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Philadelphia, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19132

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

36,268
6,470/sq mi
$32,823
Median income
$81,400
Median home value
13.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Philadelphia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6,470
people per sq mi
49%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19132 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19132 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, with 36,268 residents across 5.6 square miles, a density of 6,470 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19132 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $32,823 (58% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $24,689. Local economic indicators show a 35.1% poverty rate alongside 14.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $81,400 (64% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,095 monthly, and 48.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, 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 19132 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 19132

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19132.

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 19132, 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

36,268

Population

5.6

Area (sq mi)

6,470

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19132?

38.4

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 4.5%
African American 87.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

$32,823

Median Household Income

-58% vs state

$24,689

Per Capita Income

35.1%

Poverty Rate

14.7%

Unemployment Rate

35.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19132 ranks nationally

Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$32,823 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 54.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.6%

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

What does housing look like?

17,714

Total Housing Units

14,473

Occupied Units

3,241

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.9%
Renter 51.1%

$81,400

Median Home Value

-64% vs state

$1,095

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 351 business establishments in ZIP 19132, employing approximately 3,822 people with a combined annual payroll of $162,073,000.

351

Businesses

3,822

Employees

$162.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 94 26.8%
Health care and social assistance 72 20.5%
Accommodation and food services 54 15.4%
Other services (except public administration) 45 12.8%
Manufacturing 16 4.6%
Construction 11 3.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 3.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 2.9%
Wholesale trade 9 2.6%
Educational services 8 2.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 2.0%
Finance and insurance 5 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 0.8%
Information 3 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 19132 vs 19121 →

ZIP 19132 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 19132 ranks #4 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 19132 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 19132 ranks #9 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
19121 Philadelphia, PA 36,572 1.1 mi
19129 Philadelphia, PA 10,975 1.4 mi
19133 Philadelphia, PA 26,063 1.6 mi
19130 Philadelphia, PA 24,870 2.0 mi
19144 Philadelphia, PA 43,329 2.6 mi
19140 Philadelphia, PA 54,133 1.8 mi
19122 Philadelphia, PA 21,653 1.8 mi
19103 Philadelphia, PA 21,908 3.0 mi
19102 Philadelphia, PA 4,705 3.0 mi
19109 Philadelphia, PA 0 3.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Philadelphia County

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Pop: 66,691
19143 standard
Philadelphia, PA
Pop: 64,849
19111 standard
Philadelphia, PA
Pop: 63,090
19134 standard
Philadelphia, PA
Pop: 60,675
19149 standard
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Pop: 55,006

Related Areas

Philadelphia County Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19132 in? ▼
ZIP code 19132 (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 19132? ▼
ZIP code 19132 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 36,268 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19132? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19132 is $32,823, which is 57% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19132? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19132 is $81,400, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19132? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19132 is African American at 87.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19132? ▼
ZIP code 19132 has 351 business establishments employing approximately 3,822 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19132? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19132 are: Retail trade (94), Health care and social assistance (72), Accommodation and food services (54). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 19132? ▼
In ZIP code 19132, 54.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.6% 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 19132? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19132 is 35.6 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 19132? ▼
In ZIP code 19132, approximately 48.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19132? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19132 is 35.1% 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.