Philadelphia, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19144
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 43,329
- 4,872/sq mi High-density area
- $53,161
- Median income Below-median income area
- $238,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 36.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Philadelphia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4,872
- people per sq mi
- 37%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19144 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 19144 (Philadelphia, PA) fell -1.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 376.6 in 2023 to 372.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19144 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, with 43,329 residents across 8.9 square miles, a density of 4,872 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19144 reports a modest median household income of $53,161 (32% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,333. Economic pressure is pronounced: 24.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.1%. Median home value is $238,700 (5% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,153; 37.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Philadelphia County, so 19144 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 19144
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19144.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
200 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
89 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 72
Other services (except public administration)
72 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 59
Accommodation and food services
59 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 52
Professional, scientific, and technical services
52 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 19144, 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
43,329
Population
8.9
Area (sq mi)
4,872
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19144?
34.7
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
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?
$53,161
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$31,333
Per Capita Income
24.2%
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Unemployment Rate
34.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19144 ranks nationally
Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$53,161 18th percentile higher than 18% 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
24,162housing units
24,162
Total Housing Units
22,274
Occupied Units
1,888
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$238,700
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$1,153
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
-1.0%
YoY Change (2024)
373
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+273%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19144 have decreased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +273% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.9% | 286 |
| 2021 | +15.2% | 330 |
| 2022 | +11.7% | 369 |
| 2023 | +2.1% | 377 |
| 2024 | -1.0% | 373 |
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 668 business establishments in ZIP 19144, employing approximately 10,536 people with a combined annual payroll of $467,232,000.
668
Businesses
10,536
Employees
$467.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 200 | 29.9% |
| Retail trade | 89 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 72 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 59 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 52 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 36 | 5.4% |
| Construction | 29 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 4.0% |
| Educational services | 27 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 1.8% |
| Information | 12 | 1.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 1.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.6% |
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 19144 vs 19129 →
ZIP 19144 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
- 19121
Philadelphia (19121)
36,572 residents
- 19132
Philadelphia (19132)
36,268 residents
- 19138
Philadelphia (19138)
32,273 residents
- 19141
Philadelphia (19141)
31,376 residents
- 19119 27,035
Philadelphia (19119)
27,035 residents
- 19150 23,378
Philadelphia (19150)
23,378 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19144 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19144 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19127
Philadelphia (19127)
$102,106 median income
- 19119
Philadelphia (19119)
$92,651 median income
- 19129
Philadelphia (19129)
$80,606 median income
- 19150
Philadelphia (19150)
$66,936 median income
- 19138
Philadelphia (19138)
$57,744 median income
- 19120
Philadelphia (19120)
$54,000 median income
- 19144
Philadelphia (19144)
$53,161 median income
- 19141
Philadelphia (19141)
$43,998 median income
- 19121 $38,516
Philadelphia (19121)
$38,516 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19144 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19129 | Philadelphia, PA | 10,975 | 1.4 mi |
| 19141 | Philadelphia, PA | 31,376 | 1.6 mi |
| 19119 | Philadelphia, PA | 27,035 | 1.7 mi |
| 19138 | Philadelphia, PA | 32,273 | 1.8 mi |
| 19132 | Philadelphia, PA | 36,268 | 2.6 mi |
| 19150 | Philadelphia, PA | 23,378 | 2.7 mi |
| 19140 | Philadelphia, PA | 54,133 | 2.1 mi |
| 19121 | Philadelphia, PA | 36,572 | 3.5 mi |
| 19120 | Philadelphia, PA | 68,104 | 2.9 mi |
| 19127 | Philadelphia, PA | 5,913 | 2.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19144, 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 (43,329 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 19144 in?
ZIP code 19144 (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 19144?
ZIP code 19144 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 43,329 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19144?
The median household income in ZIP 19144 is $53,161, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19144?
The median home value in ZIP 19144 is $238,700, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19144?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19144 is African American at 68.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19144?
ZIP code 19144 has 668 business establishments employing approximately 10,536 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19144?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19144 are: Health care and social assistance (200), Retail trade (89), Other services (except public administration) (72). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19144?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19144 decreased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 273%. 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 19144?
In ZIP code 19144, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.7% 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 19144?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19144 is 34.5 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 19144?
In ZIP code 19144, approximately 37.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 62.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19144?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19144 is 24.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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