ZIP Code 19142: Population, Income, Housing

State: PA

Total population: 28,829 Household income: $38,376 Rent: $1,368

Overview

Total population

28,829

Rent

$1,368

Year built

1938

Household income

$38,376

Per capita income

$21,863

Poverty rate

27.8%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.4 persons

Rent over 30% of income

66.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Pennsylvania

County

Philadelphia County

City

Philadelphia

Total population

28,829

Adults over 25

18,665

Total households

12,033

Household size

2.4 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$38,376

Per capita income

$21,863

Poverty rate

27.8%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

66.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,368

Year built

1938

Households that rent

54.1%

Households that own

45.9%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.8

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

4.3%

Black

77.8%

Asian

7.4%

Two or more races

5.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

7.2%

Not Hispanic or Latino

92.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

11,284 (93.3%)

Commute time to work

33 mins

Work from home

809 (6.7%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

33.8%

High school graduate or GED

40.8%

Some college or associate degree

13.2%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

12.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 19142 with: Philadelphia County, PA Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia metro area, PA-NJ-DE-MD Pennsylvania United States

ZIP 19142

Total population28,829

Rent$1,368

Year built1938

Household income$38,376

Per capita income$21,863

Poverty rate27.8%

Unemployment rateN/A

Philadelphia County, PA

Total population1,579,706

Rent$1,397

Year built1949

Household income$61,953

Per capita income$38,905

Poverty rate21.4%

Unemployment rate4.1%

Philadelphia, PA

Total population1,579,706

Rent$1,397

Year built1949

Household income$61,953

Per capita income$38,905

Poverty rate21.4%

Unemployment rate4.1%

Philadelphia Metro Area, PA-NJ-DE-MD

Total population6,272,014

Rent$1,480

Year built1966

Household income$91,289

Per capita income$50,461

Poverty rate11.5%

Unemployment rate3.8%

Pennsylvania State

Total population13,018,639

Rent$1,209

Year built1965

Household income$77,971

Per capita income$44,355

Poverty rate11.7%

Unemployment rate3.6%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP19142	CountyPhiladelphia, PA	CityPhiladelphia, PA	Metro AreaPhiladelphia metro area, PA-NJ-DE-MD	StatePennsylvania	CountryUnited States
Total population	28,829	1,579,706	1,579,706	6,272,014	13,018,639	334,922,499
Rent	$1,368	$1,397	$1,397	$1,480	$1,209	$1,413
Year built	1938	1949	1949	1966	1965	1980
Household income	$38,376	$61,953	$61,953	$91,289	$77,971	$80,734
Per capita income	$21,863	$38,905	$38,905	$50,461	$44,355	$44,673
Poverty rate	27.8%	21.4%	21.4%	11.5%	11.7%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.1%	4.1%	3.8%	3.6%	4%

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Summary for 19142

Rent & Income

In 19142, the typical monthly rent is $1,368 and the typical household income is $38,376. Rent here is similar to Philadelphia and higher than Pennsylvania, and household income is lower than both Philadelphia and Pennsylvania. The estimated poverty rate is 27.8%, which is higher than in both Philadelphia and Pennsylvania.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 54.1% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 66.1% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Only about 12.2% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating lower levels of formal education.

ZIP 19142 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 19142 — Poverty

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 19142 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,368 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 19142

Annual Household Income: $38,376

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 19142

Estimated Rate: 27.8%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 19142

In ZIP Code 19142, households that rent: 6,507 (54.1%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	6,507	54.1%
Owner-Occupied	5,526	45.9%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 19142

In ZIP Code 19142, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 4,304 (66.1%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	4,304	66.1%
Other renter households	2,203	33.9%
Total renter households	6,507	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 19142

Less than High School: 6,315 people (33.8%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 7,613 people (40.8%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,455 people (13.2%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 2,282 people (12.2%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 18,665

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.