The 19140 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Philadelphia, PA (Philadelphia County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 51,766. In this Pennsylvania region, an estimated 71.3% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $15,300. The median age in the 19140 ZIP Code is 35.0 years, with 17.1% of residents aged 62 years and older. Approximately 35% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $22,790.
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In ZIP Code 19140, 71.3% of the population graduated high school, while 8.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 11.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 41.9% in this Philadelphia County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 11.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 17.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 41.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.6% |
| Associate's degree | 4.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 5.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 19140 are younger than average. The median age of 35.0 years in ZIP Code 19140 is approximately 8.14% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.4% of the population in 19140 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.1% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 19140 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 8.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 14.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.6% |
| 85 years and over | 1.5% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 19140 is $22,790, while the region's mean household income is $36,499. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $15,300. The per capita income in ZIP Code 19140 of $15,300 is approximately 55.46% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 34.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately267.37% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.3% of the population in 19140 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 15.8% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.5% of 19140 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 23.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 13.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 15.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 12.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 6.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 3.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 19140, 97.7% is one race, while 2.3% are two or more races. Approximately 41.3% of 19140 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 19140 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (58.5%), followed by Some other race (21.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 19.6% |
| Black or African American | 58.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 21.9% |
In ZIP Code 19140, 64.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 33.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Philadelphia County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 64.2% |
| Spanish | 33.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 0.3% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 19140 in January 2025 comes in at $86,420. The January 2025 value is approximately -1% lower than the $87,483 median value in August 2024, and 3% higher than the $83,951 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 19140, an estimated 53.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 16.3% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Philadelphia County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $86,420 |
| Dec 2024 | $86,724 |
| Nov 2024 | $86,646 |
| Oct 2024 | $86,881 |
| Sep 2024 | $87,191 |
| Aug 2024 | $87,483 |
| Jul 2024 | $87,674 |
| Jun 2024 | $87,290 |
| May 2024 | $86,405 |
| Apr 2024 | $85,203 |
| Mar 2024 | $84,283 |
| Feb 2024 | $83,951 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 16.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 53.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 19140 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 78.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 19140 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 78.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 19140 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.94 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.9% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.04% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 19140 | 12.9¢/kWh | 6.04¢/kWh | 1.52¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 20.46¢/kWh | 12.75¢/kWh | 9.12¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 19140 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.02 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.67 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.79 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.68 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.4 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.68 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.68 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.64 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.43 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.57 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.16 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.55 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 19140, 49.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 36.7 minutes. Approximately 29.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 19140 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.6% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 19140 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.6% |
| Construction | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 7.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.5% |
| Retail trade | 12.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.3% |
| Information | 2.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 29.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.4% |
| Public administration | 5.1% |