Philadelphia, PA · standard
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 High-density area
- $76,739
- Median income Near-median income area
- $227,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 19137 (Philadelphia, PA) rose +11.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 376.6 in 2023 to 419.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,707. Unemployment is 11.0%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $227,500 (0% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,226; 87.8% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Philadelphia County, so 19137 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 19137
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19137.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
18 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19137?
40.8
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
5.4%
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?
$76,739
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$35,707
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Unemployment Rate
31.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19137 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$76,739 Top 39% higher than 61% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,285housing units
3,285
Total Housing Units
3,140
Occupied Units
145
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$227,500
Median Home Value
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 19137 vs 08110 →
ZIP 19137 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
- 19134
Philadelphia (19134)
60,675 residents
- 19149
Philadelphia (19149)
55,006 residents
- 19135
Philadelphia (19135)
33,091 residents
- 08105
Camden (08105)
29,077 residents
- 19133 26,063
Philadelphia (19133)
26,063 residents
- 19125 22,958
Philadelphia (19125)
22,958 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 19137 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19137 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19125
Philadelphia (19125)
$109,554 median income
- 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
- 19149
Philadelphia (19149)
$58,496 median income
- 19135
Philadelphia (19135)
$53,138 median income
- 08105
Camden (08105)
$45,974 median income
- 19124
Philadelphia (19124)
$45,314 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19137, 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 (8,638 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 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.
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