19146 ZIP Code — Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 19146 is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, within Philadelphia County. It covers approximately 1.72 square miles and serves a population of 40,303 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 215/267/445.
About ZIP code 19146
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 $439,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.
The gap between median ($93,588) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
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.
Educational attainment is high — 61% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
40,303
population
1.72
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
19146 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 19146
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19146. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia | Acceptable |
| Philadelphia | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
19103 Philadelphia (1.1 mi)
19102 Philadelphia (1.4 mi)
19110 Philadelphia (1.4 mi)
19171 Philadelphia (1.4 mi)
19175 Philadelphia (1.4 mi)
19172 Philadelphia (1.4 mi)
19161 Philadelphia (1.4 mi)
19178 Philadelphia (1.4 mi)
19173 Philadelphia (1.4 mi)
19177 Philadelphia (1.4 mi)
19162 Philadelphia (1.4 mi)
19170 Philadelphia (1.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 40,303 |
| Population density | 23,432 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 101 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.72 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.9391 |
| Longitude | -75.1855 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 215/267/445 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.5% | 50.7% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.0% | 27.3% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.7% | 16.7% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 12.9% | 5.4% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
40,303
Population
23,432
People per sq mi
33.3
Median age
$93,588
Median household income
$61,028
Per capita income
$439,500
Median home value
$1,606
Median monthly rent
51.1%
Home ownership
15.4%
Poverty rate
8.0%
Unemployment
12,353
Housing units
60.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,325
Under 5
1,326
1,081
5–9
1,082
806
10–14
806
488
15–19
488
1,182
20–24
1,184
6,574
25–34
6,580
3,376
35–44
3,380
1,656
45–54
1,658
864
55–59
864
817
60–64
817
1,270
65–74
1,271
477
75–84
477
227
85+
227
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,939 | 17.2% |
| 18 and over | 33,364 | 82.8% |
| 65 and over | 3,949 | 9.8% |
| Median age | 33.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
49%
Black or African American
30.3%
Asian
6.5%
Two or more races
6.2%
Hispanic or Latino
5%
Other race
2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,784 | 49% |
| Black or African American | 12,832 | 30.3% |
| Asian | 2,746 | 6.5% |
| Two or more races | 2,634 | 6.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,104 | 5% |
| Other race | 1,218 | 2.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 57 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 32 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.5% | 50.7% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.0% | 27.3% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.7% | 16.7% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 12.9% | 5.4% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
5.1%
$10k–$15k
5.2%
$15k–$25k
6.5%
$25k–$35k
5.4%
$35k–$50k
7.2%
$50k–$75k
11.6%
$75k–$100k
13.2%
$100k–$150k
16.2%
$150k–$200k
11.0%
$200k+
18.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.0% |
| $200k+ | 18.5% |
| Median income | $93,588 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.6%
$50k–$100k
5.8%
$100k–$150k
6.0%
$150k–$200k
5.2%
$200k–$300k
10.6%
$300k–$500k
31.8%
$500k–$1M
34.8%
$1M+
4.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $439,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,606 |
| Owner occupied | 51.1% |
| Renter occupied | 48.9% |
| Vacant | 13.2% |
| Single-family detached | 3.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.24 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 48.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 32.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 14.6% |
| 3 or more | 5.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.2% |
| Electricity | 25.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.7% |
| Fuel oil | 2.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,032 | 27.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,624 | 14.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,483 | 24.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,501 | 34.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,709 | 19.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,360 | 18.0% |
| Average household size | 2.14 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 54.5% | 53.9% |
| Married | 33.3% | 31.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Divorced | 9.0% | 8.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
16.0%
Some college, no degree
11.7%
Associate's degree
4.5%
Bachelor's degree
27.9%
Graduate / professional
32.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 60.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 725 | 9.1% |
| Kindergarten | 599 | 7.5% |
| Elementary school | 2,753 | 34.5% |
| High school | 790 | 9.9% |
| College / grad school | 3,106 | 39.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
35.6%
Professional & management
16.6%
Finance & real estate
9.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.0%
Manufacturing
6.6%
Retail trade
6.5%
Other services
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Public administration
3.2%
Information
3.1%
Construction
1.4%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 65.7% |
| Service | 11.4% |
| Sales & office | 15.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 1.4% |
| Production & transportation | 5.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.9% |
| Government | 9.1% |
| Self-employed | 3.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 28.7% |
| Carpool | 6.5% |
| Public transit | 17.3% |
| Walk | 17.2% |
| Work from home | 19.8% |
| Other means | 10.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.6 |
Poverty
All people
15.4%
Under 18 years
23.0%
18 and over
13.8%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
35.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 17.2% |
| Retirement income | 12.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.3% |
| High blood pressure | 29.8% |
| High cholesterol | 26.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| Arthritis | 19.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 4.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.7% |
| Binge drinking | 20.9% |
| No physical activity | 23.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.1% |
| Depression | 19.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.3% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 10.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.0% |
| Visited dentist | 65.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 14.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 861 | 2.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.6% |
| Under 18 | 2.5% |
| 18–64 years | 8.1% |
| 65 and over | 44.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.6% |
| Public insurance | 27.0% |
| No insurance | 4.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 37,652 | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 1,567 | 4.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 663 | 1.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 195 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 704 | 1.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,866 | 91.5% |
| Born in same state | 36,100 | 89.6% |
| Born in different state | 21,884 | 54.3% |
| Foreign born | 766 | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,437 | 8.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,517 | 44.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,385 | 13.4% |
| French | 2,141 | 5.3% |
| Arab | 640 | 1.6% |
| Dutch | 362 | 0.9% |
| Norwegian | 237 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 235 | 0.6% |
| German | 197 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 169 | 0.4% |
| English | 128 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.2% |
| Internet access | 93.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19146
What city is ZIP code 19146 in?
ZIP code 19146 is primarily assigned to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 19146 in?
ZIP code 19146 falls within Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 19146?
61% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19146?
15% of residents in ZIP code 19146 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19146?
The median home value in ZIP code 19146 is $439,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 19146?
ZIP code 19146 has an estimated population of 40,303 residents, with a density of 23,378 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 19146 in?
ZIP code 19146 observes the EST timezone.