19141 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 19141, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

19141 is a zip code in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, which covers Philadelphia, with a total population of 33,641 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 19141 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 19141.

The estimated population of people living in 19141 is 33,641, with a median age of 36.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 19141 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
33,641
 -1.39% -0.44%
2020
34,115
 -1.69% -
2019
34,701
 -0.24% -
2018
34,784
+2.94%
-
2017
33,791
 - -

Population of 19141 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 19141 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
3.8%
6.1%
 -37.70%
Black/African American
87.2%
83.8%
 +4.06%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
3.1%
3.4%
 -8.82%
Asian
3.5%
4.9%
 -28.57%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
1.6%
 +43.75%
Other
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 19141 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 19141 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 19141 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 19141 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.9 +5.13% 33.3 +8.47% 41.1 +0.74%
2020 35.1 +2.93% 30.7 +5.5% 40.8 +10.87%
2019 34.1 +2.71% 29.1 -2.02% 36.8 +1.1%
2018 33.2 +0.91% 29.7 -4.19% 36.4 +2.54%
2017 32.9 - 31 - 35.5 -

The median age of the 19141 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 19141 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,443 -11.53% 2,363 -7.65% 2,138 2,181
10 to 19 2,242 2.11% 2,831 -23.1% 2,228 2,204
20 to 29 2,500 -9.69% 2,957 -16.22% 2,181 2,466
30 to 39 1,934 +9.08% 2,452 +9.44% 2,114 2,629
40 to 49 1,605 -23.44% 1,682 +16.04% 1,211 1,956
50 to 59 1,886 -22.68% 2,412 -2.52% 1,460 2,346
60 to 69 1,387 +15.95% 2,247 +32.85% 1,600 3,069
70+ 823 +60.84% 2,027 +21.05% 1,379 2,479

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 19141 zip code is $34,651.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 19141.

  • Under 25
    $22,698.00
  • 25 to 44
    $36,671.00
  • 45 to 64
    $32,937.00
  • 65 and over
    $33,089.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 19141 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 19141, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 19141 is currently $48,201.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

0.73% of households in 19141 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 19141 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    39.37%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.36%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.29%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.89%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6.49%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.87%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.73%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 19141 is $21,512.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 19141 by the total population of 19141.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 19141 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 19141 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.59%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13.55%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.31%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    60.63%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.92%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 19141 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 19141 zip over the age of 16 is 26,960.

Of those people, a total of 56.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 19141 is 46.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 19141 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,070 27.90% 27.90%
20 to 24 years 1,693 77.30% 12.10%
25 to 29 years 2,954 88.00% 21.10%
30 to 34 years 2,410 81.80% 34.90%
35 to 44 years 3,827 84.30% 9.40%
45 to 54 years 3,828 65.50% 19.30%
55 to 59 years 1,651 53.10% 9.00%
60 to 64 years 2,227 39.70% 5.80%
65 to 74 years 3,747 26.50% 6.10%
75 years and over 2,553 8.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 19141. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,395 45.00% 32.60%
Black or African American 23,526 57.40% 16.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 1,019 35.40% 5.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 288 31.30% 42.20%
Two or more races 732 77.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 732 54.60% 6.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,231 46.10% 35.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 19141 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 19141 is 12,619, with median earnings of $30,492.00.

Women in 19141 are earning approximately 83.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,619 $30,492.00
Male 4,669 $32,921.00
Female 7,950 $27,314.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 19141 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 916 $52,513.00
Business and Financial 506 $59,116.00
Computer and Mathematical 81 $16,932.00
Architecture and Engineering 42 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 21 $0.00
Community and Social Service 537 $48,438.00
Legal 50 $0.00
Educational and Library 929 $25,609.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 487 $59,375.00
Healthcare Support 1,434 $23,146.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 721 $25,172.00
Law Enforcement 198 $66,620.00
Food Preparation and Serving 846 $14,888.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 798 $21,644.00
Personal Care and Service 268 $20,282.00
Sales 984 $25,175.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,857 $35,365.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 33 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 69 $21,563.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 223 $30,998.00
Production 378 $21,915.00
Transportation and Material Moving 553 $33,358.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 19141 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 19141.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 100 $92,917.00 816 $41,934.00
Business and Financial 222 $51,750.00 284 $59,192.00
Computer and Mathematical 51 $45,139.00 30 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 28 $0.00 14 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 21 $0.00
Community and Social Service 177 $40,268.00 360 $51,875.00
Legal 0 $0.00 50 $0.00
Educational and Library 234 $3,953.00 695 $25,994.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 108 $63,824.00 379 $53,162.00
Healthcare Support 153 $45,795.00 1,281 $22,134.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 290 $43,158.00 431 $13,450.00
Law Enforcement 142 $67,303.00 56 $65,833.00
Food Preparation and Serving 201 $21,888.00 645 $14,444.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 524 $21,359.00 274 $28,071.00
Personal Care and Service 165 $22,029.00 103 $8,271.00
Sales 402 $29,727.00 582 $18,523.00
Office and Administrative Support 265 $36,155.00 1,592 $34,669.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 33 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 69 $21,563.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 223 $30,998.00 0 $0.00
Production 233 $32,634.00 145 $16,655.00
Transportation and Material Moving 490 $34,307.00 63 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 14,413 households in 19141, with an average household size of 2.27 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 7,464 families living in the 19141 zip code with an average family size of 3.27 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 19141:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,523 920 4,021 6,949
Average Household Size 3.59 2.34 3.45 1.1
Total Families 2,523 920 4,021 0
Average Household Size 3.5 2.31 3.34 0

Poverty

Of the 7,464 families living in 19141, 28.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 19141:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 15,655 housing units in 19141.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 14,413 92.07%
Vacant 1,242 7.93%

43.47% of the total 15,655 housing units in 19141 are rental units. This is approximately 6,805 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,331 are occupied by the owner - or 46.83% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 19141 is $920.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 19141 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    277
  • Less than $500
    1,429
  • $500 to $999
    2,769
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,933
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    651
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    9
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    14
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 19141 is $112,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 19141 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    322
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,576
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2,332
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,539
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    440
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    76
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    46

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 19141. The chart below shows the number of properties in 19141 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    7,335
  • 1940 to 1949
    2,557
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,697
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,438
  • 1970 to 1979
    822
  • 1980 to 1989
    283
  • 1990 to 1999
    341
  • 2000 to 2009
    182
  • 2010 to 2013
    0
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 19141 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    6,040
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,558
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,347
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    468

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 19141 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 19141 that commute to work in a particular way.

35.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 19141.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    96
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    434
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,051
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,166
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,256
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    405
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,603
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    235
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    674
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,606
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,050
  • 90 or more minutes
    742

Summary

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