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ZIP Code 19142

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

29,595
6,776/sq mi
$38,376
Median income
$121,100
Median home value
12.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Philadelphia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6,776
people per sq mi
46%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19142 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19142 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, with 29,595 residents across 4.4 square miles, a density of 6,776 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19142 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,376 (51% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $21,863. Local economic indicators show a 27.8% poverty rate alongside 15.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $121,100 (47% below the state average), median rent at $1,368 a month, and owner-occupancy at 45.9%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Philadelphia County, so you can benchmark 19142 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 19142

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19142.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 19142, Philadelphia, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

29,595

Population

4.4

Area (sq mi)

6,776

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19142?

33.9

Median Age

45.0%

Male

55.0%

Female

25.7%

Foreign-Born

White 4.3%
African American 77.8%
Asian 7.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$38,376

Median Household Income

-51% vs state

$21,863

Per Capita Income

27.8%

Poverty Rate

15.0%

Unemployment Rate

33.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19142 ranks nationally

Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$38,376 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

13,111

Total Housing Units

12,033

Occupied Units

1,078

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.9%
Renter 54.1%

$121,100

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$1,368

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+20.0%

YoY Change (2024)

384

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+284%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19142 have increased 20.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +284% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +13.8% 261
2021 +10.2% 287
2022 +7.0% 307
2023 +4.0% 320
2024 +20.0% 384

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 285 business establishments in ZIP 19142, employing approximately 2,044 people with a combined annual payroll of $73,712,000.

285

Businesses

2,044

Employees

$73.7M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 78 27.4%
Health care and social assistance 59 20.7%
Other services (except public administration) 47 16.5%
Accommodation and food services 34 11.9%
Transportation and warehousing 12 4.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 4.2%
Construction 7 2.5%
Finance and insurance 7 2.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 2.5%
Wholesale trade 5 1.8%
Information 5 1.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 1.8%
Educational services 4 1.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 19142 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19142 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 19142 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 19142 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
19143 Philadelphia, PA 64,849 1.5 mi
19153 Philadelphia, PA 12,259 2.1 mi
19023 Darby, PA 22,164 1.8 mi
19139 Philadelphia, PA 41,271 2.7 mi
19050 Lansdowne, PA 28,073 1.9 mi
19145 Philadelphia, PA 47,261 2.3 mi
19079 Sharon Hill, PA 9,168 2.4 mi
19018 Clifton Heights, PA 23,360 3.4 mi
19146 Philadelphia, PA 35,113 2.9 mi
19104 Philadelphia, PA 51,808 3.2 mi

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Pop: 66,691
19143 standard
Philadelphia, PA
Pop: 64,849
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Pop: 63,090
19134 standard
Philadelphia, PA
Pop: 60,675
19149 standard
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Pop: 55,006

Related Areas

Philadelphia County Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19142 in? ▼
ZIP code 19142 (Philadelphia) is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/philadelphia-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 19142? ▼
ZIP code 19142 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 29,595 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19142? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19142 is $38,376, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19142? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19142 is $121,100, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19142? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19142 is African American at 77.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19142? ▼
ZIP code 19142 has 285 business establishments employing approximately 2,044 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19142? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19142 are: Retail trade (78), Health care and social assistance (59), Other services (except public administration) (47). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19142? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19142 increased by 20.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 284%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 19142? ▼
In ZIP code 19142, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 19142? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19142 is 33.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19142? ▼
In ZIP code 19142, approximately 45.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19142? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19142 is 27.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.