ZIP Code 19103
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Philadelphia · Philadelphia County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 21,908
- Median income
- $99,644
- Median home value
- $582,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 82.6%
- Land area
- 1.7 sq mi
13,237/sq mi
▲ 31% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
▲ 109% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
Median age 35
New York
ZIP code 19103 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has a population of 21,908. The median household income is $99,644, which is 31% above the national average. Median home value is $582,500, 109% above the US average. 82.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 19103 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.7 square miles in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 21,908 residents, producing a population density of 13,237 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 19103 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19103 sits at $99,644 (28% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $110,978. The poverty rate stands at 8.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $582,500 (156% above the state average) with median rent at $2,015 per month, and 30.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19103 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 82.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Philadelphia County, so you can benchmark 19103 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 19103
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19103.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
760 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
307 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 302
Other services (except public administration)
302 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 261
Accommodation and food services
261 establishments
- Retail trade 181
Retail trade
181 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 19103, Philadelphia, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
21,908
Population
1.7
Area (sq mi)
13,237
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19103?
35.0
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
18.4%
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?
$99,644
Median Household Income
+28% vs state
$110,978
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
20,784
Total Housing Units
17,577
Occupied Units
3,207
Vacant Units
1.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$582,500
Median Home Value
+156% vs state
$2,015
Median Rent
1957
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+11.2%
YoY Change (2024)
288
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+188%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19103 have increased 11.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +188% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.4% | 261 |
| 2021 | -1.5% | 257 |
| 2022 | +12.1% | 288 |
| 2023 | -9.9% | 259 |
| 2024 | +11.2% | 288 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 2,613 business establishments in ZIP 19103, employing approximately 100,835 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,555,953,000.
2,613
Businesses
100,835
Employees
$11.6B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 760 | 29.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 307 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 302 | 11.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 261 | 10.0% |
| Retail trade | 181 | 6.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 172 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 170 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 127 | 4.9% |
| Information | 93 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 56 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 46 | 1.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 44 | 1.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 33 | 1.3% |
| Construction | 28 | 1.1% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 0.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 0.4% |
| Utilities | 7 | 0.3% |
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 19103 vs 19102 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19102 | Philadelphia, PA | 4,705 | 0.4 mi |
| 19109 | Philadelphia, PA | 0 | 0.6 mi |
| 19107 | Philadelphia, PA | 14,875 | 0.8 mi |
| 19130 | Philadelphia, PA | 24,870 | 1.0 mi |
| 19146 | Philadelphia, PA | 35,113 | 1.1 mi |
| 19104 | Philadelphia, PA | 51,808 | 1.4 mi |
| 19121 | Philadelphia, PA | 36,572 | 2.0 mi |
| 19106 | Philadelphia, PA | 11,740 | 1.7 mi |
| 19147 | Philadelphia, PA | 36,228 | 1.6 mi |
| 19123 | Philadelphia, PA | 13,416 | 1.7 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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