Philadelphia, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19122
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,653
- 6,587/sq mi High-density area
- $63,676
- Median income Near-median income area
- $349,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Philadelphia pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6,587
- people per sq mi
- 32%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19122 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 19122 (Philadelphia, PA) rose +4.2% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 19122 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, with 21,653 residents across 3.3 square miles, a density of 6,587 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19122 reports a modest median household income of $63,676 (18% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,433. The poverty rate is 35.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $349,800 (54% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), with only 31.9% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,471.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.9, 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 19122 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 19122
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19122.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
62 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
62 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
48 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
46 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 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 19122, 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
21,653
Population
3.3
Area (sq mi)
6,587
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19122?
27.9
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
9.7%
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?
$63,676
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$36,433
Per Capita Income
35.6%
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Unemployment Rate
28.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19122 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)
$63,676 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania 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
10,662housing units
10,662
Total Housing Units
9,647
Occupied Units
1,015
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$349,800
Median Home Value
+54% vs state ZIP avg
$1,471
Median Rent
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 417 business establishments in ZIP 19122, employing approximately 18,394 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,039,539,000.
417
Businesses
18,394
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 62 | 14.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 62 | 14.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 48 | 11.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 46 | 11.0% |
| Retail trade | 39 | 9.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 29 | 7.0% |
| Construction | 26 | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 3.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 10 | 2.4% |
| Information | 8 | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 1.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 19122 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19140
Philadelphia (19140)
54,133 residents
- 19121
Philadelphia (19121)
36,572 residents
- 19132
Philadelphia (19132)
36,268 residents
- 19133
Philadelphia (19133)
26,063 residents
- 19130
Philadelphia (19130)
24,870 residents
- 19125
Philadelphia (19125)
22,958 residents
- 19122 21,653
Philadelphia (19122)
21,653 residents
- 19107 14,875
Philadelphia (19107)
14,875 residents
- 19123 13,416
Philadelphia (19123)
13,416 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19122 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19122 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19106
Philadelphia (19106)
$121,047 median income
- 19130
Philadelphia (19130)
$112,037 median income
- 19125
Philadelphia (19125)
$109,554 median income
- 19123
Philadelphia (19123)
$102,106 median income
- 19102
Philadelphia (19102)
$102,093 median income
- 19107
Philadelphia (19107)
$69,105 median income
- 19122
Philadelphia (19122)
$63,676 median income
- 19121 $38,516
Philadelphia (19121)
$38,516 median income
- 19140 $36,226
Philadelphia (19140)
$36,226 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19122 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19123 | Philadelphia, PA | 13,416 | 0.9 mi |
| 19133 | Philadelphia, PA | 26,063 | 1.0 mi |
| 19125 | Philadelphia, PA | 22,958 | 1.1 mi |
| 19106 | Philadelphia, PA | 11,740 | 2.0 mi |
| 19140 | Philadelphia, PA | 54,133 | 2.4 mi |
| 19121 | Philadelphia, PA | 36,572 | 1.8 mi |
| 19107 | Philadelphia, PA | 14,875 | 1.9 mi |
| 19130 | Philadelphia, PA | 24,870 | 1.7 mi |
| 19132 | Philadelphia, PA | 36,268 | 1.8 mi |
| 19102 | Philadelphia, PA | 4,705 | 2.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19122, 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 (21,653 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 19122 in?
ZIP code 19122 (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 19122?
ZIP code 19122 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 21,653 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19122?
The median household income in ZIP 19122 is $63,676, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19122?
The median home value in ZIP 19122 is $349,800, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19122?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19122 is White at 40.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19122?
ZIP code 19122 has 417 business establishments employing approximately 18,394 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19122?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19122 are: Health care and social assistance (62), Accommodation and food services (62), Other services (except public administration) (48). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 19122?
In ZIP code 19122, 70.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.8% 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 19122?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19122 is 28.5 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 19122?
In ZIP code 19122, 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 19122?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19122 is 35.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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