Philadelphia, PA · standard
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 High-density area
- $38,376
- Median income Below-median income area
- $121,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 19142 (Philadelphia, PA) rose +20.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 319.8 in 2023 to 383.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,863. Economic pressure is pronounced: 27.8% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 15.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $121,100 (47% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $1,368; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Philadelphia County, so 19142 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
78 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
59 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
47 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
34 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 12
Transportation and warehousing
12 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, 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19142?
33.9
Median Age
45.0%
Male
55.0%
Female
25.7%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$21,863
Per Capita Income
27.8%
Poverty Rate
15.0%
Unemployment Rate
33.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19142 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$38,376 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,111housing units
13,111
Total Housing Units
12,033
Occupied Units
1,078
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$121,100
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 19142 vs 19143 →
ZIP 19142 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19143
Philadelphia (19143)
64,849 residents
- 19104
Philadelphia (19104)
51,808 residents
- 19145
Philadelphia (19145)
47,261 residents
- 19139
Philadelphia (19139)
41,271 residents
- 19146
Philadelphia (19146)
35,113 residents
- 19142
Philadelphia (19142)
29,595 residents
- 19050
Lansdowne (19050)
28,073 residents
- 19018 23,360
Clifton Heights (19018)
23,360 residents
- 19023 22,164
Darby (19023)
22,164 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19142 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19142 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19146
Philadelphia (19146)
$103,059 median income
- 19018
Clifton Heights (19018)
$73,522 median income
- 19145
Philadelphia (19145)
$71,965 median income
- 19079
Sharon Hill (19079)
$67,454 median income
- 19050
Lansdowne (19050)
$60,859 median income
- 19153
Philadelphia (19153)
$55,213 median income
- 19023
Darby (19023)
$46,463 median income
- 19143
Philadelphia (19143)
$43,244 median income
- 19139 $40,947
Philadelphia (19139)
$40,947 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19142, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (29,595 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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