Philadelphia, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19140
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 54,133
- 6,835/sq mi High-density area
- $36,226
- Median income Below-median income area
- $107,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Philadelphia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6,835
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19140 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 19140 (Philadelphia, PA) rose +6.9% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 19140 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, with 54,133 residents across 7.9 square miles, a density of 6,835 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19140 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,226 (53% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,582. Economic pressure is pronounced: 37.3% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 16.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $107,300 (53% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $1,172; owner occupancy is 55.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Philadelphia County, so 19140 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 19140
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19140.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
135 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
121 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
97 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
82 establishments
- Wholesale trade 39
Wholesale trade
39 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 19140, 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
54,133
Population
7.9
Area (sq mi)
6,835
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19140?
37.4
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
8.4%
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?
$36,226
Median Household Income
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$20,582
Per Capita Income
37.3%
Poverty Rate
16.1%
Unemployment Rate
32.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19140 ranks nationally
Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$36,226 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
23,033housing units
23,033
Total Housing Units
20,589
Occupied Units
2,444
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$107,300
Median Home Value
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$1,172
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 611 business establishments in ZIP 19140, employing approximately 14,289 people with a combined annual payroll of $976,550,000.
611
Businesses
14,289
Employees
$976.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 135 | 22.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 121 | 19.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 97 | 15.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 82 | 13.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 39 | 6.4% |
| Construction | 20 | 3.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 3.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 14 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 2.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 2.1% |
| Information | 7 | 1.1% |
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 19140 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19120
Philadelphia (19120)
68,104 residents
- 19140
Philadelphia (19140)
54,133 residents
- 19144
Philadelphia (19144)
43,329 residents
- 19132
Philadelphia (19132)
36,268 residents
- 19141
Philadelphia (19141)
31,376 residents
- 19133 26,063
Philadelphia (19133)
26,063 residents
- 19125 22,958
Philadelphia (19125)
22,958 residents
- 19122 21,653
Philadelphia (19122)
21,653 residents
- 19126 15,758
Philadelphia (19126)
15,758 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19140 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19140 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
- 19123
Philadelphia (19123)
$102,106 median income
- 19129
Philadelphia (19129)
$80,606 median income
- 19122
Philadelphia (19122)
$63,676 median income
- 19120
Philadelphia (19120)
$54,000 median income
- 19126
Philadelphia (19126)
$53,176 median income
- 19144
Philadelphia (19144)
$53,161 median income
- 19141
Philadelphia (19141)
$43,998 median income
- 19140 $36,226
Philadelphia (19140)
$36,226 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19140 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19133 | Philadelphia, PA | 26,063 | 1.4 mi |
| 19141 | Philadelphia, PA | 31,376 | 1.7 mi |
| 19122 | Philadelphia, PA | 21,653 | 2.4 mi |
| 19129 | Philadelphia, PA | 10,975 | 2.1 mi |
| 19132 | Philadelphia, PA | 36,268 | 1.8 mi |
| 19120 | Philadelphia, PA | 68,104 | 2.0 mi |
| 19123 | Philadelphia, PA | 13,416 | 3.3 mi |
| 19144 | Philadelphia, PA | 43,329 | 2.1 mi |
| 19126 | Philadelphia, PA | 15,758 | 3.0 mi |
| 19125 | Philadelphia, PA | 22,958 | 2.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19140, 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 (54,133 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 19140 in?
ZIP code 19140 (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 19140?
ZIP code 19140 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 54,133 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19140?
The median household income in ZIP 19140 is $36,226, which is 53% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19140?
The median home value in ZIP 19140 is $107,300, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19140?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19140 is African American at 52.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 43.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19140?
ZIP code 19140 has 611 business establishments employing approximately 14,289 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19140?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19140 are: Retail trade (135), Health care and social assistance (121), Other services (except public administration) (97). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 19140?
In ZIP code 19140, 51.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.7% 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 19140?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19140 is 32.1 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 19140?
In ZIP code 19140, approximately 55.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19140?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19140 is 37.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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