19140 ZIP Code
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 19140 |
| City/Town: | Philadelphia |
| County: | Philadelphia |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 53,996 |
| Median Household Income: | $30,946 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,528 |
| Total Housing Units: | 23,140 |
| Median Home Value: | $88,600 |
| Land Area: | 3.2 sq miles
8.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.0123, -75.1451 |
Population Information (19140 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 53,996 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 26,412 | 48.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 27,584 | 51.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,713 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,456 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 4,122 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,100 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,665 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,456 | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,430 | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,741 | 10.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,800 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 4,228 | 7.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,869 | 9.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,659 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 757 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19140 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $88,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,049 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 23,140 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 20,424 | 88.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,716 | 11.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,841 | 53.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,583 | 46.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19140 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 35,940 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,878 | 10.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 6,063 | 16.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 15,335 | 42.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,319 | 14.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,115 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,260 | 6.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 970 | 2.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 72.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 9.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19140 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $30,946 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $44,659 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $35,472 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,528 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19140 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,605 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,428 | 84.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 3,177 | 15.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 21,251 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,343 | 82.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,812 | 10.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,148 | 6.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 125 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19140 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,771 | 10.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 28,361 | 52.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 69 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,137 | 2.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 137 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 13,888 | 25.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,633 | 8.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 16,964 | 31.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 22,628 | 41.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,483 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 15,171 | 28.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 5,974 | 11.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19140 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 3,092 | 15.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 2,209 | 10.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 3,469 | 17.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,793 | 13.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,774 | 13.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,510 | 12.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,727 | 8.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,410 | 6.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 224 | 1.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 216 | 1.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19140 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,872 | 33.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,164 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 4,841 | 27.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,170 | 6.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,264 | 7.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,644 | 15.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 36.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19140 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 107 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 680 | 3.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 955 | 5.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 378 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,045 | 11.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,699 | 9.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 178 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 526 | 3.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,898 | 10.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,977 | 34.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,341 | 7.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 736 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 908 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19140 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 40.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (19140 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 47,331 | 87.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,609 | 30.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 36,378 | 67.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 6,263 | 11.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19140 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,700 | 62.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 7,415 | 36.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,088 | 20.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 4,295 | 21.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,976 | 9.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 10,463 | 51.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19140 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,635 | 7.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 17,348 | 75.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,274 | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,251 | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 365 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 106 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 940 | 4.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 221 | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19140 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 30 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 213 | 0.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 83 | 0.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 346 | 1.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 425 | 1.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,641 | 7.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,013 | 4.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,740 | 7.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,743 | 11.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 14,906 | 64.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19140 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 518 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,863 | 8.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,081 | 22.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 11,431 | 49.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,346 | 14.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 901 | 3.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19140 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 14,378 | 70.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 331 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,955 | 24.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 631 | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 42 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 87 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19140 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 9,513 | 46.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,997 | 39.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,278 | 11.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 636 | 3.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19140 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,460 | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 5,054 | 46.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,824 | 16.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,165 | 10.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 795 | 7.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 294 | 2.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 226 | 2.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 23 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19140 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $847 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $421 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,049 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.68 | 2.38 |
Households (19140 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 20,424 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,322 | 21.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,529 | 7.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,233 | 20.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 10,160 | 49.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,449 | 31.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,700 | 32.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.60 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.30 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19140 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,369 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 11,557 | 56.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,603 | 27.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 564 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,601 | 7.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 11,767 | 57.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19140 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,476 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 822 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 733 | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,866 | 47.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,009 | 24.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,046 | 16.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19140 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 40,993 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,053 | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 53,594 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 15,483 | 28.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 1,670 | 10.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 9,303 | 60.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 4,510 | 29.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19140 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 47,753 | 88.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,833 | 10.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,463 | 76.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 942 | 16.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 381 | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 428 | 7.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19140 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 48,386 | 89.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 6,251 | 11.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,610 | 89.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,610 | 89.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,610 | 89.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 13 | 0.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 210 | 3.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 4,469 | 71.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19140 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 50,283 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 32,116 | 63.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 18,167 | 36.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 16,477 | 32.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 551 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 895 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 244 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19140 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 20,424 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 17,239 | 84.4% | 89.4% |
Philadelphia, PA19140