ZIP Code 19124
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Philadelphia · Philadelphia County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 66,691
- Median income
- $45,314
- Median home value
- $161,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 14.7%
- Land area
- 12.6 sq mi
5,281/sq mi
▼ 41% vs US
higher than 9% of US ZIPs
▼ 42% vs US
higher than 30% of US ZIPs
Median age 32.7
New York
ZIP code 19124 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has a population of 66,691. The median household income is $45,314, which is 41% below the national average. Median home value is $161,800, 42% below the US average. 14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 19124 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.6 square miles in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 66,691 residents, producing a population density of 5,281 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 19124 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19124 sits at $45,314 (42% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $22,329. The poverty rate stands at 30.7% and the unemployment rate at 12.6%. On housing, the median home value is $161,800 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $1,124 per month, and 62.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19124 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.7, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Philadelphia County, so you can benchmark 19124 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 19124
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19124.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
211 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
122 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
112 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
90 establishments
- Construction 58
Construction
58 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 19124, Philadelphia, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
66,691
Population
12.6
Area (sq mi)
5,281
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19124?
32.7
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
18.3%
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?
$45,314
Median Household Income
-42% vs state
$22,329
Per Capita Income
30.7%
Poverty Rate
12.6%
Unemployment Rate
32.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
27,337
Total Housing Units
25,300
Occupied Units
2,037
Vacant Units
2.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$161,800
Median Home Value
-29% vs state
$1,124
Median Rent
1943
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
-5.2%
YoY Change (2024)
340
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+240%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19124 have decreased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +240% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.1% | 253 |
| 2021 | +17.3% | 296 |
| 2022 | +18.4% | 351 |
| 2023 | +2.2% | 359 |
| 2024 | -5.2% | 340 |
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 850 business establishments in ZIP 19124, employing approximately 13,411 people with a combined annual payroll of $674,994,000.
850
Businesses
13,411
Employees
$675.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 211 | 24.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 122 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 112 | 13.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 90 | 10.6% |
| Construction | 58 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 50 | 5.9% |
| Manufacturing | 45 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 37 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 3.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 2.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 18 | 2.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 1.8% |
| Information | 8 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 0.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.5% |
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 19124 vs 19137 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19137 | Philadelphia, PA | 8,638 | 1.9 mi |
| 19134 | Philadelphia, PA | 60,675 | 2.1 mi |
| 19120 | Philadelphia, PA | 68,104 | 1.8 mi |
| 19149 | Philadelphia, PA | 55,006 | 2.0 mi |
| 19135 | Philadelphia, PA | 33,091 | 2.3 mi |
| 19012 | Cheltenham, PA | 6,670 | 3.0 mi |
| 19111 | Philadelphia, PA | 63,090 | 3.1 mi |
| 19140 | Philadelphia, PA | 54,133 | 2.8 mi |
| 08105 | Camden, NJ | 29,077 | 4.5 mi |
| 08065 | Palmyra, NJ | 7,398 | 3.2 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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