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ZIP Code 19148

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

49,732
4,547/sq mi
$82,605
Median income
$307,000
Median home value
40.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Philadelphia pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
4,547
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19148 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19148 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, with 49,732 residents across 10.9 square miles, a density of 4,547 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19148 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,605 (6% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $41,071. Poverty here runs at 16.1%, with unemployment measured at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $307,000 (35% above the state average) with median rent at $1,594 per month, and 65.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Philadelphia County, letting you compare 19148 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 19148

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19148.

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 19148, 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

49,732

Population

10.9

Area (sq mi)

4,547

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19148?

37.1

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

22.8%

Foreign-Born

White 55.2%
African American 4.3%
Asian 19.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%

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?

$82,605

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$41,071

Per Capita Income

16.1%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

30.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19148 ranks nationally

Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,605 Top 35% higher than 65% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 65.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.7%

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

What does housing look like?

23,133

Total Housing Units

21,329

Occupied Units

1,804

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.8%
Renter 34.2%

$307,000

Median Home Value

+35% vs state

$1,594

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

+2.8%

YoY Change (2024)

518

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+418%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19148 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +418% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 447
2021 +5.9% 473
2022 +3.6% 490
2023 +2.8% 504
2024 +2.8% 518

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 891 business establishments in ZIP 19148, employing approximately 33,959 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,030,406,000.

891

Businesses

33,959

Employees

$2.0B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 158 17.7%
Retail trade 152 17.1%
Other services (except public administration) 116 13.0%
Health care and social assistance 85 9.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 67 7.5%
Construction 48 5.4%
Wholesale trade 47 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 38 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 36 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 32 3.6%
Finance and insurance 27 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 26 2.9%
Manufacturing 21 2.4%
Information 18 2.0%
Educational services 12 1.4%
Utilities 4 0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.5%

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 19148 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 19148 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 19148 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 19148 ranks #5 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
19147 Philadelphia, PA 36,228 1.7 mi
19112 Philadelphia, PA 13 1.8 mi
08104 Camden, NJ 23,851 2.1 mi
19145 Philadelphia, PA 47,261 2.2 mi
19106 Philadelphia, PA 11,740 2.6 mi
19107 Philadelphia, PA 14,875 2.8 mi
19109 Philadelphia, PA 0 2.7 mi
19102 Philadelphia, PA 4,705 2.9 mi
08030 Gloucester City, NJ 13,410 2.3 mi
19123 Philadelphia, PA 13,416 3.6 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19148 in? ▼
ZIP code 19148 (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 19148? ▼
ZIP code 19148 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 49,732 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19148? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19148 is $82,605, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19148? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19148 is $307,000, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19148? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19148 is White at 55.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19148? ▼
ZIP code 19148 has 891 business establishments employing approximately 33,959 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19148? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19148 are: Accommodation and food services (158), Retail trade (152), Other services (except public administration) (116). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19148? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19148 increased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 418%. 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 19148? ▼
In ZIP code 19148, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.7% 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 19148? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19148 is 30.1 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 19148? ▼
In ZIP code 19148, approximately 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19148? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19148 is 16.1% 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.