ZIP Code 19137
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Philadelphia · Philadelphia County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 8,638
- Median income
- $76,739
- Median home value
- $227,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.5%
- Land area
- 6.3 sq mi
1,379/sq mi
▲ 1% vs US
higher than 58% of US ZIPs
▼ 18% vs US
higher than 52% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.8
New York
ZIP code 19137 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has a population of 8,638. The median household income is $76,739, which is 1% above the national average. Median home value is $227,500, 18% below the US average. 26.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 19137 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.3 square miles in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 8,638 residents, producing a population density of 1,379 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 19137 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19137 sits at $76,739 (1% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $35,707. The poverty rate stands at 12.0% and the unemployment rate at 11.0%. On housing, the median home value is $227,500 (0% above the state average) with median rent at $1,226 per month, and 87.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19137 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Philadelphia County, so you can benchmark 19137 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 19137
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$35,707
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Unemployment Rate
31.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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