19142 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 19142 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 19142 is African American. The current unemployment level in 19142 is 4.1%.
| Population | 31,018 |
| Population Growth Rate | 6.22% |
| Population Density | 17,871 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,451 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $37,621 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $263,800 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 85.19% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 85.51% |
19142 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,730 | 5.84% |
| Black | 25,243 | 85.19% |
| Hispanic | 1,105 | 3.73% |
| Asian | 1,405 | 4.74% |
| Native American | 149 | 0.5% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
19142 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 34 | 1.13% |
| Black | 2,637 | 87.64% |
| Hispanic | 211 | 7.01% |
| Asian | 122 | 4.05% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
19142 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 726 | 6% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,117 | 9.23% |
| High School Diploma | 5,355 | 44.26% |
| No High School Diploma | 505 | 4.17% |
| GED or Alternate | 676 | 5.59% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,306 | 19.06% |
| Associates Degree | 1,106 | 9.14% |
| Masters Degree | 222 | 1.83% |
| Professional Degree | 56 | 0.46% |
| Doctorate Degree | 30 | 0.25% |
