Philadelphia, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19102
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,705
- 9,619/sq mi High-density area
- $102,093
- Median income Above-median income area
- $479,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 89.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Philadelphia pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy area.
- Top 18%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9,619
- people per sq mi
- 20%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19102 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 19102 covers 0.5 square miles in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,705 residents on file, a density of 9,619 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19102 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,093 (31% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $103,817. The poverty rate is 13.9%, with unemployment at 1.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $479,000 (111% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), with only 19.9% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,217.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 89.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Philadelphia County, so 19102 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 19102
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19102.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
409 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 154
Health care and social assistance
154 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 129
Other services (except public administration)
129 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 103
Accommodation and food services
103 establishments
- Finance and insurance 84
Finance and insurance
84 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 19102, Philadelphia, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,705
Population
0.5
Area (sq mi)
9,619
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19102?
31.0
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
15.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$102,093
Median Household Income
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$103,817
Per Capita Income
13.9%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19102 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$102,093 Top 15% higher than 85% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,964housing units
4,964
Total Housing Units
4,347
Occupied Units
617
Vacant Units
1.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$479,000
Median Home Value
+111% vs state ZIP avg
$2,217
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,170 business establishments in ZIP 19102, employing approximately 25,541 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,976,143,000.
1,170
Businesses
25,541
Employees
$2.0B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 409 | 35.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 154 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 129 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 103 | 8.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 84 | 7.2% |
| Retail trade | 64 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 57 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 56 | 4.8% |
| Information | 31 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 22 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 22 | 1.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 10 | 0.8% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 0.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 0.7% |
| Construction | 7 | 0.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 19102 vs 19109 →
ZIP 19102 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19104
Philadelphia (19104)
51,808 residents
- 19121
Philadelphia (19121)
36,572 residents
- 19147
Philadelphia (19147)
36,228 residents
- 19146
Philadelphia (19146)
35,113 residents
- 19130
Philadelphia (19130)
24,870 residents
- 19103
Philadelphia (19103)
21,908 residents
- 19107 14,875
Philadelphia (19107)
14,875 residents
- 19123 13,416
Philadelphia (19123)
13,416 residents
- 19106 11,740
Philadelphia (19106)
11,740 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19102 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19102 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19106
Philadelphia (19106)
$121,047 median income
- 19130
Philadelphia (19130)
$112,037 median income
- 19147
Philadelphia (19147)
$105,755 median income
- 19146
Philadelphia (19146)
$103,059 median income
- 19123
Philadelphia (19123)
$102,106 median income
- 19102
Philadelphia (19102)
$102,093 median income
- 19103
Philadelphia (19103)
$99,644 median income
- 19107
Philadelphia (19107)
$69,105 median income
- 19104 $38,814
Philadelphia (19104)
$38,814 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19102 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19109 | Philadelphia, PA | 0 | 0.2 mi |
| 19107 | Philadelphia, PA | 14,875 | 0.4 mi |
| 19103 | Philadelphia, PA | 21,908 | 0.4 mi |
| 19130 | Philadelphia, PA | 24,870 | 1.2 mi |
| 19106 | Philadelphia, PA | 11,740 | 1.2 mi |
| 19147 | Philadelphia, PA | 36,228 | 1.4 mi |
| 19123 | Philadelphia, PA | 13,416 | 1.3 mi |
| 19146 | Philadelphia, PA | 35,113 | 1.3 mi |
| 19104 | Philadelphia, PA | 51,808 | 1.8 mi |
| 19121 | Philadelphia, PA | 36,572 | 2.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19102, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,705 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 19102 in?
ZIP code 19102 (Philadelphia) is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/philadelphia-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 19102?
ZIP code 19102 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 4,705 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19102?
The median household income in ZIP 19102 is $102,093, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19102?
The median home value in ZIP 19102 is $479,000, which is 72% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19102?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19102 is White at 72.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19102?
ZIP code 19102 has 1,170 business establishments employing approximately 25,541 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19102?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19102 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (409), Health care and social assistance (154), Other services (except public administration) (129). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 19102?
In ZIP code 19102, 91.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 89.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 19102?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19102 is 25.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19102?
In ZIP code 19102, approximately 19.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 80.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19102?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19102 is 13.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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