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ZIP Code 19125

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

22,958
6,438/sq mi
$109,554
Median income
$392,400
Median home value
66.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Philadelphia pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
6,438
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19125 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19125 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, with 22,958 residents across 3.6 square miles, a density of 6,438 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19125 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,554 (41% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $62,176. Local economic indicators show a 8.6% poverty rate alongside 2.9% unemployment. Median home value sits at $392,400 (73% above the state average), median rent at $1,782 a month, and owner-occupancy at 58.6%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 66.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 31 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 19125 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 19125

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19125.

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 19125, 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

22,958

Population

3.6

Area (sq mi)

6,438

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19125?

34.9

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

9.2%

Foreign-Born

White 72.8%
African American 5.1%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%

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?

$109,554

Median Household Income

+41% vs state

$62,176

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

31.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19125 ranks nationally

Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$109,554 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 80.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 66.6%

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

What does housing look like?

13,583

Total Housing Units

12,417

Occupied Units

1,166

Vacant Units

2.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.6%
Renter 41.4%

$392,400

Median Home Value

+73% vs state

$1,782

Median Rent

1938

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

+5.5%

YoY Change (2024)

783

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+683%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19125 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +683% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.4% 664
2021 +6.2% 705
2022 +4.1% 734
2023 +1.2% 743
2024 +5.5% 783

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 647 business establishments in ZIP 19125, employing approximately 8,017 people with a combined annual payroll of $377,471,000.

647

Businesses

8,017

Employees

$377.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 97 15.0%
Other services (except public administration) 86 13.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 81 12.5%
Retail trade 79 12.2%
Health care and social assistance 78 12.1%
Construction 49 7.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 38 5.9%
Manufacturing 20 3.1%
Information 19 2.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 2.9%
Finance and insurance 18 2.8%
Wholesale trade 15 2.3%
Educational services 15 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 10 1.6%

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 19125 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 19125 ranks #5 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 19125 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 19125 ranks #2 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 1.1 mi
08102 Camden, NJ 7,565 1.7 mi
19134 Philadelphia, PA 60,675 1.3 mi
19123 Philadelphia, PA 13,416 1.4 mi
19133 Philadelphia, PA 26,063 1.4 mi
19106 Philadelphia, PA 11,740 2.1 mi
08103 Camden, NJ 15,190 2.9 mi
19140 Philadelphia, PA 54,133 2.7 mi
19107 Philadelphia, PA 14,875 2.5 mi
08105 Camden, NJ 29,077 2.5 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19125 in? ▼
ZIP code 19125 (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 19125? ▼
ZIP code 19125 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 22,958 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19125? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19125 is $109,554, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19125? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19125 is $392,400, which is 41% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19125? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19125 is White at 72.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19125? ▼
ZIP code 19125 has 647 business establishments employing approximately 8,017 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19125? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19125 are: Accommodation and food services (97), Other services (except public administration) (86), Professional, scientific, and technical services (81). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19125? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19125 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 683%. 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 19125? ▼
In ZIP code 19125, 80.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.6% 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 19125? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19125 is 31.0 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 19125? ▼
In ZIP code 19125, approximately 58.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19125? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19125 is 8.6% 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.