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ZIP Code 19120

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

68,104
7,726/sq mi
$54,000
Median income
$155,500
Median home value
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Philadelphia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7,726
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19120 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19120 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, with 68,104 residents across 8.8 square miles, a density of 7,726 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19120 reports a modest median household income of $54,000 (31% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $25,014. 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.8%. Housing costs here run $155,500 for a typical home value (32% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,252 a month; 70.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Philadelphia County, so you can benchmark 19120 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 19120

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19120.

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 19120, 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

68,104

Population

8.8

Area (sq mi)

7,726

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19120?

36.8

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

22.1%

Foreign-Born

White 7.6%
African American 46.7%
Asian 13.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%

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?

$54,000

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$25,014

Per Capita Income

22.4%

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Unemployment Rate

38.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19120 ranks nationally

Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,000 20th percentile higher than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.8%

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

What does housing look like?

25,829

Total Housing Units

24,205

Occupied Units

1,624

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.1%
Renter 29.9%

$155,500

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$1,252

Median Rent

1945

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

+6.2%

YoY Change (2024)

360

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+260%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19120 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +260% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +11.1% 263
2021 +11.4% 292
2022 +9.4% 320
2023 +6.0% 339
2024 +6.2% 360

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 654 business establishments in ZIP 19120, employing approximately 7,777 people with a combined annual payroll of $337,431,000.

654

Businesses

7,777

Employees

$337.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 155 23.7%
Accommodation and food services 97 14.8%
Other services (except public administration) 94 14.4%
Health care and social assistance 80 12.2%
Construction 44 6.7%
Wholesale trade 30 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 30 4.6%
Manufacturing 24 3.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 24 3.7%
Finance and insurance 20 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 16 2.5%
Educational services 7 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.1%
Information 6 0.9%

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 19120 vs 19141 →

ZIP 19120 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 19120 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 19120 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 19120 ranks #5 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
19141 Philadelphia, PA 31,376 1.4 mi
19126 Philadelphia, PA 15,758 1.8 mi
19012 Cheltenham, PA 6,670 1.9 mi
19124 Philadelphia, PA 66,691 1.8 mi
19027 Elkins Park, PA 19,067 2.8 mi
19140 Philadelphia, PA 54,133 2.0 mi
19134 Philadelphia, PA 60,675 3.1 mi
19144 Philadelphia, PA 43,329 2.9 mi
19149 Philadelphia, PA 55,006 2.9 mi
19138 Philadelphia, PA 32,273 2.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Philadelphia County

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Pop: 66,691
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Pop: 64,849
19111 standard
Philadelphia, PA
Pop: 63,090
19134 standard
Philadelphia, PA
Pop: 60,675
19149 standard
Philadelphia, PA
Pop: 55,006
19140 standard
Philadelphia, PA
Pop: 54,133

Related Areas

Philadelphia County Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19120 in? ▼
ZIP code 19120 (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 19120? ▼
ZIP code 19120 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 68,104 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19120? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19120 is $54,000, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19120? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19120 is $155,500, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19120? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19120 is African American at 46.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19120? ▼
ZIP code 19120 has 654 business establishments employing approximately 7,777 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19120? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19120 are: Retail trade (155), Accommodation and food services (97), Other services (except public administration) (94). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19120? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19120 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 260%. 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 19120? ▼
In ZIP code 19120, 51.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.8% 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 19120? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19120 is 38.1 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 19120? ▼
In ZIP code 19120, approximately 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19120? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19120 is 22.4% 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.