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ZIP Code 19118

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,808
1,185/sq mi
$109,649
Median income
$718,300
Median home value
77.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Philadelphia pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
1,185
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19118 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19118 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, home to 9,808 residents across 8.3 square miles, a density of 1,185 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19118 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,649 (41% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $89,168. Poverty here runs at 7.0%, with unemployment measured at 4.2%. The typical home here is valued at $718,300 (216% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,818 monthly, and 50.7% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 77.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is 31 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 19118 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 19118

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19118.

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 19118, 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

9,808

Population

8.3

Area (sq mi)

1,185

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19118?

46.6

Median Age

44.5%

Male

55.5%

Female

5.9%

Foreign-Born

White 71.1%
African American 15.3%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

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?

$109,649

Median Household Income

+41% vs state

$89,168

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

30.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19118 ranks nationally

Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$109,649 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 86.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 77.7%

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

What does housing look like?

5,025

Total Housing Units

4,660

Occupied Units

365

Vacant Units

1.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.7%
Renter 49.3%

$718,300

Median Home Value

+216% vs state

$1,818

Median Rent

1947

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

+0.6%

YoY Change (2024)

307

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+207%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19118 have increased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +207% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 226
2021 +11.8% 253
2022 +10.7% 280
2023 +9.1% 305
2024 +0.6% 307

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 344 business establishments in ZIP 19118, employing approximately 4,599 people with a combined annual payroll of $229,814,000.

344

Businesses

4,599

Employees

$229.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 55 16.0%
Retail trade 52 15.1%
Health care and social assistance 44 12.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 42 12.2%
Accommodation and food services 42 12.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 25 7.3%
Finance and insurance 21 6.1%
Educational services 12 3.5%
Construction 11 3.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 3.2%
Manufacturing 10 2.9%
Information 6 1.7%

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 19118 vs 19128 →

ZIP 19118 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 19118 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 19118 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 19118 ranks #6 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
19128 Philadelphia, PA 35,239 1.9 mi
19119 Philadelphia, PA 27,035 1.7 mi
19150 Philadelphia, PA 23,378 2.1 mi
19031 Flourtown, PA 4,700 2.5 mi
19444 Lafayette Hill, PA 10,519 2.4 mi
19127 Philadelphia, PA 5,913 3.2 mi
19075 Oreland, PA 7,354 3.2 mi
19038 Glenside, PA 31,595 2.9 mi
19034 Fort Washington, PA 5,999 4.3 mi
19138 Philadelphia, PA 32,273 3.1 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19118 in? ▼
ZIP code 19118 (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 19118? ▼
ZIP code 19118 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 9,808 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19118? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19118 is $109,649, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19118? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19118 is $718,300, which is 158% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19118? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19118 is White at 71.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19118? ▼
ZIP code 19118 has 344 business establishments employing approximately 4,599 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19118? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19118 are: Other services (except public administration) (55), Retail trade (52), Health care and social assistance (44). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19118? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19118 increased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 207%. 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 19118? ▼
In ZIP code 19118, 86.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 77.7% 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 19118? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19118 is 30.5 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 19118? ▼
In ZIP code 19118, approximately 50.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19118? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19118 is 7.0% 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.