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Philadelphia city, PA

ZIP 19142 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 19142

19142 has a population of 30,312 with a median age of 33.5 yrs (45.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
4.2%-93% vs US avg
x
Black
80.0%+545% vs US avg
x
Asian
7.2%+22% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
5.7%-70% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
27.4%+24% vs US avg
x
18–64
64.4%+4% vs US avg
x
65+
8.2%-49% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
17.9%+61% vs US avg
x
High school
40.1%+53% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.4%+2% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
12.6%-63% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
33.3%-31% vs US avg
x
Never married
55.9%+65% vs US avg
x
Divorced
6.6%-36% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.2%
x
Diversity Index
35/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
29.9%+160% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
39.8%+187% vs US avg
x
Veterans
1.7%-72% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.1%+20% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
25.5%+215% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
32.1%+453% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
LiberianAfricanAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 19142

Poverty Rate
29.9%+160% vs US avg
x
Veterans
1.7%-72% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
39.8%+187% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
25.5%+215% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.1%+20% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.3%+16% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
37.0%+216% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
32.1%+453% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population30,312
Median age33.5
Poverty rate29.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White4.2%
Hispanic5.7%
Black80.0%
Asian7.2%
Foreign-born39.8%