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ZIP Code 19146

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

35,113
8,025/sq mi
$103,059
Median income
$461,000
Median home value
66.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Philadelphia pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a densely urban, mixed-tenure area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
8,025
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19146 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19146 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, with 35,113 residents across 4.4 square miles, a density of 8,025 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19146 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,059 (32% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $69,373. Local economic indicators show a 12.2% poverty rate alongside 6.5% unemployment. Median home value sits at $461,000 (103% above the state average), median rent at $1,818 a month, and owner-occupancy at 51.2%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 66.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Philadelphia County, so you can benchmark 19146 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 19146

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19146.

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 19146, 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

35,113

Population

4.4

Area (sq mi)

8,025

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19146?

32.8

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

9.8%

Foreign-Born

White 54.0%
African American 28.3%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

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?

$103,059

Median Household Income

+32% vs state

$69,373

Per Capita Income

12.2%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

27.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19146 ranks nationally

Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$103,059 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 78.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 66.1%

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

What does housing look like?

22,365

Total Housing Units

19,489

Occupied Units

2,876

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.2%
Renter 48.8%

$461,000

Median Home Value

+103% vs state

$1,818

Median Rent

1945

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

+2.2%

YoY Change (2024)

403

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+303%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19146 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +303% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 369
2021 +5.2% 388
2022 +3.5% 402
2023 -2.0% 394
2024 +2.2% 403

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 732 business establishments in ZIP 19146, employing approximately 7,401 people with a combined annual payroll of $420,466,000.

732

Businesses

7,401

Employees

$420.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 118 16.1%
Accommodation and food services 108 14.8%
Health care and social assistance 87 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 86 11.8%
Retail trade 83 11.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 65 8.9%
Construction 38 5.2%
Wholesale trade 28 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 3.0%
Manufacturing 19 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 2.5%
Finance and insurance 15 2.0%
Educational services 15 2.0%
Information 13 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 10 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.4%

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 19146 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 19146 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 19146 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 19146 ranks #3 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
19103 Philadelphia, PA 21,908 1.1 mi
19109 Philadelphia, PA 0 1.3 mi
19102 Philadelphia, PA 4,705 1.3 mi
19145 Philadelphia, PA 47,261 1.8 mi
19104 Philadelphia, PA 51,808 1.6 mi
19147 Philadelphia, PA 36,228 1.7 mi
19130 Philadelphia, PA 24,870 2.0 mi
19107 Philadelphia, PA 14,875 1.6 mi
19143 Philadelphia, PA 64,849 2.3 mi
19121 Philadelphia, PA 36,572 3.0 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19146 in? ▼
ZIP code 19146 (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 19146? ▼
ZIP code 19146 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 35,113 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19146? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19146 is $103,059, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19146? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19146 is $461,000, which is 66% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19146? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19146 is White at 54.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19146? ▼
ZIP code 19146 has 732 business establishments employing approximately 7,401 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19146? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19146 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (118), Accommodation and food services (108), Health care and social assistance (87). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19146? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19146 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 303%. 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 19146? ▼
In ZIP code 19146, 78.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.1% 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 19146? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19146 is 27.4 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 19146? ▼
In ZIP code 19146, approximately 51.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19146? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19146 is 12.2% 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.