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ZIP Code 19153

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

12,259
656/sq mi
$55,213
Median income
$200,100
Median home value
28.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Philadelphia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
656
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19153 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19153 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, home to 12,259 residents across 18.7 square miles, a density of 656 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19153 reports a modest median household income of $55,213 (29% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $31,148. Poverty here runs at 19.5%, with unemployment measured at 10.9%. Housing costs here run $200,100 for a typical home value (12% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,389 a month; 52.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 34 minutes. To put 19153 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Philadelphia County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 19153

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19153.

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 19153, 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

12,259

Population

18.7

Area (sq mi)

656

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19153?

38.5

Median Age

44.1%

Male

55.9%

Female

16.2%

Foreign-Born

White 10.5%
African American 75.9%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$55,213

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$31,148

Per Capita Income

19.5%

Poverty Rate

10.9%

Unemployment Rate

33.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19153 ranks nationally

Philadelphia, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,213 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 60.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.1%

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

What does housing look like?

6,108

Total Housing Units

5,896

Occupied Units

212

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.3%
Renter 47.7%

$200,100

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$1,389

Median Rent

1965

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

-7.0%

YoY Change (2024)

271

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+171%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19153 have decreased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 200
2021 +24.1% 249
2022 +14.1% 284
2023 +2.6% 291
2024 -7.0% 271

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 435 business establishments in ZIP 19153, employing approximately 25,536 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,669,887,000.

435

Businesses

25,536

Employees

$1.7B

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 83 19.1%
Retail trade 67 15.4%
Transportation and warehousing 57 13.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 42 9.7%
Wholesale trade 41 9.4%
Health care and social assistance 39 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 31 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 3.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 3.2%
Construction 11 2.5%
Manufacturing 9 2.1%
Finance and insurance 8 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.4%
Information 5 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 1.1%

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 19153 vs 19142 →

ZIP 19153 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 19153 ranks #5 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 19153 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 19153 ranks #6 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
19142 Philadelphia, PA 29,595 2.1 mi
19079 Sharon Hill, PA 9,168 2.1 mi
19113 Philadelphia, PA 120 2.2 mi
19143 Philadelphia, PA 64,849 3.4 mi
19032 Folcroft, PA 6,606 2.7 mi
19145 Philadelphia, PA 47,261 2.4 mi
19112 Philadelphia, PA 13 3.1 mi
08066 Paulsboro, NJ 8,437 4.1 mi
19023 Darby, PA 22,164 2.6 mi
08063 National Park, NJ 3,102 2.9 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19153 in? ▼
ZIP code 19153 (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 19153? ▼
ZIP code 19153 in Philadelphia, PA has a population of 12,259 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19153? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19153 is $55,213, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19153? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19153 is $200,100, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19153? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19153 is African American at 75.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19153? ▼
ZIP code 19153 has 435 business establishments employing approximately 25,536 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19153? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19153 are: Accommodation and food services (83), Retail trade (67), Transportation and warehousing (57). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19153? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19153 decreased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. 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 19153? ▼
In ZIP code 19153, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.1% 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 19153? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19153 is 33.8 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 19153? ▼
In ZIP code 19153, approximately 52.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19153? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19153 is 19.5% 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.