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ZIP Code 19149

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

55,006
8,746/sq mi
$58,496
Median income
$211,000
Median home value
16.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Philadelphia pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a densely urban, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8,746
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19149 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19149 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, with 55,006 residents across 6.3 square miles, a density of 8,746 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19149 reports a modest median household income of $58,496 (25% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $26,256. Poverty here runs at 21.0%, with unemployment measured at 11.2%. Median home value sits at $211,000 (7% below the state average), median rent at $1,548 a month, and owner-occupancy at 56.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Philadelphia County, so you can benchmark 19149 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 19149

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19149.

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 19149, 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

55,006

Population

6.3

Area (sq mi)

8,746

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 19149?

34.8

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

35.5%

Foreign-Born

White 24.6%
African American 23.6%
Asian 18.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%

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?

$58,496

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$26,256

Per Capita Income

21.0%

Poverty Rate

11.2%

Unemployment Rate

34.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19149 ranks nationally

Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,496 26th percentile higher than 26% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 53.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.1%

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

What does housing look like?

20,630

Total Housing Units

19,423

Occupied Units

1,207

Vacant Units

2.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.6%
Renter 43.4%

$211,000

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$1,548

Median Rent

1954

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

+1.5%

YoY Change (2024)

358

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+258%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19149 have increased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +258% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 280
2021 +14.4% 320
2022 +15.5% 370
2023 -4.5% 353
2024 +1.5% 358

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 714 business establishments in ZIP 19149, employing approximately 5,944 people with a combined annual payroll of $209,468,000.

714

Businesses

5,944

Employees

$209.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 169 23.7%
Health care and social assistance 112 15.7%
Accommodation and food services 98 13.7%
Other services (except public administration) 91 12.8%
Construction 77 10.8%
Finance and insurance 35 4.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 27 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 21 2.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 2.9%
Information 11 1.5%
Educational services 10 1.4%
Wholesale trade 9 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 0.8%
Manufacturing 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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 19149 vs 19135 →

ZIP 19149 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 19149 ranks #4 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 19149 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 19149 ranks #7 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
19135 Philadelphia, PA 33,091 1.4 mi
19111 Philadelphia, PA 63,090 1.7 mi
19152 Philadelphia, PA 33,293 1.9 mi
19124 Philadelphia, PA 66,691 2.0 mi
19136 Philadelphia, PA 40,647 2.5 mi
19137 Philadelphia, PA 8,638 3.0 mi
19120 Philadelphia, PA 68,104 2.9 mi
19012 Cheltenham, PA 6,670 2.6 mi
08065 Palmyra, NJ 7,398 2.9 mi
08110 Pennsauken, NJ 19,008 4.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Philadelphia County

19120 standard
Philadelphia, PA
Pop: 68,104
19124 standard
Philadelphia, PA
Pop: 66,691
19143 standard
Philadelphia, PA
Pop: 64,849
19111 standard
Philadelphia, PA
Pop: 63,090
19134 standard
Philadelphia, PA
Pop: 60,675
19140 standard
Philadelphia, PA
Pop: 54,133

Related Areas

Philadelphia County Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19149 in? ▼
ZIP code 19149 (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 19149? ▼
ZIP code 19149 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 55,006 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19149? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19149 is $58,496, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19149? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19149 is $211,000, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19149? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19149 is White at 24.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19149? ▼
ZIP code 19149 has 714 business establishments employing approximately 5,944 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19149? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19149 are: Retail trade (169), Health care and social assistance (112), Accommodation and food services (98). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19149? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19149 increased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 258%. 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 19149? ▼
In ZIP code 19149, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% 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 19149? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19149 is 34.1 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 19149? ▼
In ZIP code 19149, approximately 56.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19149? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19149 is 21.0% 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.