Philadelphia, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19123
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,416
- 4,087/sq mi High-density area
- $102,106
- Median income Above-median income area
- $539,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 65.8%
- 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, renter-heavy area.
- Top 18%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4,087
- people per sq mi
- 35%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19123 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 19123 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, home to 13,416 residents across 3.3 square miles, a density of 4,087 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19123 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,106 (31% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $69,182. The poverty rate is 16.4%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $539,500 (137% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), with only 35.1% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,740.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 65.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Philadelphia County, so 19123 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 19123
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19123.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
123 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
104 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
95 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
92 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
90 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 19123, 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
13,416
Population
3.3
Area (sq mi)
4,087
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19123?
33.9
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
13.4%
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?
$102,106
Median Household Income
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$69,182
Per Capita Income
16.4%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
31.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19123 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)
$102,106 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
11,366housing units
11,366
Total Housing Units
10,378
Occupied Units
988
Vacant Units
1.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$539,500
Median Home Value
+137% vs state ZIP avg
$1,740
Median Rent
1991
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
+0.5%
YoY Change (2024)
416
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+316%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19123 have increased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +316% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 369 |
| 2021 | +7.0% | 394 |
| 2022 | +1.3% | 399 |
| 2023 | +3.6% | 414 |
| 2024 | +0.5% | 416 |
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 767 business establishments in ZIP 19123, employing approximately 23,272 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,233,745,000.
767
Businesses
23,272
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 123 | 16.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 104 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 95 | 12.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 92 | 12.0% |
| Retail trade | 90 | 11.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 49 | 6.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 34 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 3.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 3.8% |
| Construction | 27 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 20 | 2.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 2.5% |
| Information | 16 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 1.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.4% |
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 19123 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19147
Philadelphia (19147)
36,228 residents
- 19133
Philadelphia (19133)
26,063 residents
- 19130
Philadelphia (19130)
24,870 residents
- 19125
Philadelphia (19125)
22,958 residents
- 19122
Philadelphia (19122)
21,653 residents
- 19107
Philadelphia (19107)
14,875 residents
- 19123 13,416
Philadelphia (19123)
13,416 residents
- 19106 11,740
Philadelphia (19106)
11,740 residents
- 08102 7,565
Camden (08102)
7,565 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19123 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19123 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
- 19147
Philadelphia (19147)
$105,755 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
- 08102 $33,852
Camden (08102)
$33,852 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19123 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19122 | Philadelphia, PA | 21,653 | 0.9 mi |
| 19106 | Philadelphia, PA | 11,740 | 1.1 mi |
| 19107 | Philadelphia, PA | 14,875 | 1.1 mi |
| 19102 | Philadelphia, PA | 4,705 | 1.3 mi |
| 19109 | Philadelphia, PA | 0 | 1.4 mi |
| 19133 | Philadelphia, PA | 26,063 | 2.0 mi |
| 19125 | Philadelphia, PA | 22,958 | 1.4 mi |
| 19130 | Philadelphia, PA | 24,870 | 1.6 mi |
| 19147 | Philadelphia, PA | 36,228 | 2.0 mi |
| 08102 | Camden, NJ | 7,565 | 1.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19123, 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 (13,416 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 19123 in?
ZIP code 19123 (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 19123?
ZIP code 19123 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 13,416 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19123?
The median household income in ZIP 19123 is $102,106, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19123?
The median home value in ZIP 19123 is $539,500, which is 94% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19123?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19123 is White at 54.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19123?
ZIP code 19123 has 767 business establishments employing approximately 23,272 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19123?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19123 are: Accommodation and food services (123), Health care and social assistance (104), Other services (except public administration) (95). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19123?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19123 increased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 316%. 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 19123?
In ZIP code 19123, 80.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.8% 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 19123?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19123 is 31.4 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 19123?
In ZIP code 19123, approximately 35.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 64.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19123?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19123 is 16.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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