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 High-density area
- $32,823
- Median income Below-median income area
- $81,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 3rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 19132 (Philadelphia, PA) fell -2.8% from 2023 to 2024.
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,689. Economic pressure is pronounced: 35.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 14.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $81,400 (64% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $1,095; owner occupancy is 48.9%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Philadelphia County, so 19132 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 19132
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19132.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
94 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
72 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
54 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
- Manufacturing 16
Manufacturing
16 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 19132?
38.4
Median Age
45.9%
Male
54.1%
Female
4.7%
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?
$32,823
Median Household Income
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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
17,714housing units
17,714
Total Housing Units
14,473
Occupied Units
3,241
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$81,400
Median Home Value
-64% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 19140
Philadelphia (19140)
54,133 residents
- 19144
Philadelphia (19144)
43,329 residents
- 19121
Philadelphia (19121)
36,572 residents
- 19132
Philadelphia (19132)
36,268 residents
- 19133
Philadelphia (19133)
26,063 residents
- 19130
Philadelphia (19130)
24,870 residents
- 19103
Philadelphia (19103)
21,908 residents
- 19122 21,653
Philadelphia (19122)
21,653 residents
- 19129 10,975
Philadelphia (19129)
10,975 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19132 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19132 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19130
Philadelphia (19130)
$112,037 median income
- 19102
Philadelphia (19102)
$102,093 median income
- 19103
Philadelphia (19103)
$99,644 median income
- 19129
Philadelphia (19129)
$80,606 median income
- 19122
Philadelphia (19122)
$63,676 median income
- 19144
Philadelphia (19144)
$53,161 median income
- 19121 $38,516
Philadelphia (19121)
$38,516 median income
- 19140 $36,226
Philadelphia (19140)
$36,226 median income
- 19132 $32,823
Philadelphia (19132)
$32,823 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19132, 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 (36,268 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 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.
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