19121 ZIP Code — Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 19121 is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, within Philadelphia County. It covers approximately 2.37 square miles and serves a population of 37,740 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 215/445.

About ZIP code 19121

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $217,700. Renters make up the majority at 67%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $35,671. Poverty affects 40% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 37% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 19121 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

37,740

population

2.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19121 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19121

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19121. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Philadelphia	Acceptable
Philadelphia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

19132 Philadelphia (1 mi) 19130 Philadelphia (1.1 mi) 19104 Philadelphia (1.6 mi) 19122 Philadelphia (1.9 mi) 19103 Philadelphia (2.1 mi) 19131 Philadelphia (2.1 mi) 19129 Philadelphia (2.1 mi) 19133 Philadelphia (2.2 mi) 19102 Philadelphia (2.3 mi) 19170 Philadelphia (2.3 mi) 19161 Philadelphia (2.3 mi) 19162 Philadelphia (2.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	37,740
Population density	15,924 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	2.37 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	39.9836
Longitude	-75.1812
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	215/445

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.7%	50.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	21.1%	27.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	16.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	5.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

37,740

Population

15,924

People per sq mi

27.2

Median age

$35,671

Median household income

$25,560

Per capita income

$217,700

Median home value

$1,116

Median monthly rent

33.2%

Home ownership

39.8%

Poverty rate

14.7%

Unemployment

8,583

Housing units

25.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,034

Under 5

1,232

1,105

5–9

1,316

983

10–14

1,171

1,829

15–19

2,177

2,882

20–24

3,430

3,236

25–34

3,852

1,433

35–44

1,705

1,412

45–54

1,682

709

55–59

844

973

60–64

1,159

1,052

65–74

1,253

395

75–84

471

185

85+

220

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8,373	22.2%
18 and over	29,367	77.8%
65 and over	3,576	9.5%
Median age	27.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 64.9%

White 18.5%

Asian 5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Two or more races 4.4%

Other race 2.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	25,625	64.9%
White	7,299	18.5%
Asian	1,989	5%
Hispanic or Latino	1,720	4.4%
Two or more races	1,718	4.4%
Other race	1,084	2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	25	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.7%	50.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	21.1%	27.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	16.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	5.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 17.0%

$10k–$15k 8.7%

$15k–$25k 14.6%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.0%
$10k–$15k	8.7%
$15k–$25k	14.6%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	8.2%
$100k–$150k	8.9%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$35,671

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.5%

$50k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k–$300k 31.0%

$300k–$500k 18.1%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$217,700
Median rent / month	$1,116
Owner occupied	33.2%
Renter occupied	66.8%
Vacant	17.8%
Single-family detached	6.3%
Large apartment buildings	10.0%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.6%
2010–2019	11.3%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	5.3%
1980–1989	4.9%
1970–1979	6.0%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	9.2%
1939 or earlier	40.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.9%
1 bedroom	11.6%
2 bedrooms	24.2%
3 bedrooms	37.9%
4 bedrooms	13.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	45.7%
1 vehicle	40.4%
2 vehicles	11.4%
3 or more	2.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.2%
Electricity	34.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Fuel oil	0.9%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,718	11.0%
Cohabiting couple	1,137	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	4,277	27.3%
Female householder, no spouse	8,521	54.4%
Households with children under 18	4,580	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,194	20.4%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	73.2%	69.4%
Married	14.6%	12.0%
Separated	0.9%	2.6%
Widowed	3.7%	5.6%
Divorced	7.6%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 13.2%

HS graduate 32.6%

Some college, no degree 20.2%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 11.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.8%
Bachelor's or higher	25.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	767	5.8%
Kindergarten	426	3.2%
Elementary school	3,756	28.5%
High school	1,926	14.6%
College / grad school	6,324	47.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.0%

Retail trade 11.8%

Professional & management 10.4%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Public administration 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Construction 4.4%

Other services 3.3%

Manufacturing 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Information 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.2%
Service	29.8%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	4.3%
Production & transportation	8.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.4%
Government	17.9%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	32.6%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	35.0%
Walk	10.6%
Work from home	13.3%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.7

Poverty

All people 39.8%

Under 18 years 51.8%

18 and over 36.3%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 40.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.0%
Retirement income	11.8%
Supplemental Security	11.1%
Cash public assistance	9.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	36.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	27.9%
Diabetes	15.6%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	15.5%
Arthritis	23.5%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	4.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.8%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	36.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.1%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	26.3%
Poor mental health	22.0%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.6%
Visited dentist	46.7%
Cholesterol screening	83.1%
Teeth loss	30.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,051	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	16.3%
65 and over	49.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.1%
Public insurance	49.5%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	7.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	35,474	94.0%
Spanish	1,483	4.2%
Other Indo-European	515	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	103	0.3%
Other languages	782	2.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	34,699	91.9%
Born in same state	34,287	90.9%
Born in different state	27,619	73.2%
Foreign born	412	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	3,041	8.1%
Not a US citizen	1,225	40.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,638	4.3%
Italian	1,236	3.3%
French	416	1.1%
Polish	92	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	63	0.2%
Irish	57	0.2%
Norwegian	20	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	91.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19121

What city is ZIP code 19121 in?

ZIP code 19121 is primarily assigned to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 19121 in?

ZIP code 19121 falls within Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19121?

40% of residents in ZIP code 19121 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 19121 mostly rentals?

67% of occupied units in ZIP code 19121 are renter-occupied.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 19121?

Health data for ZIP code 19121 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 19121?

The median household income in ZIP code 19121 is $35,671, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 19121 in?

ZIP code 19121 observes the EST timezone.