Philadelphia, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19115
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,207
- 2,285/sq mi High-density area
- $70,054
- Median income Near-median income area
- $345,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Philadelphia pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,285
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19115 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 19115 (Philadelphia, PA) rose +6.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 284.7 in 2023 to 304.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19115 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, with 33,207 residents across 14.5 square miles, a density of 2,285 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19115 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,054 (10% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,403. The poverty rate is 10.7%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $345,000 (52% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 62.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,315.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Philadelphia County, so 19115 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 19115
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19115.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
152 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
144 establishments
- Construction
Construction
108 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
95 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
79 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 19115, 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
33,207
Population
14.5
Area (sq mi)
2,285
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19115?
44.3
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
35.6%
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?
$70,054
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$45,403
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
32.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19115 ranks nationally
Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$70,054 47th percentile higher than 47% 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
15,074housing units
15,074
Total Housing Units
14,756
Occupied Units
318
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$345,000
Median Home Value
+52% vs state ZIP avg
$1,315
Median Rent
1967
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
+6.8%
YoY Change (2024)
304
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+204%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19115 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +204% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.1% | 219 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 239 |
| 2022 | +13.5% | 271 |
| 2023 | +4.9% | 285 |
| 2024 | +6.8% | 304 |
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 829 business establishments in ZIP 19115, employing approximately 8,543 people with a combined annual payroll of $354,789,000.
829
Businesses
8,543
Employees
$354.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 152 | 18.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 144 | 17.4% |
| Construction | 108 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 95 | 11.5% |
| Retail trade | 79 | 9.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 66 | 8.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 39 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 35 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 2.4% |
| Information | 19 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 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 19115 vs 19152 →
ZIP 19115 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19111
Philadelphia (19111)
63,090 residents
- 19149
Philadelphia (19149)
55,006 residents
- 19154
Philadelphia (19154)
34,196 residents
- 19152
Philadelphia (19152)
33,293 residents
- 19115
Philadelphia (19115)
33,207 residents
- 19116
Philadelphia (19116)
33,112 residents
- 19135
Philadelphia (19135)
33,091 residents
- 19114
Philadelphia (19114)
30,907 residents
- 19006 21,423
Huntingdon Valley (19006)
21,423 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19115 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19115 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19009
Bryn Athyn (19009)
$137,188 median income
- 19006
Huntingdon Valley (19006)
$128,295 median income
- 19046
Jenkintown (19046)
$109,818 median income
- 19154
Philadelphia (19154)
$95,027 median income
- 19114
Philadelphia (19114)
$77,708 median income
- 19115
Philadelphia (19115)
$70,054 median income
- 19116
Philadelphia (19116)
$67,535 median income
- 19111
Philadelphia (19111)
$61,138 median income
- 19152
Philadelphia (19152)
$59,408 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19115 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19152 | Philadelphia, PA | 33,293 | 2.1 mi |
| 19006 | Huntingdon Valley, PA | 21,423 | 3.0 mi |
| 19116 | Philadelphia, PA | 33,112 | 2.5 mi |
| 19009 | Bryn Athyn, PA | 864 | 3.4 mi |
| 19111 | Philadelphia, PA | 63,090 | 2.8 mi |
| 19114 | Philadelphia, PA | 30,907 | 2.8 mi |
| 19154 | Philadelphia, PA | 34,196 | 3.4 mi |
| 19046 | Jenkintown, PA | 17,809 | 3.2 mi |
| 19135 | Philadelphia, PA | 33,091 | 4.8 mi |
| 19149 | Philadelphia, PA | 55,006 | 3.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19115, 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 (33,207 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 19115 in?
ZIP code 19115 (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 19115?
ZIP code 19115 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 33,207 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19115?
The median household income in ZIP 19115 is $70,054, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19115?
The median home value in ZIP 19115 is $345,000, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19115?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19115 is White at 61.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19115?
ZIP code 19115 has 829 business establishments employing approximately 8,543 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19115?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19115 are: Transportation and warehousing (152), Health care and social assistance (144), Construction (108). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19115?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19115 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 204%. 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 19115?
In ZIP code 19115, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.5% 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 19115?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19115 is 32.6 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 19115?
In ZIP code 19115, approximately 62.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19115?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19115 is 10.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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