19140 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 19140 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 19140 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 19140 is 4.6%.
| Population | 53,996 |
| Population Growth Rate | 11.22% |
| Population Density | 17,076 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 18,885 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $27,006 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $413,600 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 4.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 47.87% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 51.75% |
19140 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 7,787 | 12.77% |
| Black | 29,117 | 47.76% |
| Hispanic | 22,897 | 37.56% |
| Asian | 962 | 1.58% |
| Native American | 60 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 137 | 0.22% |
19140 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 119 | 0.99% |
| Black | 5,507 | 45.87% |
| Hispanic | 6,308 | 52.54% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.25% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.03% |
19140 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,674 | 7.44% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,077 | 4.79% |
| High School Diploma | 11,024 | 49% |
| No High School Diploma | 1,028 | 4.57% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,770 | 7.87% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,912 | 17.39% |
| Associates Degree | 1,522 | 6.76% |
| Masters Degree | 284 | 1.26% |
| Professional Degree | 95 | 0.42% |
| Doctorate Degree | 114 | 0.51% |