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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in ZIP Code 19129: A Study of White Majority and Diversity Trends
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 19129 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is categorized as a "Moderate Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The racial composition consists of 53% white, 30% black, 6% Hispanic, 4% Asian, and 6% identifying as two or more races. The median income in 2022 was $86,171, indicating a relatively affluent neighborhood within Philadelphia's urban context.
Over the past decade, this zip code has undergone demographic changes. It transitioned from "Low Diversity" with a "White Majority" (55% white) in 2013 to "Moderate Diversity" by 2022. The black population fluctuated, peaking at 40% in 2015-2016 before declining to 30% by 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 4% to 6%, and those identifying as two or more races grew from 1% to 6%. The Asian population remained relatively constant at around 4-5%.
The economic trajectory of the zip code shows significant positive growth. Median income rose from $57,272 in 2013 to $86,171 in 2022, an increase of about 50% over nine years. This increase in income coincides with the transition towards greater diversity. After a period of decline from 2010 to 2018, the population has been steadily increasing since 2019.
The significant increase in median income, coupled with increasing diversity and population growth in recent years, aligns with patterns of urban gentrification seen in many U.S. cities. The steady increase in median income, even through the COVID-19 pandemic years (2020-2022), suggests economic resilience in this zip code. The increasing diversity in this zip code reflects broader national trends towards more diverse urban areas, particularly in terms of growing Hispanic and multiracial populations.
Zip code 19129 in Philadelphia has evolved over the past decade from a predominantly white, less diverse area to a more economically prosperous and moderately diverse community. This transition appears to be ongoing, with indicators suggesting continued movement towards greater diversity and affluence. These changes likely reflect broader urban renewal and demographic shift patterns observed in many American cities.
