Philadelphia, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19141
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,376
- 6,681/sq mi High-density area
- $43,998
- Median income Below-median income area
- $164,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Philadelphia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6,681
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19141 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 19141 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, with 31,376 residents across 4.7 square miles, a density of 6,681 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19141 reports a modest median household income of $43,998 (43% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,957. Economic pressure is pronounced: 28.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 13.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $164,000 (28% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $1,089; owner occupancy is 49.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, 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 19141 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 19141
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19141.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
88 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
66 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
53 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
43 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 14
Real estate and rental and leasing
14 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 19141, 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
31,376
Population
4.7
Area (sq mi)
6,681
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19141?
40.5
Median Age
42.2%
Male
57.8%
Female
9.1%
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?
$43,998
Median Household Income
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$25,957
Per Capita Income
28.7%
Poverty Rate
13.0%
Unemployment Rate
31.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19141 ranks nationally
Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$43,998 8th percentile higher than 8% 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
16,440housing units
16,440
Total Housing Units
15,482
Occupied Units
958
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,000
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$1,089
Median Rent
1941
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
+0.6%
YoY Change (2024)
356
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+256%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19141 have increased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +256% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +11.1% | 269 |
| 2021 | +16.1% | 312 |
| 2022 | +9.7% | 342 |
| 2023 | +3.5% | 354 |
| 2024 | +0.6% | 356 |
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 327 business establishments in ZIP 19141, employing approximately 11,455 people with a combined annual payroll of $815,027,000.
327
Businesses
11,455
Employees
$815.0M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 88 | 26.9% |
| Retail trade | 66 | 20.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 53 | 16.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 43 | 13.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 4.0% |
| Construction | 10 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 2.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.9% |
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 19141 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
- 19138
Philadelphia (19138)
32,273 residents
- 19141
Philadelphia (19141)
31,376 residents
- 19133 26,063
Philadelphia (19133)
26,063 residents
- 19150 23,378
Philadelphia (19150)
23,378 residents
- 19122 21,653
Philadelphia (19122)
21,653 residents
- 19027 19,067
Elkins Park (19027)
19,067 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19141 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19141 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19027
Elkins Park (19027)
$106,066 median income
- 19095
Wyncote (19095)
$97,727 median income
- 19150
Philadelphia (19150)
$66,936 median income
- 19122
Philadelphia (19122)
$63,676 median income
- 19138
Philadelphia (19138)
$57,744 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19141 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19140 | Philadelphia, PA | 54,133 | 1.7 mi |
| 19126 | Philadelphia, PA | 15,758 | 1.3 mi |
| 19120 | Philadelphia, PA | 68,104 | 1.4 mi |
| 19138 | Philadelphia, PA | 32,273 | 1.5 mi |
| 19144 | Philadelphia, PA | 43,329 | 1.6 mi |
| 19133 | Philadelphia, PA | 26,063 | 3.1 mi |
| 19095 | Wyncote, PA | 7,063 | 3.4 mi |
| 19027 | Elkins Park, PA | 19,067 | 2.7 mi |
| 19122 | Philadelphia, PA | 21,653 | 4.1 mi |
| 19150 | Philadelphia, PA | 23,378 | 2.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19141, 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 (31,376 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 19141 in?
ZIP code 19141 (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 19141?
ZIP code 19141 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 31,376 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19141?
The median household income in ZIP 19141 is $43,998, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19141?
The median home value in ZIP 19141 is $164,000, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19141?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19141 is African American at 86.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19141?
ZIP code 19141 has 327 business establishments employing approximately 11,455 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19141?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19141 are: Health care and social assistance (88), Retail trade (66), Accommodation and food services (53). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19141?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19141 increased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 256%. 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 19141?
In ZIP code 19141, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% 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 19141?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19141 is 31.2 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 19141?
In ZIP code 19141, approximately 49.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19141?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19141 is 28.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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