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Philadelphia city, PA

ZIP 19126 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 19126

19126 has a population of 17,520 with a median age of 41.1 yrs (44.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
8.9%-86% vs US avg
x
Black
81.6%+558% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.6%-73% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.7%-75% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.2%
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.8%-6% vs US avg
x
18–64
61.7%-0% vs US avg
x
65+
17.6%+8% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.1%-9% vs US avg
x
High school
30.3%+16% vs US avg
x
Some college
33.4%+15% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
26.3%-22% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
33.1%-31% vs US avg
x
Never married
48.7%+44% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.0%-3% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.3%
x
Diversity Index
32/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
15.4%+34% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
15.8%+14% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.3%-11% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.4%+52% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
21.1%+161% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
9.9%+71% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
West IndianIrishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 19126

Poverty Rate
15.4%+34% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.3%-11% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
15.8%+14% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
21.1%+161% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.4%+52% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.5%-7% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
23.3%+99% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
9.9%+71% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population17,520
Median age41.1
Poverty rate15.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White8.9%
Hispanic4.7%
Black81.6%
Asian1.6%
Foreign-born15.8%