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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
$102,106
Median income
$539,500
Median home value
65.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $69,182. The poverty rate stands at 16.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. Median home value sits at $539,500 (137% above the state average), median rent at $1,740 a month, and owner-occupancy at 35.1%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 19123, plus 6 more within Philadelphia County, give a clearer read than the 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 19123

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19123.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19123?

33.9

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

13.4%

Foreign-Born

White 54.0%
African American 21.6%
Asian 10.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%

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

$69,182

Per Capita Income

16.4%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

31.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19123 ranks nationally

Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$102,106 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 80.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.8%

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

What does housing look like?

11,366

Total Housing Units

10,378

Occupied Units

988

Vacant Units

1.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 35.1%
Renter 64.9%

$539,500

Median Home Value

+137% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19123 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 19123 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 19123 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.