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ZIP Code 19137

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

8,638
1,379/sq mi
$76,739
Median income
$227,500
Median home value
26.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Philadelphia pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
1,379
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19137 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19137 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, home to 8,638 residents across 6.3 square miles, a density of 1,379 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19137 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,739 (1% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $35,707. Poverty here runs at 12.0%, with unemployment measured at 11.0%. Housing costs here run $227,500 for a typical home value (0% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,226 a month; 87.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Philadelphia County, letting you compare 19137 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 19137

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19137.

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 19137, 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

8,638

Population

6.3

Area (sq mi)

1,379

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19137?

40.8

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 84.7%
African American 3.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%

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?

$76,739

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$35,707

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

11.0%

Unemployment Rate

31.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19137 ranks nationally

Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,739 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,285

Total Housing Units

3,140

Occupied Units

145

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.8%
Renter 12.2%

$227,500

Median Home Value

+0% vs state

$1,226

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

+11.3%

YoY Change (2024)

419

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+319%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19137 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +319% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.3% 337
2021 +10.9% 374
2022 +9.2% 408
2023 -7.7% 377
2024 +11.3% 419

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 207 business establishments in ZIP 19137, employing approximately 4,385 people with a combined annual payroll of $195,895,000.

207

Businesses

4,385

Employees

$195.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 35 16.9%
Accommodation and food services 26 12.6%
Other services (except public administration) 25 12.1%
Construction 19 9.2%
Transportation and warehousing 18 8.7%
Health care and social assistance 16 7.7%
Wholesale trade 15 7.3%
Manufacturing 13 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 4.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 2.9%
Finance and insurance 5 2.4%
Educational services 5 2.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 19137 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 19137 ranks #0 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 19137 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 19137 ranks #5 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
08110 Pennsauken, NJ 19,008 1.7 mi
19134 Philadelphia, PA 60,675 1.9 mi
19124 Philadelphia, PA 66,691 1.9 mi
08065 Palmyra, NJ 7,398 2.1 mi
19149 Philadelphia, PA 55,006 3.0 mi
19135 Philadelphia, PA 33,091 2.3 mi
08105 Camden, NJ 29,077 3.1 mi
08109 Merchantville, NJ 22,407 3.3 mi
19125 Philadelphia, PA 22,958 3.0 mi
19133 Philadelphia, PA 26,063 3.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Philadelphia County

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Pop: 68,104
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Pop: 66,691
19143 standard
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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 19137 in? ▼
ZIP code 19137 (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 19137? ▼
ZIP code 19137 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 8,638 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19137? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19137 is $76,739, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19137? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19137 is $227,500, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19137? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19137 is White at 84.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19137? ▼
ZIP code 19137 has 207 business establishments employing approximately 4,385 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19137? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19137 are: Retail trade (35), Accommodation and food services (26), Other services (except public administration) (25). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19137? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19137 increased by 11.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 319%. 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 19137? ▼
In ZIP code 19137, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.5% 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 19137? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19137 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 19137? ▼
In ZIP code 19137, approximately 87.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19137? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19137 is 12.0% 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.