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ZIP Code 19151

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

29,883
4,824/sq mi
$54,634
Median income
$194,700
Median home value
28.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Philadelphia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4,824
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19151 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19151 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, with 29,883 residents across 6.2 square miles, a density of 4,824 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19151 reports a modest median household income of $54,634 (30% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $31,529. 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.8%. Median home value sits at $194,700 (14% below the state average), median rent at $1,189 a month, and owner-occupancy at 60.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Philadelphia County, so you can benchmark 19151 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 19151

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19151.

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 19151, 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

29,883

Population

6.2

Area (sq mi)

4,824

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19151?

34.7

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

10.2%

Foreign-Born

White 7.9%
African American 86.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$54,634

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$31,529

Per Capita Income

17.7%

Poverty Rate

8.8%

Unemployment Rate

31.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19151 ranks nationally

Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,634 21st percentile higher than 21% 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 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.6%

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

What does housing look like?

15,432

Total Housing Units

13,819

Occupied Units

1,613

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.1%
Renter 39.9%

$194,700

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$1,189

Median Rent

1942

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

+9.3%

YoY Change (2024)

309

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+209%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19151 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +209% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 228
2021 +15.4% 263
2022 +9.8% 289
2023 -2.4% 282
2024 +9.3% 309

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 315 business establishments in ZIP 19151, employing approximately 2,195 people with a combined annual payroll of $78,987,000.

315

Businesses

2,195

Employees

$79.0M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 82 26.0%
Retail trade 60 19.1%
Other services (except public administration) 50 15.9%
Accommodation and food services 44 14.0%
Construction 18 5.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 2.5%
Educational services 8 2.5%
Finance and insurance 5 1.6%
Information 4 1.3%
Wholesale trade 3 0.9%
Transportation and warehousing 3 0.9%

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 19151 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 19151 ranks #6 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 19151 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 19151 ranks #8 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
19082 Upper Darby, PA 40,997 1.3 mi
19066 Merion Station, PA 5,864 1.9 mi
19096 Wynnewood, PA 13,572 1.8 mi
19139 Philadelphia, PA 41,271 1.7 mi
19050 Lansdowne, PA 28,073 2.7 mi
19072 Narberth, PA 9,539 3.4 mi
19131 Philadelphia, PA 43,172 2.2 mi
19083 Havertown, PA 35,878 3.0 mi
19143 Philadelphia, PA 64,849 2.8 mi
19004 Bala Cynwyd, PA 9,416 3.0 mi

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Related Areas

Philadelphia County Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19151 in? ▼
ZIP code 19151 (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 19151? ▼
ZIP code 19151 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 29,883 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19151? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19151 is $54,634, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19151? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19151 is $194,700, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19151? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19151 is African American at 86.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19151? ▼
ZIP code 19151 has 315 business establishments employing approximately 2,195 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19151? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19151 are: Health care and social assistance (82), Retail trade (60), Other services (except public administration) (50). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19151? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19151 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 209%. 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 19151? ▼
In ZIP code 19151, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.6% 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 19151? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19151 is 31.9 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 19151? ▼
In ZIP code 19151, approximately 60.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19151? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19151 is 17.7% 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.