Philadelphia, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19150
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,378
- 5,987/sq mi High-density area
- $66,936
- Median income Near-median income area
- $236,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Philadelphia pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5,987
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19150 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 19150 (Philadelphia, PA) rose +2.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 316.8 in 2023 to 325.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19150 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, with 23,378 residents across 3.9 square miles, a density of 5,987 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19150 reports a modest median household income of $66,936 (14% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,012. The poverty rate is 8.5%, with unemployment at 9.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $236,300 (4% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,273; 78.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 38 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Philadelphia County, so 19150 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 19150
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19150.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
55 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
34 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 12
Real estate and rental and leasing
12 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 19150, 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
23,378
Population
3.9
Area (sq mi)
5,987
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19150?
41.9
Median Age
45.2%
Male
54.8%
Female
9.2%
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?
$66,936
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$36,012
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
37.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19150 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$66,936 40th percentile higher than 40% of 1,642 Pennsylvania 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
10,910housing units
10,910
Total Housing Units
10,313
Occupied Units
597
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$236,300
Median Home Value
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$1,273
Median Rent
1955
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)
326
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+226%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19150 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +226% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.7% | 250 |
| 2021 | +12.1% | 280 |
| 2022 | +10.4% | 309 |
| 2023 | +2.5% | 317 |
| 2024 | +2.8% | 326 |
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 201 business establishments in ZIP 19150, employing approximately 2,511 people with a combined annual payroll of $90,533,000.
201
Businesses
2,511
Employees
$90.5M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 55 | 27.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 38 | 18.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 34 | 16.9% |
| Retail trade | 28 | 13.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 3.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 3.0% |
| Construction | 5 | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.5% |
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 19150 vs 19138 →
ZIP 19150 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19144
Philadelphia (19144)
43,329 residents
- 19138
Philadelphia (19138)
32,273 residents
- 19038
Glenside (19038)
31,595 residents
- 19141
Philadelphia (19141)
31,376 residents
- 19119
Philadelphia (19119)
27,035 residents
- 19150
Philadelphia (19150)
23,378 residents
- 19027
Elkins Park (19027)
19,067 residents
- 19126 15,758
Philadelphia (19126)
15,758 residents
- 19118 9,808
Philadelphia (19118)
9,808 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19150 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19150 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19075
Oreland (19075)
$120,813 median income
- 19038
Glenside (19038)
$117,683 median income
- 19118
Philadelphia (19118)
$109,649 median income
- 19027
Elkins Park (19027)
$106,066 median income
- 19095
Wyncote (19095)
$97,727 median income
- 19119
Philadelphia (19119)
$92,651 median income
- 19150
Philadelphia (19150)
$66,936 median income
- 19138
Philadelphia (19138)
$57,744 median income
- 19126
Philadelphia (19126)
$53,176 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19150 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19138 | Philadelphia, PA | 32,273 | 1.3 mi |
| 19038 | Glenside, PA | 31,595 | 2.0 mi |
| 19095 | Wyncote, PA | 7,063 | 1.4 mi |
| 19119 | Philadelphia, PA | 27,035 | 1.6 mi |
| 19118 | Philadelphia, PA | 9,808 | 2.1 mi |
| 19144 | Philadelphia, PA | 43,329 | 2.7 mi |
| 19027 | Elkins Park, PA | 19,067 | 2.5 mi |
| 19126 | Philadelphia, PA | 15,758 | 2.2 mi |
| 19075 | Oreland, PA | 7,354 | 3.0 mi |
| 19141 | Philadelphia, PA | 31,376 | 2.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19150, 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 (23,378 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 19150 in?
ZIP code 19150 (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 19150?
ZIP code 19150 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 23,378 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19150?
The median household income in ZIP 19150 is $66,936, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19150?
The median home value in ZIP 19150 is $236,300, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19150?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19150 is African American at 89.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19150?
ZIP code 19150 has 201 business establishments employing approximately 2,511 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19150?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19150 are: Health care and social assistance (55), Accommodation and food services (38), Other services (except public administration) (34). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19150?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19150 increased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 226%. 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 19150?
In ZIP code 19150, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.5% 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 19150?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19150 is 37.5 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 19150?
In ZIP code 19150, approximately 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19150?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19150 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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