ZIP Code 19141

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Philadelphia · Philadelphia County · Pennsylvania

Population
31,376

6,681/sq mi

Median income
$43,998

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$164,000

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.6%

Median age 40.5

Land area
4.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 19141 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has a population of 31,376. The median household income is $43,998, which is 42% below the national average. Median home value is $164,000, 41% below the US average. 16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 19141 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.7 square miles in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 31,376 residents, producing a population density of 6,681 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 19141 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19141 sits at $43,998 (43% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $25,957. The poverty rate stands at 28.7% and the unemployment rate at 13.0%. On housing, the median home value is $164,000 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $1,089 per month, and 49.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19141 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, 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 19141 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 19141

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19141.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

31,376

Population

4.7

Area (sq mi)

6,681

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19141?

40.5

Median Age

42.2%

Male

57.8%

Female

9.1%

Foreign-Born

White 3.9%
African American 86.2%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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

$25,957

Per Capita Income

28.7%

Poverty Rate

13.0%

Unemployment Rate

31.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%

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

What does housing look like?

16,440

Total Housing Units

15,482

Occupied Units

958

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.7%
Renter 50.3%

$164,000

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$1,089

Median Rent

1941

Median Year Built

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

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 19141 vs 19140 →

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

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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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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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