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ZIP Code 19124

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

66,691
5,281/sq mi
$45,314
Median income
$161,800
Median home value
14.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Philadelphia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5,281
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19124 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19124 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, with 66,691 residents across 12.6 square miles, a density of 5,281 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19124 reports a modest median household income of $45,314 (42% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $22,329. Poverty here runs at 30.7%, with unemployment measured at 12.6%. Median home value sits at $161,800 (29% below the state average), median rent at $1,124 a month, and owner-occupancy at 62.3%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.7, and the average commute is 32 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Philadelphia County, letting you compare 19124 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 19124

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19124.

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 19124, 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

66,691

Population

12.6

Area (sq mi)

5,281

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19124?

32.7

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

18.3%

Foreign-Born

White 21.4%
African American 35.2%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 41.9%

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

How ZIP 19124 ranks nationally

Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,314 9th percentile higher than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.7%

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

Owner 62.3%
Renter 37.7%

$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 19124 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 19124 ranks #2 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 19124 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 19124 ranks #9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Philadelphia County

19120 standard
Philadelphia, PA
Pop: 68,104
19143 standard
Philadelphia, PA
Pop: 64,849
19111 standard
Philadelphia, PA
Pop: 63,090
19134 standard
Philadelphia, PA
Pop: 60,675
19149 standard
Philadelphia, PA
Pop: 55,006
19140 standard
Philadelphia, PA
Pop: 54,133

Related Areas

Philadelphia County Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19124 in? ▼
ZIP code 19124 (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 19124? ▼
ZIP code 19124 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 66,691 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19124? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19124 is $45,314, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19124? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19124 is $161,800, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19124? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19124 is African American at 35.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 41.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19124? ▼
ZIP code 19124 has 850 business establishments employing approximately 13,411 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19124? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19124 are: Retail trade (211), Health care and social assistance (122), Other services (except public administration) (112). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19124? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19124 decreased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 240%. 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 19124? ▼
In ZIP code 19124, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% 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 19124? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19124 is 32.3 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 19124? ▼
In ZIP code 19124, approximately 62.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19124? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19124 is 30.7% 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.