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ZIP Code 19127

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

5,913
4,154/sq mi
$102,106
Median income
$352,500
Median home value
76.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
4,154
people per sq mi
43%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19127 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19127 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, home to 5,913 residents across 1.4 square miles, a density of 4,154 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19127 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,106 (31% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $77,295. Poverty here runs at 8.6%, with unemployment measured at 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is $352,500 (55% above the state average) with median rent at $1,755 per month, and 43.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 76.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.6, and the average commute is 36 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 19127 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 19127

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19127.

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 19127, 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

5,913

Population

1.4

Area (sq mi)

4,154

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19127?

30.6

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 81.3%
African American 7.3%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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?

$102,106

Median Household Income

+31% vs state

$77,295

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

36.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19127 ranks nationally

Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$102,106 Top 18% higher than 82% 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 83.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 76.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,552

Total Housing Units

3,371

Occupied Units

181

Vacant Units

1.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.0%
Renter 57.0%

$352,500

Median Home Value

+55% vs state

$1,755

Median Rent

1948

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

+10.0%

YoY Change (2024)

353

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+253%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19127 have increased 10.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +253% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.3% 271
2021 +7.9% 292
2022 +7.0% 313
2023 +2.5% 321
2024 +10.0% 353

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 228 business establishments in ZIP 19127, employing approximately 2,263 people with a combined annual payroll of $97,681,000.

228

Businesses

2,263

Employees

$97.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 60 26.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 32 14.0%
Other services (except public administration) 31 13.6%
Retail trade 27 11.8%
Health care and social assistance 18 7.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 5.7%
Wholesale trade 9 4.0%
Manufacturing 8 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 3.1%
Construction 6 2.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 2.2%
Educational services 5 2.2%
Information 3 1.3%
Finance and insurance 3 1.3%

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 19127 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 19127 ranks #0 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 19127 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 19127 ranks #5 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
19004 Bala Cynwyd, PA 9,416 1.0 mi
19128 Philadelphia, PA 35,239 1.4 mi
19072 Narberth, PA 9,539 1.6 mi
19066 Merion Station, PA 5,864 2.1 mi
19131 Philadelphia, PA 43,172 2.8 mi
19129 Philadelphia, PA 10,975 2.5 mi
19144 Philadelphia, PA 43,329 2.8 mi
19118 Philadelphia, PA 9,808 3.2 mi
19119 Philadelphia, PA 27,035 2.6 mi
19139 Philadelphia, PA 41,271 4.6 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19127 in? ▼
ZIP code 19127 (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 19127? ▼
ZIP code 19127 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 5,913 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19127? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19127 is $102,106, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19127? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19127 is $352,500, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19127? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19127 is White at 81.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19127? ▼
ZIP code 19127 has 228 business establishments employing approximately 2,263 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19127? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19127 are: Accommodation and food services (60), Professional, scientific, and technical services (32), Other services (except public administration) (31). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19127? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19127 increased by 10.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 253%. 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 19127? ▼
In ZIP code 19127, 83.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 76.4% 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 19127? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19127 is 36.0 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 19127? ▼
In ZIP code 19127, approximately 43.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19127? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19127 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.