19138 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 19138 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 19138 is African American. The current unemployment level in 19138 is 4.1%.
| Population | 32,471 |
| Population Growth Rate | -4.09% |
| Population Density | 18,814 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,759 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $44,455 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $351,440 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 95.06% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 94.85% |
19138 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 825 | 2.55% |
| Black | 30,790 | 95.02% |
| Hispanic | 732 | 2.26% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 12 | 0.04% |
19138 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 25 | 0.6% |
| Black | 3,999 | 96.57% |
| Hispanic | 104 | 2.51% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
19138 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,421 | 7.84% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,914 | 10.56% |
| High School Diploma | 7,464 | 41.2% |
| No High School Diploma | 537 | 2.96% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,005 | 5.55% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,707 | 20.46% |
| Associates Degree | 1,108 | 6.12% |
| Masters Degree | 619 | 3.42% |
| Professional Degree | 167 | 0.92% |
| Doctorate Degree | 175 | 0.97% |