ZIP Code 19116
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Philadelphia · Philadelphia County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 33,112
- Median income
- $67,535
- Median home value
- $346,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 35.9%
- Land area
- 13.0 sq mi
2,555/sq mi
▼ 11% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
▲ 25% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.9
New York
ZIP code 19116 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has a population of 33,112. The median household income is $67,535, which is 11% below the national average. Median home value is $346,600, 25% above the US average. 35.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 19116 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 13.0 square miles in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 33,112 residents, producing a population density of 2,555 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 19116 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19116 sits at $67,535 (13% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $35,931. The poverty rate stands at 14.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $346,600 (52% above the state average) with median rent at $1,254 per month, and 61.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19116 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Philadelphia County, so you can benchmark 19116 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 19116
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$35,931
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
31.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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