Census ACS · Pennsylvania
ZIP Code 19131
ZIP code 19131 is located in Pennsylvania with a population of 44,799. The median household income is $46,057 and the median home value is $163,900.
44,799
Population
$46,057
Median Income
$163,900
Median Home Value
34.1
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10.6% |
| Black | 80.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 1.1% |
Male: 45.9% · Female: 54.1%
Economy & Income
$46,057
Median Household Income
$28,621
Per Capita Income
23.1%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$163,900
Median Home Value
$1,312
Median Rent
44.0%
Homeownership
Education
92.0%
High School+
30.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 19131 in Pennsylvania has a population of 44,799 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 19131 is $46,057. The per capita income is $28,621. The poverty rate is 23.1%.
ZIP code 19131 is located in Pennsylvania.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 19131 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. ZCTAs approximately correspond to USPS ZIP code delivery areas but are built from Census blocks and may not match exactly.
What distinguishes ZIP 19131 is density: among the most densely settled of US ZIP codes, around 8,499 people per square mile. With 44,799 residents, ZIP 19131 is a ZIP code in Pennsylvania.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $46,057, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 23.1%, poverty is near the top of the range for US ZIP codes, above the national 12.4%. Median home value is $163,900, with typical rent around $1,312.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US ZIP codes: 30.1% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in ZIP 19131: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.