Philadelphia, PA · standard
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 High-density area
- $82,605
- Median income Near-median income area
- $307,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 19148 (Philadelphia, PA) rose +2.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 504.1 in 2023 to 517.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,071. The poverty rate is 16.1%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $307,000 (35% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 65.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,594.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Philadelphia County, so 19148 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 19148
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
23,133housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 19148 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19148
Philadelphia (19148)
49,732 residents
- 19145
Philadelphia (19145)
47,261 residents
- 19147
Philadelphia (19147)
36,228 residents
- 08104
Camden (08104)
23,851 residents
- 19107 14,875
Philadelphia (19107)
14,875 residents
- 19123 13,416
Philadelphia (19123)
13,416 residents
- 08030 13,410
Gloucester City (08030)
13,410 residents
- 19106 11,740
Philadelphia (19106)
11,740 residents
- 19102 4,705
Philadelphia (19102)
4,705 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19148 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19148 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19106
Philadelphia (19106)
$121,047 median income
- 19147
Philadelphia (19147)
$105,755 median income
- 19123
Philadelphia (19123)
$102,106 median income
- 19102
Philadelphia (19102)
$102,093 median income
- 19148
Philadelphia (19148)
$82,605 median income
- 19145
Philadelphia (19145)
$71,965 median income
- 19107
Philadelphia (19107)
$69,105 median income
- 08030
Gloucester City (08030)
$63,384 median income
- 08104 $38,170
Camden (08104)
$38,170 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19148, 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 (49,732 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 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.
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