ZIP Code 19134
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Philadelphia · Philadelphia County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 60,675
- Median income
- $44,066
- Median home value
- $135,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.5%
- Land area
- 9.1 sq mi
6,678/sq mi
▼ 42% vs US
higher than 8% of US ZIPs
▼ 51% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.5
New York
ZIP code 19134 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has a population of 60,675. The median household income is $44,066, which is 42% below the national average. Median home value is $135,400, 51% below the US average. 20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 19134 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.1 square miles in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 60,675 residents, producing a population density of 6,678 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 19134 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19134 sits at $44,066 (43% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $24,325. The poverty rate stands at 33.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $135,400 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $1,174 per month, and 54.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19134 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Philadelphia County, so you can benchmark 19134 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 19134
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19134.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
187 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
121 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
100 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
80 establishments
- Construction 73
Construction
73 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 19134, Philadelphia, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
60,675
Population
9.1
Area (sq mi)
6,678
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19134?
34.5
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
9.5%
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?
$44,066
Median Household Income
-43% vs state
$24,325
Per Capita Income
33.2%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
24,595
Total Housing Units
21,254
Occupied Units
3,341
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$135,400
Median Home Value
-40% vs state
$1,174
Median Rent
1938
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
+2.1%
YoY Change (2024)
436
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+336%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19134 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +336% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.2% | 361 |
| 2021 | +8.2% | 391 |
| 2022 | +7.2% | 419 |
| 2023 | +1.9% | 427 |
| 2024 | +2.1% | 436 |
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 842 business establishments in ZIP 19134, employing approximately 14,238 people with a combined annual payroll of $739,023,000.
842
Businesses
14,238
Employees
$739.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 187 | 22.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 121 | 14.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 100 | 11.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 80 | 9.5% |
| Construction | 73 | 8.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 60 | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 57 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 34 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 33 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 24 | 2.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 7 | 0.8% |
| Information | 4 | 0.5% |
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 19134 vs 19125 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19125 | Philadelphia, PA | 22,958 | 1.3 mi |
| 19133 | Philadelphia, PA | 26,063 | 1.8 mi |
| 19137 | Philadelphia, PA | 8,638 | 1.9 mi |
| 19124 | Philadelphia, PA | 66,691 | 2.1 mi |
| 08102 | Camden, NJ | 7,565 | 2.7 mi |
| 19122 | Philadelphia, PA | 21,653 | 2.1 mi |
| 19120 | Philadelphia, PA | 68,104 | 3.1 mi |
| 08105 | Camden, NJ | 29,077 | 2.8 mi |
| 08103 | Camden, NJ | 15,190 | 3.7 mi |
| 19140 | Philadelphia, PA | 54,133 | 2.5 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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