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ZIP Code 19104

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

51,808
6,638/sq mi
$38,814
Median income
$266,600
Median home value
47.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Philadelphia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
6,638
people per sq mi
17%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19104 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19104 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, with 51,808 residents across 7.8 square miles, a density of 6,638 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19104 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,814 (50% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $24,820. Poverty here runs at 36.8%, with unemployment measured at 9.6%. The typical home here is valued at $266,600 (17% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,364 monthly, and 16.9% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Philadelphia County, so you can benchmark 19104 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 19104

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19104.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 19104, 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

51,808

Population

7.8

Area (sq mi)

6,638

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19104?

23.8

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

15.8%

Foreign-Born

White 37.8%
African American 36.8%
Asian 14.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$38,814

Median Household Income

-50% vs state

$24,820

Per Capita Income

36.8%

Poverty Rate

9.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19104 ranks nationally

Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$38,814 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

24,924

Total Housing Units

21,088

Occupied Units

3,836

Vacant Units

1.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 16.9%
Renter 83.1%

$266,600

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$1,364

Median Rent

1948

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

+31.3%

YoY Change (2024)

465

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+365%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19104 have increased 31.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +365% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.3% 352
2021 +9.8% 387
2022 +3.8% 402
2023 -11.8% 354
2024 +31.3% 465

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 994 business establishments in ZIP 19104, employing approximately 106,374 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,779,789,000.

994

Businesses

106,374

Employees

$8.8B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 225 22.6%
Health care and social assistance 134 13.5%
Other services (except public administration) 131 13.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 103 10.4%
Retail trade 101 10.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 80 8.1%
Finance and insurance 43 4.3%
Educational services 35 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 3.2%
Information 25 2.5%
Construction 21 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 1.8%
Manufacturing 14 1.4%
Wholesale trade 13 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 13 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 4 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 19104 vs 19103 →

ZIP 19104 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19104 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 19104 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 19104 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
19103 Philadelphia, PA 21,908 1.4 mi
19130 Philadelphia, PA 24,870 1.4 mi
19139 Philadelphia, PA 41,271 1.7 mi
19146 Philadelphia, PA 35,113 1.6 mi
19102 Philadelphia, PA 4,705 1.8 mi
19121 Philadelphia, PA 36,572 1.9 mi
19143 Philadelphia, PA 64,849 1.9 mi
19109 Philadelphia, PA 0 2.0 mi
19107 Philadelphia, PA 14,875 2.2 mi
19131 Philadelphia, PA 43,172 2.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Philadelphia County

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Pop: 64,849
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Pop: 63,090
19134 standard
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Pop: 60,675
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Pop: 55,006

Related Areas

Philadelphia County Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19104 in? ▼
ZIP code 19104 (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 19104? ▼
ZIP code 19104 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 51,808 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19104? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19104 is $38,814, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19104? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19104 is $266,600, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19104? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19104 is White at 37.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19104? ▼
ZIP code 19104 has 994 business establishments employing approximately 106,374 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19104? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19104 are: Accommodation and food services (225), Health care and social assistance (134), Other services (except public administration) (131). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19104? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19104 increased by 31.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 365%. 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 19104? ▼
In ZIP code 19104, 71.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.6% 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 19104? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19104 is 25.6 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 19104? ▼
In ZIP code 19104, approximately 16.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 83.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19104? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19104 is 36.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.