Philadelphia, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19121
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 36,572
- 6,385/sq mi High-density area
- $38,516
- Median income Below-median income area
- $266,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Philadelphia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6,385
- people per sq mi
- 32%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19121 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 19121 (Philadelphia, PA) rose +25.4% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 19121 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, with 36,572 residents across 5.7 square miles, a density of 6,385 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19121 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,516 (51% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,848. Economic pressure is pronounced: 37.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.6%. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $266,700 (17% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), with only 31.9% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,187.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Philadelphia County, so 19121 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 19121
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19121.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
66 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
57 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
53 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
41 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
31 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 19121, 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
36,572
Population
5.7
Area (sq mi)
6,385
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19121?
27.4
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
8.0%
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?
$38,516
Median Household Income
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$27,848
Per Capita Income
37.7%
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Unemployment Rate
29.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19121 ranks nationally
Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$38,516 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
20,858housing units
20,858
Total Housing Units
18,045
Occupied Units
2,813
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$266,700
Median Home Value
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$1,187
Median Rent
1961
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 345 business establishments in ZIP 19121, employing approximately 3,106 people with a combined annual payroll of $135,791,000.
345
Businesses
3,106
Employees
$135.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 66 | 19.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 57 | 16.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 53 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 41 | 11.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 9.0% |
| Construction | 17 | 4.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 4.9% |
| Educational services | 13 | 3.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 3.2% |
| Information | 9 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 2.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 2.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.4% |
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 19121 vs 19130 →
ZIP 19121 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19104
Philadelphia (19104)
51,808 residents
- 19131
Philadelphia (19131)
43,172 residents
- 19121
Philadelphia (19121)
36,572 residents
- 19132
Philadelphia (19132)
36,268 residents
- 19146
Philadelphia (19146)
35,113 residents
- 19130
Philadelphia (19130)
24,870 residents
- 19103
Philadelphia (19103)
21,908 residents
- 19122
Philadelphia (19122)
21,653 residents
- 19129 10,975
Philadelphia (19129)
10,975 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19121 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19121 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19130
Philadelphia (19130)
$112,037 median income
- 19146
Philadelphia (19146)
$103,059 median income
- 19102
Philadelphia (19102)
$102,093 median income
- 19103
Philadelphia (19103)
$99,644 median income
- 19129
Philadelphia (19129)
$80,606 median income
- 19122
Philadelphia (19122)
$63,676 median income
- 19131
Philadelphia (19131)
$48,393 median income
- 19104 $38,814
Philadelphia (19104)
$38,814 median income
- 19121 $38,516
Philadelphia (19121)
$38,516 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19121 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19130 | Philadelphia, PA | 24,870 | 1.0 mi |
| 19132 | Philadelphia, PA | 36,268 | 1.1 mi |
| 19103 | Philadelphia, PA | 21,908 | 2.0 mi |
| 19122 | Philadelphia, PA | 21,653 | 1.8 mi |
| 19129 | Philadelphia, PA | 10,975 | 2.2 mi |
| 19102 | Philadelphia, PA | 4,705 | 2.1 mi |
| 19104 | Philadelphia, PA | 51,808 | 1.9 mi |
| 19131 | Philadelphia, PA | 43,172 | 2.1 mi |
| 19109 | Philadelphia, PA | 0 | 2.4 mi |
| 19146 | Philadelphia, PA | 35,113 | 3.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19121, 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 (36,572 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 19121 in?
ZIP code 19121 (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 19121?
ZIP code 19121 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 36,572 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19121?
The median household income in ZIP 19121 is $38,516, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19121?
The median home value in ZIP 19121 is $266,700, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19121?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19121 is African American at 67.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19121?
ZIP code 19121 has 345 business establishments employing approximately 3,106 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19121?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19121 are: Retail trade (66), Health care and social assistance (57), Accommodation and food services (53). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 19121?
In ZIP code 19121, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.1% 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 19121?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19121 is 29.4 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 19121?
In ZIP code 19121, approximately 31.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 68.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19121?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19121 is 37.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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