19122 ZIP Code — Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 19122 is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, within Philadelphia County. It covers approximately 1.29 square miles and serves a population of 22,898 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 215/445.

About ZIP code 19122

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 $320,100. Renters make up the majority at 62%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($54,083) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% 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 30 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 19122 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

22,898

population

1.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19122 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19122

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19122. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Philadelphia	Acceptable
Philadelphia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

19123 Philadelphia (1 mi) 19133 Philadelphia (1.1 mi) 19125 Philadelphia (1.3 mi) 19130 Philadelphia (1.8 mi) 19107 Philadelphia (1.9 mi) 19132 Philadelphia (1.9 mi) 19121 Philadelphia (1.9 mi) 19109 Philadelphia (2 mi) 19106 Philadelphia (2 mi) 19099 Philadelphia (2 mi) 19093 Philadelphia (2 mi) 19092 Philadelphia (2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	22,898
Population density	17,750 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	1.29 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.9776
Longitude	-75.1458
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	56.1%	50.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	21.5%	27.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	16.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	6.0%	5.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

22,898

Population

17,750

People per sq mi

29.0

Median age

$54,083

Median household income

$34,075

Per capita income

$320,100

Median home value

$1,091

Median monthly rent

38.5%

Home ownership

31.0%

Poverty rate

9.3%

Unemployment

4,311

Housing units

40.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

321

Under 5

371

305

5–9

353

513

10–14

594

2,232

15–19

2,580

1,280

20–24

1,480

2,115

25–34

2,446

1,082

35–44

1,251

977

45–54

1,129

367

55–59

424

481

60–64

555

632

65–74

731

251

75–84

291

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,123	13.6%
18 and over	19,775	86.4%
65 and over	2,042	8.9%
Median age	29.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 35.3%

Black or African American 26.1%

Hispanic or Latino 12.9%

Other race 10.9%

Asian 7.6%

Two or more races 6.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	9,277	35.3%
Black or African American	6,867	26.1%
Hispanic or Latino	3,394	12.9%
Other race	2,878	10.9%
Asian	2,000	7.6%
Two or more races	1,632	6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	244	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.1%	50.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	21.5%	27.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	16.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	6.0%	5.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 14.1%

$10k–$15k 9.7%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 3.8%

$35k–$50k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k+ 10.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.1%
$10k–$15k	9.7%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	3.8%
$35k–$50k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	7.9%
$100k–$150k	11.6%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
$200k+	10.5%
Median income	$54,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.1%

$50k–$100k 3.2%

$100k–$150k 6.0%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k–$300k 28.8%

$300k–$500k 35.7%

$500k–$1M 17.2%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$320,100
Median rent / month	$1,091
Owner occupied	38.5%
Renter occupied	61.5%
Vacant	10.8%
Single-family detached	7.5%
Large apartment buildings	17.4%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.7%
2010–2019	23.4%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	8.1%
1980–1989	3.8%
1970–1979	5.0%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	9.7%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	31.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.8%
1 bedroom	18.6%
2 bedrooms	25.0%
3 bedrooms	29.4%
4 bedrooms	14.2%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	36.6%
1 vehicle	44.0%
2 vehicles	13.6%
3 or more	5.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.3%
Electricity	36.7%
Propane / LP gas	2.0%
Fuel oil	2.5%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,518	17.8%
Cohabiting couple	1,003	11.8%
Male householder, no spouse	2,149	25.2%
Female householder, no spouse	3,851	45.2%
Households with children under 18	1,659	19.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,588	18.6%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	67.5%	68.9%
Married	22.5%	16.8%
Separated	3.6%	3.2%
Widowed	1.0%	3.5%
Divorced	5.4%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 25.4%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 24.2%

Graduate / professional 16.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.5%
Bachelor's or higher	40.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	58	0.7%
Kindergarten	123	1.4%
Elementary school	1,485	17.4%
High school	721	8.4%
College / grad school	6,165	72.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.2%

Professional & management 11.7%

Retail trade 11.3%

Manufacturing 9.2%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Other services 5.0%

Construction 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Public administration 4.1%

Information 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.9%
Service	20.6%
Sales & office	19.3%
Natural resources & construction	7.2%
Production & transportation	8.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.6%
Government	10.9%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	35.1%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	19.3%
Walk	11.0%
Work from home	21.3%
Other means	7.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.0

Poverty

All people 31.0%

Under 18 years 35.5%

18 and over 30.1%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 29.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.1%
Retirement income	11.4%
Supplemental Security	13.3%
Cash public assistance	7.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.2%
High blood pressure	27.2%
High cholesterol	24.3%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	4.8%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	13.2%
Arthritis	17.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	3.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	20.2%
No physical activity	31.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	20.1%
Poor mental health	20.9%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	17.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	53.9%
Cholesterol screening	80.4%
Teeth loss	22.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	350	1.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	9.2%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	47.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.3%
Public insurance	36.8%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	22,206	97.0%
Spanish	2,724	12.3%
Other Indo-European	2,028	9.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	94	0.4%
Other languages	564	2.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	20,797	90.8%
Born in same state	19,013	83.0%
Born in different state	12,484	54.5%
Foreign born	1,784	7.8%
Naturalized citizen	2,101	9.2%
Not a US citizen	796	37.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,806	7.9%
French	513	2.2%
Arab	494	2.2%
Norwegian	141	0.6%
Polish	61	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	48	0.2%
Irish	37	0.2%
German	16	0.1%
Dutch	10	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19122

What city is ZIP code 19122 in?

ZIP code 19122 is primarily assigned to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 19122 in?

ZIP code 19122 falls within Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19122?

31% of residents in ZIP code 19122 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 19122 mostly rentals?

62% of occupied units in ZIP code 19122 are renter-occupied.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19122?

The median home value in ZIP code 19122 is $320,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 19122?

ZIP code 19122 has an estimated population of 22,898 residents, with a density of 17,709 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 19122 in?

ZIP code 19122 observes the EST timezone.