19121 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 19121 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 19121 is African American. The current unemployment level in 19121 is 4.1%.
| Population | 37,740 |
| Population Growth Rate | 10% |
| Population Density | 13,900 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,659 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $29,691 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $363,790 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 68.97% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 88.18% |
19121 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 6,428 | 17.98% |
| Black | 24,630 | 68.91% |
| Hispanic | 3,205 | 8.97% |
| Asian | 1,417 | 3.96% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 33 | 0.09% |
19121 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 107 | 2.23% |
| Black | 4,357 | 90.66% |
| Hispanic | 203 | 4.22% |
| Asian | 131 | 2.73% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
19121 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 644 | 4.72% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,163 | 8.52% |
| High School Diploma | 6,797 | 49.81% |
| No High School Diploma | 505 | 3.7% |
| GED or Alternate | 923 | 6.76% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,366 | 17.34% |
| Associates Degree | 664 | 4.87% |
| Masters Degree | 505 | 3.7% |
| Professional Degree | 43 | 0.32% |
| Doctorate Degree | 37 | 0.27% |
