19139 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 19139 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 19139 is African American. The current unemployment level in 19139 is 4.6%.
| Population | 46,041 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 22,711 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 16,553 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $32,531 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $1,129,380 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 4.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 86.40% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 88.31% |
19139 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,377 | 7.52% |
| Black | 38,762 | 86.31% |
| Hispanic | 1,661 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 851 | 1.89% |
| Native American | 210 | 0.47% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 50 | 0.11% |
19139 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 64 | 1.67% |
| Black | 3,496 | 91.09% |
| Hispanic | 112 | 2.92% |
| Asian | 146 | 3.8% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.39% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.13% |
19139 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,241 | 5.83% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,951 | 9.16% |
| High School Diploma | 8,738 | 41.04% |
| No High School Diploma | 826 | 3.88% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,486 | 6.98% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,776 | 22.43% |
| Associates Degree | 1,288 | 6.05% |
| Masters Degree | 761 | 3.57% |
| Professional Degree | 62 | 0.29% |
| Doctorate Degree | 161 | 0.76% |