19153 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 19153, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

19153 is a zip code in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, which covers Philadelphia, with a total population of 12,810 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 19153 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 19153.

The estimated population of people living in 19153 is 12,810, with a median age of 38.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 19153 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,810
 -0.77% -5.90%
2020
12,909
 -0.75% -
2019
13,006
 -1.39% -
2018
13,190
 -3.11% -
2017
13,613
 - -

Population of 19153 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 19153 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
10.5%
11.8%
 -11.02%
Black/African American
77.7%
76%
 +2.24%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
4.5%
6.9%
 -34.78%
Asian
2.9%
3.5%
 -17.14%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.4%
1.6%
 +175.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 19153 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 19153 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 19153 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 19153 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.6 +1.05% 37.3 +4.48% 40.5 -3.57%
2020 38.2 0% 35.7 -6.79% 42 +10.82%
2019 38.2 0% 38.3 +1.06% 37.9 -2.82%
2018 38.2 +1.33% 37.9 +2.71% 39 +1.56%
2017 37.7 - 36.9 - 38.4 -

The median age of the 19153 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 19153 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 9 873 -86.49% 838 -19.7% 318 650
10 to 19 910 -1.51% 769 +10.53% 894 848
20 to 29 988 -28.63% 1,172 -3% 719 1,137
30 to 39 814 +30.55% 935 +2.09% 1,084 937
40 to 49 819 -14.52% 934 -7.87% 684 858
50 to 59 878 -21.19% 949 +1.24% 697 952
60 to 69 506 -33.73% 872 +2.24% 342 880
70+ 523 +38.09% 833 +27.39% 732 1,078

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 19153 zip code is $57,830.00.

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 19153.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $58,922.00
  • 45 to 64
    $64,256.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,565.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 19153 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 19153, 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 19153 is currently $61,133.00.

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.

1.02% of households in 19153 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 19153 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.29%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.88%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.88%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.33%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.42%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.18%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.02%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 19153 is $27,831.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 19153 by the total population of 19153.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 19153 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 19153 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
    8.96%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.24%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.69%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    51.42%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.70%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 19153 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 19153 zip over the age of 16 is 10,827.

Of those people, a total of 64.20% 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 19153 is 57.80%.

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 19153 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 727 20.80% 41.10%
20 to 24 years 982 74.70% 14.00%
25 to 29 years 874 75.40% 7.10%
30 to 34 years 1,006 95.30% 7.70%
35 to 44 years 1,619 88.40% 15.00%
45 to 54 years 2,007 82.00% 4.40%
55 to 59 years 580 81.70% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 674 86.10% 19.50%
65 to 74 years 1,431 19.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 927 4.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 19153. 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 1,302 50.60% 2.60%
Black or African American 8,523 65.40% 11.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 12 100.00% 100.00%
Asian 285 89.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 106 63.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 599 63.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 380 70.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,240 48.70% 2.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 19153 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 19153 is 6,261, with median earnings of $34,340.00.

Women in 19153 are earning approximately 75.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,261 $34,340.00
Male 2,817 $41,317.00
Female 3,444 $31,142.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 19153 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 356 $63,938.00
Business and Financial 159 $50,694.00
Computer and Mathematical 100 $75,577.00
Architecture and Engineering 65 $68,875.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 103 $43,657.00
Community and Social Service 264 $34,098.00
Legal 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 240 $29,269.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 74 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 328 $56,250.00
Healthcare Support 593 $19,310.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 144 $58,765.00
Law Enforcement 159 $71,528.00
Food Preparation and Serving 387 $11,821.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 335 $20,684.00
Personal Care and Service 283 $16,932.00
Sales 615 $24,307.00
Office and Administrative Support 831 $29,461.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 83 $11,875.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 95 $41,602.00
Production 202 $61,327.00
Transportation and Material Moving 401 $61,989.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 19153 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 19153.

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 113 $50,694.00 243 $64,344.00
Business and Financial 28 $0.00 131 $44,261.00
Computer and Mathematical 51 $75,048.00 49 $96,058.00
Architecture and Engineering 50 $75,268.00 15 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 64 $0.00 39 $0.00
Community and Social Service 92 $0.00 172 $35,294.00
Legal 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 49 $20,469.00 191 $29,519.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 20 $0.00 54 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 173 $43,510.00 155 $70,417.00
Healthcare Support 49 $0.00 544 $24,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 144 $58,765.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 123 $82,585.00 36 $34,457.00
Food Preparation and Serving 300 $2,499.00 87 $12,364.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 134 $11,741.00 201 $21,816.00
Personal Care and Service 65 $16,114.00 218 $25,202.00
Sales 342 $43,929.00 273 $22,720.00
Office and Administrative Support 172 $42,222.00 659 $28,018.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 13 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 83 $11,875.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 95 $41,602.00 0 $0.00
Production 123 $61,913.00 79 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 351 $76,645.00 50 $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 5,682 households in 19153, with an average household size of 2.25 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 2,942 families living in the 19153 zip code with an average family size of 3.1 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 19153:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,531 201 1,210 2,740
Average Household Size 2.96 3.94 3.32 1.26
Total Families 1,531 201 1,210 0
Average Household Size 2.95 3.94 3.15 0

Poverty

Of the 2,942 families living in 19153, 10.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 19153:

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 6,160 housing units in 19153.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,682 92.24%
Vacant 478 7.76%

44.17% of the total 6,160 housing units in 19153 are rental units. This is approximately 2,721 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,921 are occupied by the owner - or 47.42% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 19153 is $1,273.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 19153 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
    40
  • Less than $500
    181
  • $500 to $999
    436
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,478
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    626
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 19153 is $155,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 19153 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    99
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    396
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    790
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    982
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    512
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    116
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    7
  • $1,000,000 or more
    19

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 19153. The chart below shows the number of properties in 19153 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    738
  • 1940 to 1949
    422
  • 1950 to 1959
    613
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,715
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,486
  • 1980 to 1989
    334
  • 1990 to 1999
    652
  • 2000 to 2009
    100
  • 2010 to 2013
    100
  • 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 19153 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,296
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,440
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,571
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    375

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 19153 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 19153 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 19153.

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
    106
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    247
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    351
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    523
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    945
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    377
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,101
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    166
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    228
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,044
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    470
  • 90 or more minutes
    119

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 19153 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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