ZIP Code 19144: Population, Income, Housing

State: PA

Total population: 50,580 Household income: $53,161 Rent: $1,153

Overview

Total population

50,580

Rent

$1,153

Year built

1938

Household income

$53,161

Per capita income

$31,333

Poverty rate

24.2%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.1 persons

Rent over 30% of income

52.1%

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

50,580

Adults over 25

33,377

Total households

22,274

Household size

2.1 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

$53,161

Per capita income

$31,333

Poverty rate

24.2%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

52.1%

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

$1,153

Year built

1938

Households that rent

62.8%

Households that own

37.2%

Rooms per home (all homes)

4.6

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

21.1%

Black

68.5%

Asian

1.5%

Two or more races

7.3%

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

5.1%

Not Hispanic or Latino

94.9%

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

17,702 (79.6%)

Commute time to work

35 mins

Work from home

4,534 (20.4%)

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

27.2%

High school graduate or GED

27.3%

Some college or associate degree

8.8%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

36.7%

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).

Comparison of ZIP Code 19144 with: Philadelphia County, PA Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia metro area, PA-NJ-DE-MD Pennsylvania United States

ZIP 19144

Total population50,580

Rent$1,153

Year built1938

Household income$53,161

Per capita income$31,333

Poverty rate24.2%

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	ZIP19144	CountyPhiladelphia, PA	CityPhiladelphia, PA	Metro AreaPhiladelphia metro area, PA-NJ-DE-MD	StatePennsylvania	CountryUnited States
Total population	50,580	1,579,706	1,579,706	6,272,014	13,018,639	334,922,499
Rent	$1,153	$1,397	$1,397	$1,480	$1,209	$1,413
Year built	1938	1949	1949	1966	1965	1980
Household income	$53,161	$61,953	$61,953	$91,289	$77,971	$80,734
Per capita income	$31,333	$38,905	$38,905	$50,461	$44,355	$44,673
Poverty rate	24.2%	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 19144

Rent & Income

In 19144, the typical monthly rent is $1,153 and the typical household income is $53,161. Rent here is lower than Philadelphia and similar to Pennsylvania, and household income is lower than both Philadelphia and Pennsylvania. The estimated poverty rate is 24.2%, which is higher than in both Philadelphia and Pennsylvania.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 62.8% of households, making this a predominantly renter area. About 52.1% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is high, with about 36.7% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 19144 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 19144 — Poverty

How ZIP 19144 compares in Pennsylvania (107 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,153	25 / 107	from lower rent	$725 – $2,177
Household income	$53,161	90 / 107	from higher income	$31,069 – $171,179
Poverty rate	24.2%	91 / 107	from lower poverty	2.5% – 48.2%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 19144

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 25th out of 107 ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania. In Pennsylvania as a whole, the range goes from $725 in ZIP 16101 up to $2,177 in ZIP 19087.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 19144 ranks 90th out of 107 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $31,069 in ZIP 15213 up to $171,179 in ZIP 19087.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 91st out of 107 ZIP Codes. Across Pennsylvania, figures vary from 2.5% in ZIP 19335 up to 48.2% in ZIP 15213.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 19144 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,153 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 19144

Annual Household Income: $53,161

💡 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 19144

Estimated Rate: 24.2%

💡 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 19144

In ZIP Code 19144, households that rent: 13,983 (62.8%)

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

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	13,983	62.8%
Owner-Occupied	8,291	37.2%

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 19144

In ZIP Code 19144, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 7,280 (52.1%)

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

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	7,280	52.1%
Other renter households	6,703	47.9%
Total renter households	13,983	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 19144

Less than High School: 9,095 people (27.2%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 9,102 people (27.3%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,939 people (8.8%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 12,241 people (36.7%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 33,377

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.