The 19121 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Philadelphia, PA (Philadelphia County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 32,385. In this Pennsylvania region, an estimated 78.4% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $16,654. The median age in the 19121 ZIP Code is 27.9 years, with 13.4% of residents aged 62 years and older. The median household income is $21,201, while about 38% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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In ZIP Code 19121, 78.4% of the population graduated high school, while 15.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.6% in this Philadelphia County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 18.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 36.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.7% |
| Associate's degree | 4.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 19121 are younger than average. The median age of 27.9 years in ZIP Code 19121 is approximately 26.77% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 13.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.5% of the population in 19121 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 14.7% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.9% of 19121 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 9.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 17.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 14.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 5.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.9% |
| 85 years and over | 0.9% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 19121 is $21,201, while the region's mean household income is $38,974. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $16,654. The per capita income in ZIP Code 19121 of $16,654 is approximately 51.52% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 38.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately300% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 25.2% of the population in 19121 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 15.8% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 1.0% of 19121 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 25.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 13.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 15.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 9.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 11.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 6.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 5.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 19121, 98.1% is one race, while 1.9% are two or more races. Approximately 6.8% of 19121 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 19121 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (76.3%), followed by White (17.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 17.4% |
| Black or African American | 76.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
| Asian | 4.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 2.1% |
In ZIP Code 19121, 91.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.0% of homes. Lastly, 1.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Philadelphia County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 91.2% |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 3.0% |
| Other languages | 1.2% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 19121 in July 2024 comes in at $184,441. The July 2024 value is approximately 0% higher than the $183,596 median value in February 2024, and -2% lower than the $187,546 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 19121, an estimated 52.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 9.3% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 1.6% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989 in this Philadelphia County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | $184,441 |
| Jun 2024 | $185,485 |
| May 2024 | $185,541 |
| Apr 2024 | $184,550 |
| Mar 2024 | $183,526 |
| Feb 2024 | $183,596 |
| Jan 2024 | $184,017 |
| Dec 2023 | $184,171 |
| Nov 2023 | $184,064 |
| Oct 2023 | $184,749 |
| Sep 2023 | $185,770 |
| Aug 2023 | $187,546 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 52.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 19121 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 19121 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 19121 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.93 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.66% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.19% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 19121 | 12.9¢/kWh | 6.04¢/kWh | 1.52¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 17.45¢/kWh | 10.92¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.62¢/kWh | 13.58¢/kWh | 8.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 19121 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.02 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.81 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.94 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.57 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.29 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.59 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.75 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.59 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.43 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.62 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.16 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.44 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 19121, 53.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.1 minutes. Approximately 33.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 19121 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.9% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 19121 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.1% |
| Construction | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.7% |
| Retail trade | 9.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.5% |
| Information | 1.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 33.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 16.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.5% |
| Public administration | 6.4% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 19121, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 19121 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Philadelphia County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 1893 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 1787 |
| Debt collection | 195 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 92 |
| Credit card | 56 |
| Other | 111 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 2185 |
| Improper use of your report | 1050 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 281 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 183 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 99 |
| Other | 336 |