19142 ZIP Code
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 19142 |
| City/Town: | Philadelphia |
| County: | Philadelphia |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 31,018 |
| Median Household Income: | $40,723 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,564 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,843 |
| Median Home Value: | $100,800 |
| Land Area: | 1.7 sq miles
4.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.9218, -75.2333 |
Population Information (19142 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 31,018 | -- |
| Male: | 14,473 | 46.7% |
| Female: | 16,545 | 53.3% |
| Median Age: | 32.7 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 2,320 | 7.5% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,368 | 7.6% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,345 | 7.6% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,613 | 8.4% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,039 | 6.6% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,238 | 16.9% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,217 | 13.6% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,372 | 14.1% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,947 | 6.3% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,314 | 4.2% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,565 | 5.0% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 546 | 1.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 134 | 0.4% |
Housing Information (19142 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $100,800 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- |
| Median rent: | $1,187 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 12,843 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,601 | 90.3% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,242 | 9.7% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,403 | 46.6% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,198 | 53.4% |
Educational Attainment (19142 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,333 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 907 | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,245 | 11.6% |
| High school graduate: | 7,651 | 39.6% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,961 | 20.5% |
| Associate degree: | 2,179 | 11.3% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,570 | 8.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 820 | 4.2% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.7% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 12.4% |
Income Information (19142 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $40,723 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $52,935 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $46,109 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,564 / yr. |
Employment (19142 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,994 | -- |
| Employed: | 13,539 | 84.8% |
| Unemployed: | 2,431 | 15.2% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,218 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,581 | 85.5% |
| Government workers: | 1,212 | 9.0% |
| Self-employed: | 723 | 5.3% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 23 | 0.2% |
Race & Ethnicity (19142 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 1,413 | 4.6% |
| Black or African American: | 25,493 | 82.2% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 178 | 0.6% |
| Asian: | 1,872 | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 712 | 2.3% |
| Two or more races: | 1,350 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,323 | 4.3% |
| Mexican: | 1,347 | 4.3% |
| Puerto Rican: | 91 | 0.3% |
| Cuban: | 496 | 1.6% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 760 | 2.5% |
Income Distribution (19142 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,327 | 11.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 919 | 7.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,251 | 10.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,417 | 12.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,310 | 19.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,620 | 14.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,063 | 9.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,235 | 10.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 225 | 1.9% |
| $200,000 or more: | 234 | 2.0% |
Commute to Work (19142 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,037 | 52.0% |
| Carpooled: | 1,025 | 7.6% |
| Public transportation: | 3,862 | 28.5% |
| Walked: | 271 | 2.0% |
| Other means: | 201 | 1.5% |
| Worked from home: | 613 | 4.5% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 36.6 min | -- |
Industry (19142 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 53 | 0.4% |
| Construction: | 491 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,112 | 8.2% |
| Wholesale trade: | 327 | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 943 | 7.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,217 | 9.0% |
| Information: | 46 | 0.3% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 623 | 4.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,308 | 9.7% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,769 | 35.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,273 | 9.4% |
| Other services: | 904 | 6.7% |
| Public administration: | 473 | 3.5% |
Poverty Status (19142 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 27.9% |
| 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 (19142 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,324 | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,714 | 57.1% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,581 | 53.5% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,665 | 8.6% |
Benefits & Assistance (19142 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,253 | 79.8% |
| Social Security income: | 1,891 | 16.3% |
| Retirement income: | 1,744 | 15.0% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,642 | 14.2% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,181 | 10.2% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,332 | 37.3% |
Housing Types (19142 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 690 | 5.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 10,168 | 79.2% |
| 2 units: | 1,066 | 8.3% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 310 | 2.4% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 70 | 0.5% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 125 | 1.0% |
| 20 or more units: | 185 | 1.4% |
| Mobile home: | 229 | 1.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (19142 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 226 | 1.8% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 197 | 1.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 259 | 2.0% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 509 | 4.0% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 538 | 4.2% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,520 | 11.8% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,835 | 14.3% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,552 | 12.1% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 6,207 | 48.3% |
Bedrooms (19142 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 415 | 3.2% |
| 1 bedroom: | 946 | 7.4% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,209 | 9.4% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,305 | 72.5% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 861 | 6.7% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 107 | 0.8% |
Heating Fuel (19142 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,663 | 74.7% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 176 | 1.5% |
| Electricity: | 2,373 | 20.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 263 | 2.3% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Solar energy: | 13 | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 59 | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 54 | 0.5% |
Vehicles Available (19142 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 3,303 | 28.5% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,299 | 45.7% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,458 | 21.2% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 541 | 4.7% |
Home Value Distribution (19142 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 297 | 5.5% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,370 | 43.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,469 | 27.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 419 | 7.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 573 | 10.6% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 188 | 3.5% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 87 | 1.6% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% |
Housing Costs (19142 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,153 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $432 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,187 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.67 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.62 |
Households (19142 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,601 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,501 | 21.6% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,441 | 12.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,764 | 23.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,542 | 47.8% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,470 | 38.5% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,917 | 16.5% |
| Average household size: | 2.64 | -- |
| Average family size: | 3.39 | -- |
Marital Status (19142 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,871 | -- |
| Never married: | 5,904 | 54.3% |
| Now married: | 3,279 | 30.2% |
| Separated: | 209 | 1.9% |
| Widowed: | 824 | 7.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,637 | 70.3% |
School Enrollment (19142 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,187 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 499 | 5.4% |
| Kindergarten: | 512 | 5.6% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,863 | 42.0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,344 | 25.5% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,969 | 21.4% |
Veterans & Disability (19142 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,133 | -- |
| Veterans: | 401 | 1.8% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,989 | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,988 | 16.1% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 504 | 10.1% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,581 | 71.8% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 903 | 18.1% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19142 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 27,551 | 88.8% |
| Different house: | 3,115 | 10.0% |
| Same county: | 2,414 | 77.5% |
| Different county: | 578 | 18.6% |
| Different state: | 389 | 12.5% |
| Abroad: | 123 | 3.9% |
Place of Birth (19142 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,336 | 75.2% |
| Foreign born: | 644 | 2.1% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,682 | 1192.9% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,682 | 1192.9% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,682 | 1192.9% |
| Asia: | 62 | 9.6% |
| Africa: | 5,146 | 799.1% |
| Oceania: | 49 | 7.6% |
| Latin America: | 1,161 | 180.3% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (19142 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,698 | -- |
| English only: | 21,458 | 74.8% |
| Language other than English: | 7,240 | 25.2% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,120 | 3.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,852 | 6.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,518 | 5.3% |
| Other languages: | 2,750 | 9.6% |
Computers & Internet (19142 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,601 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,806 | 93.1% |
Philadelphia, PA19142