19141 ZIP Code — Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 19141 is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, within Philadelphia County. It covers approximately 1.75 square miles and serves a population of 34,239 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 215/445.

About ZIP code 19141

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 $128,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.

Median household income is $37,053. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 36% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 19141 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

34,239

population

1.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19141 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19141

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19141. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Philadelphia	Acceptable
Philadelphia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

19126 Philadelphia (1.5 mi) 19138 Philadelphia (1.5 mi) 19120 Philadelphia (1.6 mi) 19140 Philadelphia (1.7 mi) 19144 Philadelphia (1.8 mi) 19119 Philadelphia (2.5 mi) 19129 Philadelphia (2.6 mi) 19027 Elkins Park (2.6 mi) 19012 Cheltenham (2.7 mi) 19150 Philadelphia (2.8 mi) 19133 Philadelphia (3.1 mi) 19124 Philadelphia (3.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	34,239
Population density	19,565 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	1.75 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.0372
Longitude	-75.1470
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	61.4%	50.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	27.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	16.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.5%	5.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

34,239

Population

19,565

People per sq mi

38.3

Median age

$37,053

Median household income

$22,771

Per capita income

$128,100

Median home value

$956

Median monthly rent

50.8%

Home ownership

29.5%

Poverty rate

14.2%

Unemployment

8,563

Housing units

14.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

660

Under 5

900

972

5–9

1,324

954

10–14

1,300

1,157

15–19

1,577

814

20–24

1,109

2,015

25–34

2,745

1,679

35–44

2,288

1,740

45–54

2,370

729

55–59

994

940

60–64

1,280

1,632

65–74

2,224

930

75–84

1,266

271

85+

369

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,535	22.0%
18 and over	26,704	78.0%
65 and over	6,692	19.5%
Median age	38.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 82.9%

White 4.8%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Asian 3.3%

Other race 1.6%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	29,430	82.9%
White	1,707	4.8%
Two or more races	1,365	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	1,270	3.6%
Asian	1,181	3.3%
Other race	556	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.4%	50.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	27.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	16.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.5%	5.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 12.7%

$10k–$15k 10.9%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.7%
$10k–$15k	10.9%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	7.7%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$37,053

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%

$50k–$100k 19.8%

$100k–$150k 37.0%

$150k–$200k 22.0%

$200k–$300k 12.2%

$300k–$500k 1.2%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$128,100
Median rent / month	$956
Owner occupied	50.8%
Renter occupied	49.2%
Vacant	6.7%
Single-family detached	6.5%
Large apartment buildings	15.7%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.3%
1990–1999	1.8%
1980–1989	2.0%
1970–1979	6.7%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	14.7%
1940–1949	16.3%
1939 or earlier	47.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.2%
1 bedroom	17.8%
2 bedrooms	15.5%
3 bedrooms	47.8%
4 bedrooms	9.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	40.8%
1 vehicle	40.1%
2 vehicles	16.0%
3 or more	3.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.2%
Electricity	24.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.0%
Fuel oil	5.0%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,447	16.6%
Cohabiting couple	557	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	3,283	22.2%
Female householder, no spouse	8,481	57.4%
Households with children under 18	3,911	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	5,514	37.3%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	56.8%	49.6%
Married	23.2%	17.8%
Separated	3.3%	9.1%
Widowed	5.3%	11.0%
Divorced	11.4%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 12.3%

HS graduate 41.8%

Some college, no degree 22.5%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.2%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.2%
Bachelor's or higher	14.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	422	5.0%
Kindergarten	287	3.4%
Elementary school	3,549	42.2%
High school	2,015	23.9%
College / grad school	2,143	25.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 46.4%

Retail trade 9.5%

Professional & management 9.3%

Transportation & utilities 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Public administration 6.0%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Other services 3.2%

Manufacturing 2.8%

Construction 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.7%
Service	33.8%
Sales & office	24.3%
Natural resources & construction	3.0%
Production & transportation	13.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.7%
Government	15.7%
Self-employed	1.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	43.0%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	35.6%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	3.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.8

Poverty

All people 29.5%

Under 18 years 38.0%

18 and over 27.0%

Married-couple families 17.2%

Female-led households 37.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.4%
Retirement income	21.4%
Supplemental Security	9.8%
Cash public assistance	6.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	36.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	41.9%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	17.3%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	14.1%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	35.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.3%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	24.3%
Poor mental health	18.7%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	15.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.4%
Visited dentist	52.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	23.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,038	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.0%
Under 18	9.7%
18–64 years	18.2%
65 and over	37.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.9%
Public insurance	59.7%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	32,679	95.4%
Spanish	1,049	3.2%
Other Indo-European	236	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	229	0.7%
Other languages	449	1.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	31,181	91.1%
Born in same state	30,746	89.8%
Born in different state	25,983	75.9%
Foreign born	435	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	3,058	8.9%
Not a US citizen	1,295	42.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	706	2.1%
Arab	643	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	43	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	81.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19141

What city is ZIP code 19141 in?

ZIP code 19141 is primarily assigned to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 19141 in?

ZIP code 19141 falls within Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19141?

30% of residents in ZIP code 19141 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 19141?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 19141 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 19141 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19141?

The median home value in ZIP code 19141 is $128,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 19141 in?

ZIP code 19141 observes the EST timezone.