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 High-density area
- $48,393
- Median income Below-median income area
- $178,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 19131 (Philadelphia, PA) rose +14.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 315.9 in 2023 to 361.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,317. The poverty rate is 27.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $178,500 (21% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $1,375; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Philadelphia County, so 19131 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 19131
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19131.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
124 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
85 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
79 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
57 establishments
- Educational services 29
Educational services
29 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 19131?
33.8
Median Age
44.5%
Male
55.5%
Female
8.1%
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?
$48,393
Median Household Income
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
23,033housing units
23,033
Total Housing Units
19,761
Occupied Units
3,272
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$178,500
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 19143
Philadelphia (19143)
64,849 residents
- 19104
Philadelphia (19104)
51,808 residents
- 19131
Philadelphia (19131)
43,172 residents
- 19139
Philadelphia (19139)
41,271 residents
- 19121
Philadelphia (19121)
36,572 residents
- 19132
Philadelphia (19132)
36,268 residents
- 19151
Philadelphia (19151)
29,883 residents
- 19129 10,975
Philadelphia (19129)
10,975 residents
- 19004 9,416
Bala Cynwyd (19004)
9,416 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19131 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19131 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19066
Merion Station (19066)
$250,000 median income
- 19004
Bala Cynwyd (19004)
$149,232 median income
- 19127
Philadelphia (19127)
$102,106 median income
- 19129 $80,606
Philadelphia (19129)
$80,606 median income
- 19151 $54,634
Philadelphia (19151)
$54,634 median income
- 19131 $48,393
Philadelphia (19131)
$48,393 median income
- 19143 $43,244
Philadelphia (19143)
$43,244 median income
- 19139 $40,947
Philadelphia (19139)
$40,947 median income
- 19104 $38,814
Philadelphia (19104)
$38,814 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19131, 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 (43,172 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 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.
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