Philadelphia, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19135
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,091
- 5,500/sq mi High-density area
- $53,138
- Median income Below-median income area
- $196,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Philadelphia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5,500
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19135 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 19135 (Philadelphia, PA) rose +1.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 352.9 in 2023 to 357.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19135 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, with 33,091 residents across 6.0 square miles, a density of 5,500 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19135 reports a modest median household income of $53,138 (32% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,733. Economic pressure is pronounced: 25.4% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.4%. Median home value is $196,600 (13% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,301; 63.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, 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 19135 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 19135
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19135.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
89 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
81 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
53 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
52 establishments
- Construction
Construction
39 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 19135, 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
33,091
Population
6.0
Area (sq mi)
5,500
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19135?
34.0
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
15.9%
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?
$53,138
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$29,733
Per Capita Income
25.4%
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Unemployment Rate
35.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19135 ranks nationally
Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$53,138 18th percentile higher than 18% 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
14,134housing units
14,134
Total Housing Units
13,405
Occupied Units
729
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$196,600
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,301
Median Rent
1951
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
+1.3%
YoY Change (2024)
358
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+258%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19135 have increased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +258% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.2% | 268 |
| 2021 | +16.2% | 311 |
| 2022 | +10.4% | 343 |
| 2023 | +2.8% | 353 |
| 2024 | +1.3% | 358 |
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 455 business establishments in ZIP 19135, employing approximately 5,544 people with a combined annual payroll of $276,132,000.
455
Businesses
5,544
Employees
$276.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 89 | 19.6% |
| Retail trade | 81 | 17.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 53 | 11.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 52 | 11.4% |
| Construction | 39 | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.1% |
| Information | 4 | 0.9% |
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 19135 vs 19149 →
ZIP 19135 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19124
Philadelphia (19124)
66,691 residents
- 19111
Philadelphia (19111)
63,090 residents
- 19149
Philadelphia (19149)
55,006 residents
- 19136
Philadelphia (19136)
40,647 residents
- 19152
Philadelphia (19152)
33,293 residents
- 19115
Philadelphia (19115)
33,207 residents
- 19135
Philadelphia (19135)
33,091 residents
- 08109 22,407
Merchantville (08109)
22,407 residents
- 08110 19,008
Pennsauken (08110)
19,008 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19135 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19135 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08109
Merchantville (08109)
$90,242 median income
- 08065
Palmyra (08065)
$89,574 median income
- 08110
Pennsauken (08110)
$83,729 median income
- 19137
Philadelphia (19137)
$76,739 median income
- 19115
Philadelphia (19115)
$70,054 median income
- 19111
Philadelphia (19111)
$61,138 median income
- 19152
Philadelphia (19152)
$59,408 median income
- 19149
Philadelphia (19149)
$58,496 median income
- 19136
Philadelphia (19136)
$56,687 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19135 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19149 | Philadelphia, PA | 55,006 | 1.4 mi |
| 08065 | Palmyra, NJ | 7,398 | 1.5 mi |
| 19152 | Philadelphia, PA | 33,293 | 2.7 mi |
| 19136 | Philadelphia, PA | 40,647 | 2.0 mi |
| 19124 | Philadelphia, PA | 66,691 | 2.3 mi |
| 19137 | Philadelphia, PA | 8,638 | 2.3 mi |
| 08110 | Pennsauken, NJ | 19,008 | 3.5 mi |
| 19111 | Philadelphia, PA | 63,090 | 3.1 mi |
| 08109 | Merchantville, NJ | 22,407 | 4.9 mi |
| 19115 | Philadelphia, PA | 33,207 | 4.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19135, 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 (33,091 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 19135 in?
ZIP code 19135 (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 19135?
ZIP code 19135 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 33,091 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19135?
The median household income in ZIP 19135 is $53,138, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19135?
The median home value in ZIP 19135 is $196,600, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19135?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19135 is White at 41.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19135?
ZIP code 19135 has 455 business establishments employing approximately 5,544 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19135?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19135 are: Other services (except public administration) (89), Retail trade (81), Health care and social assistance (53). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19135?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19135 increased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 258%. 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 19135?
In ZIP code 19135, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% 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 19135?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19135 is 35.5 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 19135?
In ZIP code 19135, approximately 63.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19135?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19135 is 25.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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