19143 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 19143 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 19143 is African American. The current unemployment level in 19143 is 4.6%.
| Population | 63,186 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.96% |
| Population Density | 19,495 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 25,225 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $38,928 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $389,340 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 4.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 78.77% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 94.16% |
19143 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 8,776 | 14.12% |
| Black | 48,885 | 78.63% |
| Hispanic | 2,894 | 4.65% |
| Asian | 1,427 | 2.3% |
| Native American | 75 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 115 | 0.18% |
19143 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 65 | 0.88% |
| Black | 7,073 | 95.94% |
| Hispanic | 176 | 2.39% |
| Asian | 40 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.23% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
19143 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,971 | 5.58% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,616 | 13.08% |
| High School Diploma | 13,540 | 38.36% |
| No High School Diploma | 1,600 | 4.53% |
| GED or Alternate | 2,186 | 6.19% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,532 | 15.67% |
| Associates Degree | 2,362 | 6.69% |
| Masters Degree | 2,703 | 7.66% |
| Professional Degree | 314 | 0.89% |
| Doctorate Degree | 474 | 1.34% |