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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
$67,535
Median income
$346,600
Median home value
35.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Philadelphia pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

43th 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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $35,931. Poverty here runs at 14.8%, with unemployment measured at 6.8%. Housing costs here run $346,600 for a typical home value (52% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,254 a month; 61.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Philadelphia County, letting you compare 19116 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 19116

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19116.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 19116?

45.9

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

42.1%

Foreign-Born

White 64.8%
African American 5.8%
Asian 19.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

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

$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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.9%

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

What does housing look like?

14,137

Total Housing Units

13,578

Occupied Units

559

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.4%
Renter 38.6%

$346,600

Median Home Value

+52% vs state

$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

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ZIP 19116 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 19116 ranks #7 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 19116 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 19116 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

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