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Philadelphia, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19126

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

15,758
5,323/sq mi
$53,176
Median income
$225,100
Median home value
26.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
5,323
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19126 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19126 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, home to 15,758 residents across 3.0 square miles, a density of 5,323 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19126 reports a modest median household income of $53,176 (32% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $31,826. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 10.6%. Median home value sits at $225,100 (1% below the state average), median rent at $1,119 a month, and owner-occupancy at 61.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 35 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 19126 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 19126

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19126.

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 19126, 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

15,758

Population

3.0

Area (sq mi)

5,323

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19126?

37.0

Median Age

42.9%

Male

57.1%

Female

7.3%

Foreign-Born

White 8.0%
African American 80.7%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$53,176

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$31,826

Per Capita Income

14.3%

Poverty Rate

10.6%

Unemployment Rate

35.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19126 ranks nationally

Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,176 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.0%

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

What does housing look like?

7,532

Total Housing Units

7,196

Occupied Units

336

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.2%
Renter 38.8%

$225,100

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$1,119

Median Rent

1942

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

-6.2%

YoY Change (2024)

310

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+210%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19126 have decreased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +210% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.7% 249
2021 +9.4% 272
2022 +17.7% 320
2023 +3.3% 330
2024 -6.2% 310

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 133 business establishments in ZIP 19126, employing approximately 2,435 people with a combined annual payroll of $90,900,000.

133

Businesses

2,435

Employees

$90.9M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 46 34.6%
Other services (except public administration) 26 19.6%
Retail trade 14 10.5%
Accommodation and food services 11 8.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 4.5%
Educational services 6 4.5%
Construction 4 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.0%

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 19126 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 19126 ranks #9 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 19126 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 19126 ranks #8 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
19138 Philadelphia, PA 32,273 1.1 mi
19141 Philadelphia, PA 31,376 1.3 mi
19027 Elkins Park, PA 19,067 1.4 mi
19012 Cheltenham, PA 6,670 1.7 mi
19120 Philadelphia, PA 68,104 1.8 mi
19095 Wyncote, PA 7,063 2.2 mi
19140 Philadelphia, PA 54,133 3.0 mi
19150 Philadelphia, PA 23,378 2.2 mi
19119 Philadelphia, PA 27,035 2.8 mi
19144 Philadelphia, PA 43,329 2.5 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19126 in? ▼
ZIP code 19126 (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 19126? ▼
ZIP code 19126 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 15,758 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19126? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19126 is $53,176, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19126? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19126 is $225,100, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19126? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19126 is African American at 80.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19126? ▼
ZIP code 19126 has 133 business establishments employing approximately 2,435 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19126? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19126 are: Health care and social assistance (46), Other services (except public administration) (26), Retail trade (14). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19126? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19126 decreased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 210%. 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 19126? ▼
In ZIP code 19126, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.0% 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 19126? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19126 is 35.4 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 19126? ▼
In ZIP code 19126, approximately 61.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19126? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19126 is 14.3% 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.