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ZIP Code 19143

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

64,849
7,871/sq mi
$43,244
Median income
$177,000
Median home value
30.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Philadelphia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7,871
people per sq mi
47%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19143 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19143 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, with 64,849 residents across 8.2 square miles, a density of 7,871 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19143 reports a modest median household income of $43,244 (44% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $32,628. Local economic indicators show a 23.3% poverty rate alongside 7.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $177,000 (22% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,444 monthly, and 46.7% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Philadelphia County, so you can benchmark 19143 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 19143

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19143.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 19143, 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

64,849

Population

8.2

Area (sq mi)

7,871

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19143?

33.7

Median Age

46.0%

Male

54.0%

Female

8.2%

Foreign-Born

White 15.2%
African American 73.3%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$43,244

Median Household Income

-44% vs state

$32,628

Per Capita Income

23.3%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

33.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19143 ranks nationally

Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$43,244 8th percentile higher than 8% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.1%

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

What does housing look like?

32,744

Total Housing Units

28,654

Occupied Units

4,090

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.7%
Renter 53.3%

$177,000

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$1,444

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

+2.1%

YoY Change (2024)

488

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+388%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19143 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +388% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 376
2021 +9.0% 409
2022 +10.3% 451
2023 +5.8% 478
2024 +2.1% 488

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 548 business establishments in ZIP 19143, employing approximately 4,167 people with a combined annual payroll of $177,708,000.

548

Businesses

4,167

Employees

$177.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 114 20.8%
Health care and social assistance 102 18.6%
Other services (except public administration) 81 14.8%
Accommodation and food services 78 14.2%
Construction 37 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 4.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 4.2%
Educational services 20 3.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 2.7%
Manufacturing 12 2.2%
Finance and insurance 7 1.3%
Wholesale trade 6 1.1%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.1%
Information 6 1.1%

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 19143 vs 19139 →

ZIP 19143 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19143 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 19143 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 19143 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
19139 Philadelphia, PA 41,271 1.3 mi
19142 Philadelphia, PA 29,595 1.5 mi
19050 Lansdowne, PA 28,073 2.0 mi
19104 Philadelphia, PA 51,808 1.9 mi
19146 Philadelphia, PA 35,113 2.3 mi
19153 Philadelphia, PA 12,259 3.4 mi
19131 Philadelphia, PA 43,172 3.2 mi
19082 Upper Darby, PA 40,997 2.6 mi
19145 Philadelphia, PA 47,261 2.7 mi
19103 Philadelphia, PA 21,908 2.9 mi

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Related Areas

Philadelphia County Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19143 in? ▼
ZIP code 19143 (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 19143? ▼
ZIP code 19143 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 64,849 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19143? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19143 is $43,244, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19143? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19143 is $177,000, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19143? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19143 is African American at 73.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19143? ▼
ZIP code 19143 has 548 business establishments employing approximately 4,167 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19143? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19143 are: Retail trade (114), Health care and social assistance (102), Other services (except public administration) (81). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19143? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19143 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 388%. 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 19143? ▼
In ZIP code 19143, 65.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.1% 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 19143? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19143 is 33.4 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 19143? ▼
In ZIP code 19143, approximately 46.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19143? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19143 is 23.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.