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Philadelphia, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19136

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

40,647
3,408/sq mi
$56,687
Median income
$226,100
Median home value
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Philadelphia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
3,408
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19136 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19136 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, with 40,647 residents across 11.9 square miles, a density of 3,408 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19136 reports a modest median household income of $56,687 (27% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $27,445. The poverty rate stands at 24.5% and the unemployment rate at 8.9%. On housing, the median home value is $226,100 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $1,214 per month, and 57.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 19136 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 19136

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19136.

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 19136, 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

40,647

Population

11.9

Area (sq mi)

3,408

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 19136?

36.9

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

15.2%

Foreign-Born

White 44.7%
African American 24.5%
Asian 8.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%

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?

$56,687

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$27,445

Per Capita Income

24.5%

Poverty Rate

8.9%

Unemployment Rate

31.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19136 ranks nationally

Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,687 24th percentile higher than 24% 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 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%

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

What does housing look like?

13,942

Total Housing Units

13,413

Occupied Units

529

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.5%
Renter 42.5%

$226,100

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$1,214

Median Rent

1955

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

+7.7%

YoY Change (2024)

350

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+250%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19136 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +250% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 259
2021 +13.3% 294
2022 +12.7% 331
2023 -1.7% 325
2024 +7.7% 350

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 508 business establishments in ZIP 19136, employing approximately 5,790 people with a combined annual payroll of $283,562,000.

508

Businesses

5,790

Employees

$283.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 78 15.3%
Health care and social assistance 72 14.2%
Retail trade 68 13.4%
Construction 66 13.0%
Accommodation and food services 59 11.6%
Wholesale trade 38 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 6.1%
Manufacturing 22 4.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 3.4%
Finance and insurance 13 2.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 11 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 2.2%
Educational services 7 1.4%
Information 3 0.6%

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 19136 vs 19114 →

ZIP 19136 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 19136 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 19136 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 19136 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
19114 Philadelphia, PA 30,907 2.1 mi
19135 Philadelphia, PA 33,091 2.0 mi
19152 Philadelphia, PA 33,293 2.1 mi
19149 Philadelphia, PA 55,006 2.5 mi
08065 Palmyra, NJ 7,398 2.7 mi
08077 Riverton, NJ 18,307 2.9 mi
19115 Philadelphia, PA 33,207 3.8 mi
08075 Riverside, NJ 28,894 3.7 mi
19111 Philadelphia, PA 63,090 3.5 mi
19116 Philadelphia, PA 33,112 5.3 mi

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Related Areas

Philadelphia County Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19136 in? ▼
ZIP code 19136 (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 19136? ▼
ZIP code 19136 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 40,647 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19136? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19136 is $56,687, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19136? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19136 is $226,100, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19136? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19136 is White at 44.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19136? ▼
ZIP code 19136 has 508 business establishments employing approximately 5,790 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19136? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19136 are: Other services (except public administration) (78), Health care and social assistance (72), Retail trade (68). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19136? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19136 increased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 250%. 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 19136? ▼
In ZIP code 19136, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% 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 19136? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19136 is 31.3 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 19136? ▼
In ZIP code 19136, approximately 57.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19136? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19136 is 24.5% 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.