ZIP Code 19142

In ZIP code 19142, on Philadelphia's southwest side, households earn a median of $38,376, while per-capita income comes to $21,863 — figures that shape how far each paycheck stretches. A home valued at $121,100 carries a county property tax rate of 0.82%, a yearly bill that stays tied to that valuation. Sales tax of 8.00% applies to purchases across the city, adding a bit more to everyday spending. With earnings at this level, housing costs, food, and other essentials claim most of the monthly total, so residents here tend to watch discretionary spending closely.