Philadelphia, PA · standard
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 High-density area
- $109,554
- Median income Above-median income area
- $392,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 66.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 19125 (Philadelphia, PA) rose +5.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 742.6 in 2023 to 783.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $62,176. The poverty rate is 8.6%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $392,400 (73% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,782; 58.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Philadelphia County, so 19125 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 19125
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19125.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
97 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
86 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
81 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
79 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
78 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 19125?
34.9
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
9.2%
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?
$109,554
Median Household Income
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$62,176
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
31.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19125 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$109,554 Top 11% higher than 89% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,583housing units
13,583
Total Housing Units
12,417
Occupied Units
1,166
Vacant Units
2.01
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$392,400
Median Home Value
+73% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 19125 vs 19122 →
ZIP 19125 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19134
Philadelphia (19134)
60,675 residents
- 19140
Philadelphia (19140)
54,133 residents
- 08105
Camden (08105)
29,077 residents
- 19133
Philadelphia (19133)
26,063 residents
- 19125 22,958
Philadelphia (19125)
22,958 residents
- 19122 21,653
Philadelphia (19122)
21,653 residents
- 08103 15,190
Camden (08103)
15,190 residents
- 19107 14,875
Philadelphia (19107)
14,875 residents
- 19123 13,416
Philadelphia (19123)
13,416 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19125 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19125 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19106
Philadelphia (19106)
$121,047 median income
- 19125
Philadelphia (19125)
$109,554 median income
- 19123
Philadelphia (19123)
$102,106 median income
- 19107
Philadelphia (19107)
$69,105 median income
- 19122
Philadelphia (19122)
$63,676 median income
- 08105 $45,974
Camden (08105)
$45,974 median income
- 19134 $44,066
Philadelphia (19134)
$44,066 median income
- 08103 $36,793
Camden (08103)
$36,793 median income
- 19140 $36,226
Philadelphia (19140)
$36,226 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19125, 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 (22,958 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 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.
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