Philadelphia, PA · standard
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 High-density area
- $45,314
- Median income Below-median income area
- $161,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 19124 (Philadelphia, PA) fell -5.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 358.9 in 2023 to 340.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,329. Economic pressure is pronounced: 30.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.6%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $161,800 (29% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $1,124; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Philadelphia County, so 19124 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 19124
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
27,337housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 19120
Philadelphia (19120)
68,104 residents
- 19124
Philadelphia (19124)
66,691 residents
- 19111
Philadelphia (19111)
63,090 residents
- 19134
Philadelphia (19134)
60,675 residents
- 19149
Philadelphia (19149)
55,006 residents
- 19140
Philadelphia (19140)
54,133 residents
- 19135
Philadelphia (19135)
33,091 residents
- 08105
Camden (08105)
29,077 residents
- 19137 8,638
Philadelphia (19137)
8,638 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19124 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19124 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19012
Cheltenham (19012)
$125,625 median income
- 08065
Palmyra (08065)
$89,574 median income
- 19137
Philadelphia (19137)
$76,739 median income
- 19111
Philadelphia (19111)
$61,138 median income
- 19149
Philadelphia (19149)
$58,496 median income
- 19120
Philadelphia (19120)
$54,000 median income
- 19135
Philadelphia (19135)
$53,138 median income
- 08105 $45,974
Camden (08105)
$45,974 median income
- 19124 $45,314
Philadelphia (19124)
$45,314 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19124, 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 (66,691 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 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.
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