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Philadelphia, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19134

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

60,675
6,678/sq mi
$44,066
Median income
$135,400
Median home value
20.5%
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 and unusually populous area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6,678
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19134 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19134 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, with 60,675 residents across 9.1 square miles, a density of 6,678 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19134 reports a modest median household income of $44,066 (43% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $24,325. 33.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.8%. The typical home here is valued at $135,400 (40% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,174 monthly, and 54.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 19134 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Philadelphia County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 19134

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19134.

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 19134, 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

60,675

Population

9.1

Area (sq mi)

6,678

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19134?

34.5

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

9.5%

Foreign-Born

White 35.3%
African American 16.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 49.5%

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

How ZIP 19134 ranks nationally

Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,066 8th percentile higher than 8% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.5%

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

Owner 54.3%
Renter 45.7%

$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 19134 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 19134 ranks #3 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 19134 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 19134 ranks #7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Philadelphia County

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Pop: 68,104
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Pop: 66,691
19143 standard
Philadelphia, PA
Pop: 64,849
19111 standard
Philadelphia, PA
Pop: 63,090
19149 standard
Philadelphia, PA
Pop: 55,006
19140 standard
Philadelphia, PA
Pop: 54,133

Related Areas

Philadelphia County Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19134 in? ▼
ZIP code 19134 (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 19134? ▼
ZIP code 19134 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 60,675 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19134? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19134 is $44,066, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19134? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19134 is $135,400, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19134? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19134 is White at 35.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 49.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19134? ▼
ZIP code 19134 has 842 business establishments employing approximately 14,238 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19134? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19134 are: Retail trade (187), Health care and social assistance (121), Accommodation and food services (100). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19134? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19134 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 336%. 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 19134? ▼
In ZIP code 19134, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.5% 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 19134? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19134 is 29.0 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 19134? ▼
In ZIP code 19134, approximately 54.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19134? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19134 is 33.2% 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.