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ZIP Code 19106

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

11,740
5,643/sq mi
$121,047
Median income
$517,900
Median home value
79.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Philadelphia pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
5,643
people per sq mi
45%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19106 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19106 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, home to 11,740 residents across 2.1 square miles, a density of 5,643 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19106 skews affluent, with a median household income of $121,047 (55% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $110,881. Poverty here runs at 6.1%, with unemployment measured at 3.4%. Housing costs here run $517,900 for a typical home value (128% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,238 a month; 45.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 79.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Philadelphia County, letting you compare 19106 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 19106

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19106.

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 19106, 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

11,740

Population

2.1

Area (sq mi)

5,643

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19106?

40.5

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

10.9%

Foreign-Born

White 78.7%
African American 6.7%
Asian 9.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$121,047

Median Household Income

+55% vs state

$110,881

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19106 ranks nationally

Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$121,047 Top 9% higher than 91% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 86.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 79.3%

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

What does housing look like?

10,200

Total Housing Units

9,023

Occupied Units

1,177

Vacant Units

1.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.3%
Renter 54.7%

$517,900

Median Home Value

+128% vs state

$2,238

Median Rent

1964

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

+6.6%

YoY Change (2024)

217

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+117%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19106 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +11.7% 205
2020 -5.2% 194
2021 +14.0% 221
2022 +6.6% 236
2024 – 217

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 1,024 business establishments in ZIP 19106, employing approximately 24,084 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,234,186,000.

1,024

Businesses

24,084

Employees

$2.2B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 173 16.9%
Accommodation and food services 162 15.8%
Other services (except public administration) 121 11.8%
Retail trade 119 11.6%
Finance and insurance 88 8.6%
Health care and social assistance 82 8.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 72 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 43 4.2%
Wholesale trade 40 3.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 33 3.2%
Information 31 3.0%
Manufacturing 19 1.9%
Educational services 12 1.2%
Construction 11 1.1%
Transportation and warehousing 9 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.8%

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 19106 vs 19123 →

ZIP 19106 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 19106 ranks #8 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 19106 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 19106 ranks the highest 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
19123 Philadelphia, PA 13,416 1.1 mi
19107 Philadelphia, PA 14,875 0.9 mi
19109 Philadelphia, PA 0 1.1 mi
19147 Philadelphia, PA 36,228 1.0 mi
08102 Camden, NJ 7,565 1.2 mi
19102 Philadelphia, PA 4,705 1.2 mi
19122 Philadelphia, PA 21,653 2.0 mi
19103 Philadelphia, PA 21,908 1.7 mi
08103 Camden, NJ 15,190 1.8 mi
19133 Philadelphia, PA 26,063 3.0 mi

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Related Areas

Philadelphia County Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19106 in? ▼
ZIP code 19106 (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 19106? ▼
ZIP code 19106 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 11,740 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19106? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19106 is $121,047, which is 59% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19106? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19106 is $517,900, which is 86% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19106? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19106 is White at 78.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19106? ▼
ZIP code 19106 has 1,024 business establishments employing approximately 24,084 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19106? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19106 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (173), Accommodation and food services (162), Other services (except public administration) (121). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19106? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19106 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 19106? ▼
In ZIP code 19106, 86.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 79.3% 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 19106? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19106 is 25.8 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 19106? ▼
In ZIP code 19106, approximately 45.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19106? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19106 is 6.1% 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.