| ZIP Code | 19144 |
|---|---|
| City | Philadelphia |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Philadelphia County |
| Area Code | 215/267/445 |
| Elevation | 236 ft |
| Latitude | 40.031929 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.176099 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42101 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.11 |
| Below Poverty | 25.0% ▲ 150% above avg |
| College Grads | 45.3% ▲ 17% above avg |
| Unemployment | 10.0% ▲ 104% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 331 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,899 (26.9%) |
| Some College | 3,151 (10.7%) |
| Associates | 4,700 (16%) |
| Bachelors | 2,508 (8.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,793 (36.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $45,727 ▼ 40% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $224,600 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,110/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 23,583 |
| Vacant Units | 1,897 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.11 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 23,583 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,897 |
| Owner Occupied | 35.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 64.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.11 |
ZIP code 19144 is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, within Philadelphia County. With a population of 48,542, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.2 years. Economically, 19144 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $45,727 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 19144 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $224,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,110 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 64.9% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 51% since 2019.
The population of 19144 is majority Black (68.67%). Residents are well-educated — 45.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 25.0%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 19144 stands at 10.0%, which is more than double the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 47%.
Overall, ZIP code 19144 in Philadelphia, PA is characterized as working-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 48,542 residents, a median household income of $45,727, and a median home value of $224,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.