19144 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 19144, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

19144 is a zip code in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, which covers Philadelphia, with a total population of 46,854 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 19144 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 19144.

The estimated population of people living in 19144 is 46,854, with a median age of 33.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 19144 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
46,854
+4.19%
+13.70%
2020
44,968
+2.47%
-
2019
43,884
+3.12%
-
2018
42,556
+3.27%
-
2017
41,209
 - -

Population of 19144 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 19144 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
16.5%
18%
 -8.33%
Black/African American
73.5%
72.8%
 +0.96%
Native
0.7%
0.3%
 +133.33%
Hispanic
3.8%
3.6%
 +5.56%
Asian
1.9%
1.9%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.5%
2.7%
 +29.63%
Other
0.1%
0.7%
 -85.71%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 19144 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 19144 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 19144 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 19144 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 33.5 -1.18% 32.2 +1.58% 35.6 -2.73%
2020 33.9 -2.87% 31.7 -6.76% 36.6 +1.67%
2019 34.9 -3.32% 34 -4.76% 36 -1.64%
2018 36.1 -2.17% 35.7 -2.72% 36.6 -1.61%
2017 36.9 - 36.7 - 37.2 -

The median age of the 19144 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 19144 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 2,880 +23.12% 2,456 +5.27% 3,479 2,561
10 to 19 2,043 +36.85% 2,365 +25.39% 2,880 2,998
20 to 29 2,790 +28.65% 3,946 +19% 3,665 4,685
30 to 39 2,568 +27.46% 3,099 +25.42% 3,346 3,897
40 to 49 2,179 -4.47% 2,114 +34.22% 2,077 2,929
50 to 59 2,363 +12.5% 3,102 -18.63% 2,664 2,536
60 to 69 2,325 -0.38% 2,980 -1.58% 2,281 2,914
70+ 1,625 -22.05% 2,374 +11.38% 1,293 2,649

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 19144 zip code is $37,322.00.

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 19144.

  • Under 25
    $35,654.00
  • 25 to 44
    $46,768.00
  • 45 to 64
    $31,102.00
  • 65 and over
    $28,155.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 19144 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 19144, 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 19144 is currently $58,561.00.

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.

3.46% of households in 19144 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 19144 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    38.76%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.84%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.47%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.53%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.65%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.29%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.46%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 19144 is $26,160.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 19144 by the total population of 19144.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 19144 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 19144 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
    20.83%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.39%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.90%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39.15%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.74%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 19144 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 19144 zip over the age of 16 is 37,532.

Of those people, a total of 59.90% 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 19144 is 52.50%.

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 19144 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,596 33.50% 17.60%
20 to 24 years 4,124 64.40% 19.70%
25 to 29 years 4,226 83.90% 10.50%
30 to 34 years 4,029 89.30% 11.10%
35 to 44 years 5,752 88.00% 10.30%
45 to 54 years 4,955 56.40% 7.10%
55 to 59 years 2,713 59.60% 10.70%
60 to 64 years 3,007 42.30% 15.30%
65 to 74 years 3,859 26.00% 15.50%
75 years and over 2,271 3.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 19144. 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 7,568 65.40% 8.00%
Black or African American 27,105 57.50% 14.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 221 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 890 65.30% 5.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 290 59.00% 8.80%
Two or more races 1,458 67.40% 1.90%
Hispanic or Latino 1,549 66.10% 9.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,970 65.80% 6.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 19144 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 19144 is 19,692, with median earnings of $35,396.00.

Women in 19144 are earning approximately 95.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 19,692 $35,396.00
Male 8,256 $36,295.00
Female 11,436 $34,572.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 19144 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 1,309 $67,601.00
Business and Financial 1,737 $59,078.00
Computer and Mathematical 536 $75,900.00
Architecture and Engineering 228 $92,619.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 388 $115,592.00
Community and Social Service 1,061 $38,570.00
Legal 489 $47,516.00
Educational and Library 1,320 $25,795.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 769 $35,744.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,216 $53,776.00
Healthcare Support 1,258 $25,819.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 424 $12,325.00
Law Enforcement 177 $92,936.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,082 $15,567.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 653 $24,267.00
Personal Care and Service 359 $7,297.00
Sales 1,512 $21,972.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,477 $35,501.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 20 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 553 $34,485.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 164 $25,268.00
Production 616 $26,125.00
Transportation and Material Moving 861 $30,211.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 19144 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 19144.

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 556 $65,556.00 753 $68,405.00
Business and Financial 721 $78,531.00 1,016 $55,759.00
Computer and Mathematical 401 $83,224.00 135 $49,514.00
Architecture and Engineering 94 $71,034.00 134 $172,906.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 73 $0.00 315 $175,481.00
Community and Social Service 263 $30,590.00 798 $39,745.00
Legal 101 $64,886.00 388 $43,750.00
Educational and Library 325 $62,523.00 995 $23,453.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 453 $36,855.00 316 $22,351.00
Healthcare Practitioners 297 $65,568.00 919 $48,125.00
Healthcare Support 276 $35,102.00 982 $24,406.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 239 $18,090.00 185 $10,855.00
Law Enforcement 84 $50,333.00 93 $93,692.00
Food Preparation and Serving 716 $15,547.00 366 $15,591.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 363 $16,685.00 290 $24,731.00
Personal Care and Service 18 $5,250.00 341 $7,488.00
Sales 665 $33,271.00 847 $16,620.00
Office and Administrative Support 703 $25,724.00 1,774 $36,786.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 20 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 539 $35,625.00 14 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 138 $19,808.00 26 $0.00
Production 406 $19,925.00 210 $32,404.00
Transportation and Material Moving 470 $29,318.00 391 $30,406.00

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 19,792 households in 19144, with an average household size of 2.22 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 9,110 families living in the 19144 zip code with an average family size of 3.37 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 19144:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,752 836 4,522 10,682
Average Household Size 3.25 3.87 3.61 1.15
Total Families 3,752 836 4,522 0
Average Household Size 3.22 3.63 3.45 0

Poverty

Of the 9,110 families living in 19144, 20.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 19144:

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 22,613 housing units in 19144.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 19,792 87.52%
Vacant 2,821 12.48%

54.59% of the total 22,613 housing units in 19144 are rental units. This is approximately 12,344 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,181 are occupied by the owner - or 31.76% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 19144 is $980.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 19144 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
    267
  • Less than $500
    2,163
  • $500 to $999
    4,288
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    4,332
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,328
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    154
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    22
  • $3,000 or more
    57

Property Value

The median value of a property in 19144 is $163,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 19144 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    442
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,317
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,521
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,034
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,638
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,120
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    64
  • $1,000,000 or more
    45

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 19144. The chart below shows the number of properties in 19144 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    11,883
  • 1940 to 1949
    2,521
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,720
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,697
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,335
  • 1980 to 1989
    992
  • 1990 to 1999
    501
  • 2000 to 2009
    614
  • 2010 to 2013
    350
  • 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 19144 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    6,157
  • 1 vehicle available
    9,294
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,770
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    571

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 19144 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 19144 that commute to work in a particular way.

35.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 19144.

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
    466
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    668
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,104
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,865
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,537
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    979
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    3,528
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    489
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,077
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,935
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,820
  • 90 or more minutes
    814

Summary

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