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Philadelphia, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19131

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

43,172
3,159/sq mi
$48,393
Median income
$178,500
Median home value
30.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Philadelphia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3,159
people per sq mi
44%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19131 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19131 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, with 43,172 residents across 13.7 square miles, a density of 3,159 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19131 reports a modest median household income of $48,393 (38% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $30,317. Local economic indicators show a 27.9% poverty rate alongside 8.4% unemployment. Median home value sits at $178,500 (21% below the state average), median rent at $1,375 a month, and owner-occupancy at 44.4%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 19131, plus 6 more within Philadelphia County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 19131

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19131.

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 19131, 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

43,172

Population

13.7

Area (sq mi)

3,159

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19131?

33.8

Median Age

44.5%

Male

55.5%

Female

8.1%

Foreign-Born

White 11.2%
African American 79.2%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$48,393

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$30,317

Per Capita Income

27.9%

Poverty Rate

8.4%

Unemployment Rate

31.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19131 ranks nationally

Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,393 12th percentile higher than 12% 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 63.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.6%

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

What does housing look like?

23,033

Total Housing Units

19,761

Occupied Units

3,272

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 44.4%
Renter 55.6%

$178,500

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$1,375

Median Rent

1949

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

+14.6%

YoY Change (2024)

362

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+262%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19131 have increased 14.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +262% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.1% 262
2021 +13.7% 298
2022 +9.7% 327
2023 -3.4% 316
2024 +14.6% 362

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 523 business establishments in ZIP 19131, employing approximately 14,470 people with a combined annual payroll of $708,217,000.

523

Businesses

14,470

Employees

$708.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 124 23.7%
Accommodation and food services 85 16.3%
Retail trade 79 15.1%
Other services (except public administration) 57 10.9%
Educational services 29 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 4.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 3.6%
Construction 18 3.4%
Information 14 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 13 2.5%
Finance and insurance 12 2.3%
Wholesale trade 10 1.9%
Manufacturing 4 0.8%

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 19131 vs 19004 →

ZIP 19131 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 19131 ranks #3 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 19131 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 19131 ranks #6 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 1.9 mi
19139 Philadelphia, PA 41,271 2.0 mi
19066 Merion Station, PA 5,864 1.9 mi
19121 Philadelphia, PA 36,572 2.1 mi
19127 Philadelphia, PA 5,913 2.8 mi
19104 Philadelphia, PA 51,808 2.3 mi
19151 Philadelphia, PA 29,883 2.2 mi
19143 Philadelphia, PA 64,849 3.2 mi
19132 Philadelphia, PA 36,268 2.6 mi
19129 Philadelphia, PA 10,975 2.5 mi

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Related Areas

Philadelphia County Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19131 in? ▼
ZIP code 19131 (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 19131? ▼
ZIP code 19131 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 43,172 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19131? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19131 is $48,393, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19131? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19131 is $178,500, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19131? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19131 is African American at 79.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19131? ▼
ZIP code 19131 has 523 business establishments employing approximately 14,470 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19131? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19131 are: Health care and social assistance (124), Accommodation and food services (85), Retail trade (79). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19131? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19131 increased by 14.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 262%. 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 19131? ▼
In ZIP code 19131, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.6% 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 19131? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19131 is 31.6 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 19131? ▼
In ZIP code 19131, approximately 44.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19131? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19131 is 27.9% 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.