What to know about ZIP 19016
ZIP code 19016 covers ZIP 19016 with a population of about 1,959.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 34.2 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the PHILADELPHIA media market.
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ZIP Code 19016 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
1,959
Density
N/A
Median income
$27,422
-64% vs US avg
Home value
$79,300
-77% vs US avg
Median rent
$528
-55% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 19016
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Income and economy in ZIP 19016
Median household income in ZIP 19016 is about $27,422 — about 64% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 34.5%; unemployment rate near 21.1%; 9.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 24.7 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Transportation, and Construction; a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 19016
Median home value is about $79,300 — about 77% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $528 (about 55% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 37.0% (about 28.4 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 19016, a household would need roughly $22,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $509. That sits below the local median household income ($27,422), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.