19126 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle 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 19126 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 19126 is African American. The current unemployment level in 19126 is 4.1%.
| Population | 17,627 |
| Population Growth Rate | 14.31% |
| Population Density | 14,824 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,105 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $54,936 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $291,930 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 85.73% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 90.8% |
19126 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,438 | 8.02% |
| Black | 15,376 | 85.73% |
| Hispanic | 634 | 3.53% |
| Asian | 456 | 2.54% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
19126 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5 | 0.46% |
| Black | 1,036 | 94.53% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 4.11% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.73% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.09% |
19126 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 681 | 7.05% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,327 | 13.74% |
| High School Diploma | 3,552 | 36.77% |
| No High School Diploma | 425 | 4.4% |
| GED or Alternate | 537 | 5.56% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,865 | 19.31% |
| Associates Degree | 491 | 5.08% |
| Masters Degree | 652 | 6.75% |
| Professional Degree | 23 | 0.24% |
| Doctorate Degree | 106 | 1.1% |
