
| Average household size: | 2.32 | -- |
| Average family size: | 3.20 | -- |
Marital Status (19139 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,793 | -- |
| Never married: | 9,688 | 61.3% |
| Now married: | 3,896 | 24.7% |
| Separated: | 434 | 2.7% |
| Widowed: | 1,115 | 7.1% |
| Divorced: | 11,934 | 75.6% |
School Enrollment (19139 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,460 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 865 | 7.5% |
| Kindergarten: | 353 | 3.1% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,172 | 45.1% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,114 | 18.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,956 | 25.8% |
Veterans & Disability (19139 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 34,826 | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,211 | 3.5% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 45,489 | -- |
| With a disability: | 8,987 | 19.8% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 788 | 8.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 5,621 | 62.5% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,578 | 28.7% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19139 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 41,731 | 90.6% |
| Different house: | 3,749 | 8.1% |
| Same county: | 2,505 | 66.8% |
| Different county: | 1,197 | 31.9% |
| Different state: | 464 | 12.4% |
| Abroad: | 47 | 1.3% |
Place of Birth (19139 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 42,544 | 92.4% |
| Foreign born: | 750 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,497 | 466.3% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,497 | 466.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,497 | 466.3% |
| Asia: | 183 | 24.4% |
| Africa: | 1,257 | 167.6% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 1,202 | 160.3% |
| Northern America: | 92 | 12.3% |
Language Spoken at Home (19139 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 42,597 | -- |
| English only: | 38,880 | 91.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,717 | 8.7% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,066 | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,055 | 2.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 575 | 1.3% |
| Other languages: | 1,021 | 2.4% |
Computers & Internet (19139 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,444 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 17,237 | 88.6% |
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