Philadelphia, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19133
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,063
- 7,738/sq mi High-density area
- $31,034
- Median income Below-median income area
- $89,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 7.7%
- 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.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7,738
- people per sq mi
- 43%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19133 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 19133 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, with 26,063 residents across 3.4 square miles, a density of 7,738 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19133 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,034 (60% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $17,967. Economic pressure is pronounced: 41.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 17.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $89,500 (61% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $1,004; owner occupancy is 43.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Philadelphia County, so 19133 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 19133
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19133.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
85 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
67 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
41 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 26
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Construction 14
Construction
14 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 19133, 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
26,063
Population
3.4
Area (sq mi)
7,738
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19133?
39.2
Median Age
42.7%
Male
57.3%
Female
11.5%
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?
$31,034
Median Household Income
-60% vs state ZIP avg
$17,967
Per Capita Income
41.1%
Poverty Rate
17.0%
Unemployment Rate
33.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19133 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$31,034 1st percentile higher than 1% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania 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
11,195housing units
11,195
Total Housing Units
10,001
Occupied Units
1,194
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$89,500
Median Home Value
-61% vs state ZIP avg
$1,004
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 302 business establishments in ZIP 19133, employing approximately 5,300 people with a combined annual payroll of $232,411,000.
302
Businesses
5,300
Employees
$232.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 85 | 28.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 67 | 22.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 41 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 8.6% |
| Construction | 14 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 3.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 2.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 2.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 6 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.7% |
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 19133 vs 19122 →
ZIP 19133 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19134
Philadelphia (19134)
60,675 residents
- 19140
Philadelphia (19140)
54,133 residents
- 19121
Philadelphia (19121)
36,572 residents
- 19132
Philadelphia (19132)
36,268 residents
- 19141
Philadelphia (19141)
31,376 residents
- 19133
Philadelphia (19133)
26,063 residents
- 19125 22,958
Philadelphia (19125)
22,958 residents
- 19122 21,653
Philadelphia (19122)
21,653 residents
- 19107 14,875
Philadelphia (19107)
14,875 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19133 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19133 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19106
Philadelphia (19106)
$121,047 median income
- 19125
Philadelphia (19125)
$109,554 median income
- 19123
Philadelphia (19123)
$102,106 median income
- 19107
Philadelphia (19107)
$69,105 median income
- 19122
Philadelphia (19122)
$63,676 median income
- 19134 $44,066
Philadelphia (19134)
$44,066 median income
- 19141 $43,998
Philadelphia (19141)
$43,998 median income
- 19121 $38,516
Philadelphia (19121)
$38,516 median income
- 19140 $36,226
Philadelphia (19140)
$36,226 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19133 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19122 | Philadelphia, PA | 21,653 | 1.0 mi |
| 19140 | Philadelphia, PA | 54,133 | 1.4 mi |
| 19123 | Philadelphia, PA | 13,416 | 2.0 mi |
| 19125 | Philadelphia, PA | 22,958 | 1.4 mi |
| 19132 | Philadelphia, PA | 36,268 | 1.6 mi |
| 19134 | Philadelphia, PA | 60,675 | 1.8 mi |
| 19106 | Philadelphia, PA | 11,740 | 3.0 mi |
| 19121 | Philadelphia, PA | 36,572 | 2.1 mi |
| 19141 | Philadelphia, PA | 31,376 | 3.1 mi |
| 19107 | Philadelphia, PA | 14,875 | 3.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19133, 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 (26,063 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 19133 in?
ZIP code 19133 (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 19133?
ZIP code 19133 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 26,063 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19133?
The median household income in ZIP 19133 is $31,034, which is 59% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19133?
The median home value in ZIP 19133 is $89,500, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19133?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19133 is African American at 31.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 59.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19133?
ZIP code 19133 has 302 business establishments employing approximately 5,300 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19133?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19133 are: Retail trade (85), Health care and social assistance (67), Accommodation and food services (41). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 19133?
In ZIP code 19133, 44.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.7% 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 19133?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19133 is 33.8 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 19133?
In ZIP code 19133, approximately 43.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19133?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19133 is 41.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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