Philadelphia, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19116
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,112
- 2,555/sq mi High-density area
- $67,535
- Median income Near-median income area
- $346,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.9%
- 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.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,555
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19116 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 19116 (Philadelphia, PA) rose +1.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 313.8 in 2023 to 319.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19116 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, with 33,112 residents across 13.0 square miles, a density of 2,555 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19116 reports a modest median household income of $67,535 (13% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,931. The poverty rate is 14.8%, with unemployment at 6.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $346,600 (52% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 61.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,254.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Philadelphia County, so 19116 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 19116
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19116.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
245 establishments
- Construction
Construction
164 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
115 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 90
Other services (except public administration)
90 establishments
- Retail trade 87
Retail trade
87 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 19116, 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
33,112
Population
13.0
Area (sq mi)
2,555
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19116?
45.9
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
42.1%
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?
$67,535
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$35,931
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
31.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19116 ranks nationally
Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$67,535 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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
14,137housing units
14,137
Total Housing Units
13,578
Occupied Units
559
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$346,600
Median Home Value
+52% vs state ZIP avg
$1,254
Median Rent
1970
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
+1.7%
YoY Change (2024)
319
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+219%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19116 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +219% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 226 |
| 2021 | +11.0% | 250 |
| 2022 | +16.4% | 291 |
| 2023 | +7.7% | 314 |
| 2024 | +1.7% | 319 |
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 964 business establishments in ZIP 19116, employing approximately 10,865 people with a combined annual payroll of $485,434,000.
964
Businesses
10,865
Employees
$485.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 245 | 25.4% |
| Construction | 164 | 17.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 115 | 11.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 90 | 9.3% |
| Retail trade | 87 | 9.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 55 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 43 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 31 | 3.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 2.7% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 2.4% |
| Information | 18 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 16 | 1.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 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 19116 vs 19154 →
ZIP 19116 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19020
Bensalem (19020)
55,493 residents
- 19136
Philadelphia (19136)
40,647 residents
- 18966
Southampton (18966)
37,999 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
- 19114
Philadelphia (19114)
30,907 residents
- 19053
Feasterville Trevose (19053)
25,966 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19116 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19116 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
- 18966
Southampton (18966)
$128,838 median income
- 19006
Huntingdon Valley (19006)
$128,295 median income
- 19053
Feasterville Trevose (19053)
$107,780 median income
- 19154
Philadelphia (19154)
$95,027 median income
- 19020
Bensalem (19020)
$83,223 median income
- 19114
Philadelphia (19114)
$77,708 median income
- 19115
Philadelphia (19115)
$70,054 median income
- 19116
Philadelphia (19116)
$67,535 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19116 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19154 | Philadelphia, PA | 34,196 | 2.2 mi |
| 19114 | Philadelphia, PA | 30,907 | 3.4 mi |
| 19115 | Philadelphia, PA | 33,207 | 2.5 mi |
| 19006 | Huntingdon Valley, PA | 21,423 | 2.8 mi |
| 19053 | Feasterville Trevose, PA | 25,966 | 3.2 mi |
| 19009 | Bryn Athyn, PA | 864 | 3.1 mi |
| 18966 | Southampton, PA | 37,999 | 4.9 mi |
| 19136 | Philadelphia, PA | 40,647 | 5.3 mi |
| 19020 | Bensalem, PA | 55,493 | 4.0 mi |
| 19152 | Philadelphia, PA | 33,293 | 4.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19116, 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 (33,112 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 19116 in?
ZIP code 19116 (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 19116?
ZIP code 19116 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 33,112 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19116?
The median household income in ZIP 19116 is $67,535, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19116?
The median home value in ZIP 19116 is $346,600, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19116?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19116 is White at 64.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19116?
ZIP code 19116 has 964 business establishments employing approximately 10,865 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19116?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19116 are: Transportation and warehousing (245), Construction (164), Health care and social assistance (115). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19116?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19116 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 219%. 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 19116?
In ZIP code 19116, 67.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.9% 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 19116?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19116 is 31.7 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 19116?
In ZIP code 19116, approximately 61.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19116?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19116 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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