ZIP Code 19148
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Philadelphia · Philadelphia County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 49,732
- Median income
- $82,605
- Median home value
- $307,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 40.7%
- Land area
- 10.9 sq mi
4,547/sq mi
▲ 8% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
▲ 10% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.1
New York
ZIP code 19148 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has a population of 49,732. The median household income is $82,605, which is 8% above the national average. Median home value is $307,000, 10% above the US average. 40.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 19148 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.9 square miles in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 49,732 residents, producing a population density of 4,547 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 19148 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19148 sits at $82,605 (6% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $41,071. The poverty rate stands at 16.1% and the unemployment rate 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 direct signal of whether 19148 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Philadelphia County, so you can benchmark 19148 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 19148
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19148.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
158 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
152 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
116 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
85 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
67 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
49,732
Population
10.9
Area (sq mi)
4,547
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19148?
37.1
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
22.8%
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?
$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
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?
23,133
Total Housing Units
21,329
Occupied Units
1,804
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 19148 vs 19147 →
| 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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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