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ZIP Code 19142

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 30,312

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 19142

What is the median household income in 19142?
The median household income in 19142 is $42,812 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 19142?
The poverty rate in 19142 is 23.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 19142?
$110,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 19142?
The median gross rent in 19142 is $1,269 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 19142 residents have a college degree?
12.6% of adults in 19142 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
30,312
Median Income
$42,812
Median Home Value
$110,400
Poverty Rate
23.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
15.5%
Median Age
33.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$9,547 (+28.7%) Home Value: +$27,800 (+33.7%) Poverty Rate: -4.2 pp (-15.3%) Bachelor's+: +2.8 pp (+28.6%) Unemployment: +2.1 pp (+15.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 30,312
Median Age 33.0
Female 54.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.7% White (non-Hisp.) 3.8% Black 80.0% Asian 7.2% Two or More 4.5% Other 3.6%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Vietnamese
4.0%
Chinese
1.1%
Indian
0.1%
Filipino
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
1.4%
Mexican
0.7%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $42,812 ±$2,903
Per Capita Income $58,105
Median Family Income $47,597
Poverty Rate 23.2%
Child Poverty Rate 31.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 37.0%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 12.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
9.8%
$10–15k
9.7%
$15–25k
11.7%
$25–35k
9.8%
$35–50k
20.3%
$50–75k
15.2%
$75–100k
8.1%
$100–150k
12.2%
$150–200k
1.3%
$200k+
1.9%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 12,943
Owner-Occupied 48.6%
Renter-Occupied 51.4%
Vacancy Rate 9.2%
Median Home Value $110,400
Median Gross Rent $1,269
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 38.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 54.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.4%
$50–100k
36.7%
$100–200k
27.4%
$200–300k
17.3%
$300–500k
3.1%
$500k–$1M
1.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
6.5%
$500–1k
17.0%
$1–1.5k
52.5%
$1.5–2k
21.4%
$2–2.5k
1.9%
$3.5k+
0.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
29.4%
1 vehicle
45.4%
2 vehicles
19.5%
3+
5.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
5.2%
Single-fam. att.
76.9%
2–4 units
9.1%
5–19 units
0.3%
20+ units
1.7%
Mobile home
2.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
49.0%
1940–1969
13.7%
1970–1999
3.1%
2000–2009
1.5%
2010+
3.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 82.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 12.6%
Graduate Degree 4.1%
Some College / Associate 18.8%
Less Than High School 6.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 68.8%
Unemployment Rate 15.5%
Work from Home 5.4%
Self-Employed 4.7%
Government Workers 9.3%
Private For-Profit 85.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
32.6%
Prof. Services
10.3%
Arts/Entmt.
9.0%
Manufacturing
8.9%
Transportation
8.5%
Retail
7.8%
Finance
4.4%
Public Admin
4.2%
Construction
3.9%
Wholesale
1.8%
Information
1.0%
Agriculture
0.3%
Occupation
Food Prep
30.4%
Management
23.6%
Sales
21.1%
Production
18.9%
Construction
6.0%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 34.1 min
Drove Alone 53.3%
Carpool 9.4%
Public Transit 27.5%
Work from Home 5.4%
Walked 2.7%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 11,754
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 23.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 12.7%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
8.1%
5–9
7.1%
10–14
6.9%
15–19
7.9%
20–24
6.2%
25–34
16.1%
35–44
14.7%
45–54
13.7%
55–64
6.7%
65–74
4.3%
75–84
5.7%
85+
2.0%
Under 18: 27.4% Working age (18–64): 72.6% 65 and over: 8.2%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 24.9%
Naturalized Citizen 48.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 15.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Africa
57.4%
Latin America
22.2%
Asia
18.9%
Europe
1.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 1.7%
With a Disability 16.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 90.7%
Uninsured 9.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 75.2%
Has a Computer 93.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 90.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.7%

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