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ZIP Code 19129

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

10,975
1,928/sq mi
$80,606
Median income
$323,600
Median home value
58.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
1,928
people per sq mi
49%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19129 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19129 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, home to 10,975 residents across 5.7 square miles, a density of 1,928 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19129 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,606 (4% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $57,907. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 9.6%. The typical home here is valued at $323,600 (42% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,557 monthly, and 48.5% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, 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 19129 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 19129

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19129.

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 19129, 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

10,975

Population

5.7

Area (sq mi)

1,928

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19129?

35.8

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 52.9%
African American 32.0%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

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?

$80,606

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$57,907

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

9.6%

Unemployment Rate

31.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19129 ranks nationally

Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,606 Top 37% higher than 63% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 78.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.3%

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

What does housing look like?

6,344

Total Housing Units

5,924

Occupied Units

420

Vacant Units

1.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.5%
Renter 51.5%

$323,600

Median Home Value

+42% vs state

$1,557

Median Rent

1953

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

+6.6%

YoY Change (2024)

390

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+290%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19129 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +290% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.7% 302
2021 +9.8% 331
2022 +12.1% 371
2023 -1.4% 366
2024 +6.6% 390

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 206 business establishments in ZIP 19129, employing approximately 4,043 people with a combined annual payroll of $167,429,000.

206

Businesses

4,043

Employees

$167.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 43 20.9%
Accommodation and food services 26 12.6%
Retail trade 25 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 22 10.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 8.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 6.3%
Construction 11 5.3%
Wholesale trade 9 4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 3.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 3.9%
Information 6 2.9%
Manufacturing 4 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.9%
Finance and insurance 4 1.9%
Educational services 4 1.9%

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 19129 vs 19144 →

ZIP 19129 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 19129 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 19129 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 19129 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
19144 Philadelphia, PA 43,329 1.4 mi
19132 Philadelphia, PA 36,268 1.4 mi
19121 Philadelphia, PA 36,572 2.2 mi
19140 Philadelphia, PA 54,133 2.1 mi
19004 Bala Cynwyd, PA 9,416 2.4 mi
19119 Philadelphia, PA 27,035 2.8 mi
19130 Philadelphia, PA 24,870 3.2 mi
19127 Philadelphia, PA 5,913 2.5 mi
19131 Philadelphia, PA 43,172 2.5 mi
19141 Philadelphia, PA 31,376 2.6 mi

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Pop: 64,849
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Pop: 55,006

Related Areas

Philadelphia County Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19129 in? ▼
ZIP code 19129 (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 19129? ▼
ZIP code 19129 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 10,975 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19129? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19129 is $80,606, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19129? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19129 is $323,600, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19129? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19129 is White at 52.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19129? ▼
ZIP code 19129 has 206 business establishments employing approximately 4,043 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19129? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19129 are: Health care and social assistance (43), Accommodation and food services (26), Retail trade (25). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19129? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19129 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 290%. 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 19129? ▼
In ZIP code 19129, 78.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.3% 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 19129? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19129 is 31.2 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 19129? ▼
In ZIP code 19129, approximately 48.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19129? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19129 is 14.8% 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.