ZIP Code 19142 Demographics & Data

About Philadelphia, PA (ZIP Code 19142)

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Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 19142

The 19142 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Philadelphia, PA (Philadelphia County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 29,078. In this Pennsylvania region, an estimated 79.8% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $15,649. The median age in the 19142 ZIP Code is 31.9 years, with 11.6% of residents aged 62 years and older. Approximately 27% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $33,265.

Population in 19142

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 19142 is 29,078.

Philadelphia, PA

The 19142 ZIP Code is associated with Philadelphia, PA in Philadelphia County.

Area Codes associated with 19142

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 19142 include 215.

Sunrise / Sunset in 19142

Sunrise: 5:33 am
Sunset: 8:25 pm
Sunrise in 19142 5:33 am
Sunrise in 19142 8:25 pm

Weather forecast for 19142

Today's forecast for 19142: Sunny, with a high near 84. North wind 5 to 15 mph.

Current air quality in 19142

Air quality: Moderate Air quality scale in 19142 Moderate

Internet in 19142

About 82.5% of households in ZIP Code 19142 have a computer, while approximately 63.4% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 19142

In ZIP Code 19142, females make up an estimated 53.3% of the overall population, while males comprise approximately 46.7%.

Health Insurance in 19142

Health insurance data is currently unavailable for ZIP Code 19142.

Education levels in ZIP Code 19142

In ZIP Code 19142, 79.8% of the population graduated high school, while 9.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 7.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 39.5% in this Philadelphia County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 19142

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 7.8%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 12.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 39.5%
Some college, no degree 24.1%
Associate's degree 6.4%
Bachelor's degree 6.5%
Graduate or professional degree 3.4%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 19142. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 19142

Residents of ZIP Code 19142 are younger than average. The median age of 31.9 years in ZIP Code 19142 is approximately 16.27% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 70.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 11.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.6% of the population in 19142 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, 1.0% of 19142 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 19142. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 19142

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 8.3%
5 to 9 years 8.4%
10 to 14 years 7.2%
15 to 19 years 7.6%
20 to 24 years 7.5%
25 to 34 years 16.6%
35 to 44 years 10.9%
45 to 54 years 13.1%
55 to 59 years 5.9%
60 to 64 years 5.7%
65 to 74 years 5.8%
75 to 84 years 2.1%
85 years and over 1.0%

Income in ZIP Code 19142

The median household income in ZIP Code 19142 is $33,265, while the region's mean household income is $41,939. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $15,649. The per capita income in ZIP Code 19142 of $15,649 is approximately 54.45% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 27.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately188.42% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.3% of the population in 19142 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 15.0% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.4% of 19142 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 19142. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 19142

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 18.3%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 8.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 13.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 12.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 15.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 14.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 10.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 5.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 1.8%
$200,000 or more per year 0.4%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 19142

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 19142, 99.2% is one race, while 0.8% are two or more races. Approximately 2.3% of 19142 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 19142 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (83.8%), followed by Asian (8.0%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 19142. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 19142

Industry Percent
White 6.6%
Black or African American 83.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 8.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 1.3%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 19142

In ZIP Code 19142, 77.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 5.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 7.3% of homes. Lastly, 8.3% 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 in 19142

Language Spoken Percent
English only 77.7%
Spanish 1.1%
Other Indo-European languages 5.5%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 7.3%
Other languages 8.3%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 19142. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 19142

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 19142, an estimated 42.9% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.0% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 0.7% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Philadelphia County region.

Age of Housing in 19142

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.7%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.1%
Built between 2000 and 2009 1.3%
Built between 1990 and 1999 1.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 3.4%
Built between 1970 and 1979 3.7%
Built between 1960 and 1969 11.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 16.5%
Built between 1940 and 1949 17.0%
Built in 1939 or earlier 42.9%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 19142. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Utilities in ZIP Code 19142 [6]

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 19142. This visualizes electricity rates in 19142 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 19142

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 19142 12.9¢/kWh 6.04¢/kWh 1.52¢/kWh
Pennsylvania 20.92¢/kWh 14.19¢/kWh 10.33¢/kWh
United States 18.83¢/kWh 13.92¢/kWh 8.58¢/kWh

Solar Power in 19142

Month ZIP Code 19142 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.67
Feb 4.7
Mar 4.95
Apr 5.65
May 5.38
Jun 5.56
Jul 5.88
Aug 5.8
Sep 5.68
Oct 4.83
Nov 3.86
Dec 3.41
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 19142. This visualizes solar power levels in 19142 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 19142

In 19142, 58.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 39.4 minutes. Approximately 32.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 19142 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 10.9% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 19142 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 19142. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 19142

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.5%
Construction 1.9%
Manufacturing 6.4%
Wholesale trade 2.4%
Retail trade 7.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 9.8%
Information 0.3%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 7.6%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 8.2%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 32.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.9%
Other services, except public administration 8.8%
Public administration 3.8%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.