Philadelphia, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19153
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,259
- 656/sq mi High-density area
- $55,213
- Median income Below-median income area
- $200,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Philadelphia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 19153 (Philadelphia, PA) fell -7.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 291.0 in 2023 to 270.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,148. Unemployment is 10.9%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $200,100 (12% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,389; 52.3% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Philadelphia County, so 19153 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 19153
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19153.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
83 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
67 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
57 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
42 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
41 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 19153?
38.5
Median Age
44.1%
Male
55.9%
Female
16.2%
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?
$55,213
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$31,148
Per Capita Income
19.5%
Poverty Rate
10.9%
Unemployment Rate
33.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19153 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)
$55,213 16th percentile higher than 16% 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
6,108housing units
6,108
Total Housing Units
5,896
Occupied Units
212
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$200,100
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 19143
Philadelphia (19143)
64,849 residents
- 19145
Philadelphia (19145)
47,261 residents
- 19142
Philadelphia (19142)
29,595 residents
- 19023 22,164
Darby (19023)
22,164 residents
- 19153 12,259
Philadelphia (19153)
12,259 residents
- 19079 9,168
Sharon Hill (19079)
9,168 residents
- 08066 8,437
Paulsboro (08066)
8,437 residents
- 19032 6,606
Folcroft (19032)
6,606 residents
- 08063 3,102
National Park (08063)
3,102 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19153 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19153 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08063
National Park (08063)
$83,074 median income
- 19145
Philadelphia (19145)
$71,965 median income
- 19079
Sharon Hill (19079)
$67,454 median income
- 08066
Paulsboro (08066)
$65,070 median income
- 19032
Folcroft (19032)
$61,306 median income
- 19153
Philadelphia (19153)
$55,213 median income
- 19023
Darby (19023)
$46,463 median income
- 19143
Philadelphia (19143)
$43,244 median income
- 19142
Philadelphia (19142)
$38,376 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19153, 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 (12,259 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 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.
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