Philadelphia, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19111
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 63,090
- 5,041/sq mi High-density area
- $61,138
- Median income Below-median income area
- $253,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Philadelphia pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5,041
- people per sq mi
- 54%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19111 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 19111 (Philadelphia, PA) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 313.9 in 2023 to 328.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19111 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, with 63,090 residents across 12.5 square miles, a density of 5,041 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19111 reports a modest median household income of $61,138 (21% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,005. The poverty rate is 16.1%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $253,700 (12% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,268; 54.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Philadelphia County, so 19111 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 19111
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19111.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
177 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
114 establishments
- Construction
Construction
103 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
95 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 67
Accommodation and food services
67 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 19111, 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
63,090
Population
12.5
Area (sq mi)
5,041
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19111?
36.6
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
27.6%
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?
$61,138
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$32,005
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
35.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19111 ranks nationally
Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$61,138 31st percentile higher than 31% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
27,553housing units
27,553
Total Housing Units
26,068
Occupied Units
1,485
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$253,700
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$1,268
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
+4.5%
YoY Change (2024)
328
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+228%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19111 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +228% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.2% | 239 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 269 |
| 2022 | +10.9% | 298 |
| 2023 | +5.3% | 314 |
| 2024 | +4.5% | 328 |
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 775 business establishments in ZIP 19111, employing approximately 11,917 people with a combined annual payroll of $673,594,000.
775
Businesses
11,917
Employees
$673.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 177 | 22.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 114 | 14.7% |
| Construction | 103 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 95 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 67 | 8.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 39 | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 1.0% |
| Information | 8 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 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 19111 vs 19012 →
ZIP 19111 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19120
Philadelphia (19120)
68,104 residents
- 19124
Philadelphia (19124)
66,691 residents
- 19111
Philadelphia (19111)
63,090 residents
- 19149
Philadelphia (19149)
55,006 residents
- 19152
Philadelphia (19152)
33,293 residents
- 19115
Philadelphia (19115)
33,207 residents
- 19135
Philadelphia (19135)
33,091 residents
- 19027 19,067
Elkins Park (19027)
19,067 residents
- 19046 17,809
Jenkintown (19046)
17,809 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19111 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19111 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19012
Cheltenham (19012)
$125,625 median income
- 19046
Jenkintown (19046)
$109,818 median income
- 19027
Elkins Park (19027)
$106,066 median income
- 19115
Philadelphia (19115)
$70,054 median income
- 19111
Philadelphia (19111)
$61,138 median income
- 19152
Philadelphia (19152)
$59,408 median income
- 19149
Philadelphia (19149)
$58,496 median income
- 19120
Philadelphia (19120)
$54,000 median income
- 19126
Philadelphia (19126)
$53,176 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19111 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19012 | Cheltenham, PA | 6,670 | 1.3 mi |
| 19152 | Philadelphia, PA | 33,293 | 1.8 mi |
| 19149 | Philadelphia, PA | 55,006 | 1.7 mi |
| 19124 | Philadelphia, PA | 66,691 | 3.1 mi |
| 19027 | Elkins Park, PA | 19,067 | 2.5 mi |
| 19126 | Philadelphia, PA | 15,758 | 3.0 mi |
| 19115 | Philadelphia, PA | 33,207 | 2.8 mi |
| 19120 | Philadelphia, PA | 68,104 | 2.8 mi |
| 19046 | Jenkintown, PA | 17,809 | 3.1 mi |
| 19135 | Philadelphia, PA | 33,091 | 3.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19111, 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 (63,090 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 19111 in?
ZIP code 19111 (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 19111?
ZIP code 19111 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 63,090 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19111?
The median household income in ZIP 19111 is $61,138, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19111?
The median home value in ZIP 19111 is $253,700, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19111?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19111 is White at 39.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19111?
ZIP code 19111 has 775 business establishments employing approximately 11,917 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19111?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19111 are: Health care and social assistance (177), Other services (except public administration) (114), Construction (103). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19111?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19111 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 228%. 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 19111?
In ZIP code 19111, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.6% 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 19111?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19111 is 35.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19111?
In ZIP code 19111, approximately 54.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19111?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19111 is 16.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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