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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
$53,138
Median income
$196,600
Median home value
16.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
42th 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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $29,733. The poverty rate stands at 25.4% and the unemployment rate at 12.4%. Median home value sits at $196,600 (13% below the state average), median rent at $1,301 a month, and owner-occupancy at 63.2%.

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. To put 19135 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 19135

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19135.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 19135?

34.0

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

15.9%

Foreign-Born

White 41.0%
African American 23.8%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%

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

$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

$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 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

14,134

Total Housing Units

13,405

Occupied Units

729

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.2%
Renter 36.8%

$196,600

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19135 ranks #7 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 19135 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 19135 ranks #null 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Philadelphia County

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Pop: 68,104
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Philadelphia, PA
Pop: 66,691
19143 standard
Philadelphia, PA
Pop: 64,849
19111 standard
Philadelphia, PA
Pop: 63,090
19134 standard
Philadelphia, PA
Pop: 60,675
19149 standard
Philadelphia, PA
Pop: 55,006

Related Areas

Philadelphia County Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.