Philadelphia, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19103
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,908
- 13,237/sq mi High-density area
- $99,644
- Median income Above-median income area
- $582,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 82.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Philadelphia pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13,237
- people per sq mi
- 31%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19103 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 19103 (Philadelphia, PA) rose +11.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 259.2 in 2023 to 288.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19103 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, with 21,908 residents across 1.7 square miles, a density of 13,237 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19103 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,644 (28% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $110,978. The poverty rate is 8.6%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $582,500 (156% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), with only 30.7% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,015.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 82.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, 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 19103 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 19103
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$110,978
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19103 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)
$99,644 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
20,784housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 19103 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 19103 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19103 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 19103 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19103, 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 (21,908 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 19103 in?
ZIP code 19103 (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 19103?
ZIP code 19103 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 21,908 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19103?
The median household income in ZIP 19103 is $99,644, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19103?
The median home value in ZIP 19103 is $582,500, which is 109% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19103?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19103 is White at 68.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19103?
ZIP code 19103 has 2,613 business establishments employing approximately 100,835 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19103?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19103 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (760), Finance and insurance (307), Other services (except public administration) (302). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19103?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19103 increased by 11.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 188%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 19103?
In ZIP code 19103, 89.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 82.6% 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 19103?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19103 is 24.6 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 19103?
In ZIP code 19103, approximately 30.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 69.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19103?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19103 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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