Philadelphia, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19119
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,035
- 3,223/sq mi High-density area
- $92,651
- Median income Above-median income area
- $371,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 56.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Philadelphia pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,223
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19119 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 19119 (Philadelphia, PA) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 329.0 in 2023 to 343.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19119 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, with 27,035 residents across 8.4 square miles, a density of 3,223 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19119 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,651 (19% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,395. The poverty rate is 7.7%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $371,300 (63% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 62.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,331.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, 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 19119 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 19119
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19119.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
86 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
56 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
51 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 34
Accommodation and food services
34 establishments
- Retail trade 22
Retail trade
22 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 19119, 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
27,035
Population
8.4
Area (sq mi)
3,223
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19119?
42.7
Median Age
44.6%
Male
55.4%
Female
5.1%
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?
$92,651
Median Household Income
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$58,395
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
32.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19119 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$92,651 Top 21% higher than 79% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,650housing units
13,650
Total Housing Units
12,681
Occupied Units
969
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$371,300
Median Home Value
+63% vs state ZIP avg
$1,331
Median Rent
1938
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
+4.5%
YoY Change (2024)
344
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+244%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19119 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +244% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 256 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 281 |
| 2022 | +12.9% | 317 |
| 2023 | +3.7% | 329 |
| 2024 | +4.5% | 344 |
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 363 business establishments in ZIP 19119, employing approximately 4,012 people with a combined annual payroll of $166,788,000.
363
Businesses
4,012
Employees
$166.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 86 | 23.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 56 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 51 | 14.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 34 | 9.4% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 6.1% |
| Educational services | 19 | 5.2% |
| Construction | 16 | 4.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 3.0% |
| Information | 5 | 1.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 1.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 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 19119 vs 19138 →
ZIP 19119 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19144
Philadelphia (19144)
43,329 residents
- 19128
Philadelphia (19128)
35,239 residents
- 19138
Philadelphia (19138)
32,273 residents
- 19141
Philadelphia (19141)
31,376 residents
- 19119
Philadelphia (19119)
27,035 residents
- 19150
Philadelphia (19150)
23,378 residents
- 19126 15,758
Philadelphia (19126)
15,758 residents
- 19129 10,975
Philadelphia (19129)
10,975 residents
- 19118 9,808
Philadelphia (19118)
9,808 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19119 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19119 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19075
Oreland (19075)
$120,813 median income
- 19118
Philadelphia (19118)
$109,649 median income
- 19127
Philadelphia (19127)
$102,106 median income
- 19128
Philadelphia (19128)
$93,173 median income
- 19119
Philadelphia (19119)
$92,651 median income
- 19129
Philadelphia (19129)
$80,606 median income
- 19150
Philadelphia (19150)
$66,936 median income
- 19138
Philadelphia (19138)
$57,744 median income
- 19126
Philadelphia (19126)
$53,176 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19119 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19138 | Philadelphia, PA | 32,273 | 1.7 mi |
| 19144 | Philadelphia, PA | 43,329 | 1.7 mi |
| 19150 | Philadelphia, PA | 23,378 | 1.6 mi |
| 19118 | Philadelphia, PA | 9,808 | 1.7 mi |
| 19128 | Philadelphia, PA | 35,239 | 2.0 mi |
| 19129 | Philadelphia, PA | 10,975 | 2.8 mi |
| 19126 | Philadelphia, PA | 15,758 | 2.8 mi |
| 19141 | Philadelphia, PA | 31,376 | 2.6 mi |
| 19127 | Philadelphia, PA | 5,913 | 2.6 mi |
| 19075 | Oreland, PA | 7,354 | 4.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19119, 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 (27,035 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 19119 in?
ZIP code 19119 (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 19119?
ZIP code 19119 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 27,035 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19119?
The median household income in ZIP 19119 is $92,651, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19119?
The median home value in ZIP 19119 is $371,300, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19119?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19119 is African American at 50.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19119?
ZIP code 19119 has 363 business establishments employing approximately 4,012 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19119?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19119 are: Health care and social assistance (86), Professional, scientific, and technical services (56), Other services (except public administration) (51). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19119?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19119 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 244%. 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 19119?
In ZIP code 19119, 77.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.8% 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 19119?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19119 is 32.5 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 19119?
In ZIP code 19119, 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 19119?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19119 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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