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ZIP Code 19147

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

36,228
9,936/sq mi
$105,755
Median income
$530,900
Median home value
68.9%
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 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
9,936
people per sq mi
53%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19147 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19147 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, with 36,228 residents across 3.6 square miles, a density of 9,936 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19147 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,755 (36% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $79,481. 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.9%. Housing costs here run $530,900 for a typical home value (134% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,716 a month; 53.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 68.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 19147, plus 6 more within Philadelphia County, give a clearer read than the 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 19147

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19147.

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 19147, 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

36,228

Population

3.6

Area (sq mi)

9,936

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19147?

35.8

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

11.9%

Foreign-Born

White 66.9%
African American 9.5%
Asian 10.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

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?

$105,755

Median Household Income

+36% vs state

$79,481

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19147 ranks nationally

Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$105,755 Top 15% higher than 85% 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 80.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 68.9%

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

What does housing look like?

21,117

Total Housing Units

19,801

Occupied Units

1,316

Vacant Units

2.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.3%
Renter 46.7%

$530,900

Median Home Value

+134% vs state

$1,716

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

+3.2%

YoY Change (2024)

382

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+282%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19147 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +282% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 332
2021 +4.2% 346
2022 +5.4% 364
2023 +1.5% 370
2024 +3.2% 382

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 1,192 business establishments in ZIP 19147, employing approximately 10,874 people with a combined annual payroll of $427,731,000.

1,192

Businesses

10,874

Employees

$427.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 233 19.6%
Retail trade 215 18.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 146 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 138 11.6%
Health care and social assistance 105 8.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 70 5.9%
Construction 62 5.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 38 3.2%
Educational services 35 2.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 34 2.9%
Finance and insurance 31 2.6%
Wholesale trade 29 2.4%
Manufacturing 23 1.9%
Information 22 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 10 0.8%

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 19147 vs 19106 →

ZIP 19147 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 19147 ranks #2 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 19147 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 19147 ranks #2 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
19106 Philadelphia, PA 11,740 1.0 mi
19107 Philadelphia, PA 14,875 1.2 mi
19148 Philadelphia, PA 49,732 1.7 mi
19109 Philadelphia, PA 0 1.1 mi
19102 Philadelphia, PA 4,705 1.4 mi
19123 Philadelphia, PA 13,416 2.0 mi
19146 Philadelphia, PA 35,113 1.7 mi
19103 Philadelphia, PA 21,908 1.6 mi
08103 Camden, NJ 15,190 2.1 mi
19122 Philadelphia, PA 21,653 2.9 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19147 in? ▼
ZIP code 19147 (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 19147? ▼
ZIP code 19147 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 36,228 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19147? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19147 is $105,755, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19147? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19147 is $530,900, which is 91% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19147? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19147 is White at 66.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19147? ▼
ZIP code 19147 has 1,192 business establishments employing approximately 10,874 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19147? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19147 are: Accommodation and food services (233), Retail trade (215), Professional, scientific, and technical services (146). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19147? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19147 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 282%. 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 19147? ▼
In ZIP code 19147, 80.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.9% 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 19147? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19147 is 29.6 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 19147? ▼
In ZIP code 19147, approximately 53.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19147? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19147 is 11.0% 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.