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19140

Philadelphia, PA

Total Population
53,996
Median Household Income
$30,946
Median Home Value
$88,600
Median Rent
$1,049

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$30,946
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$88,600
100.2% above state median
Rent
$1,049
100% above state median
Median Age
36.4 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Philadelphia, PA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 15.4% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 39.7% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$30,946
-58.8% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-55,275,988
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.60 people

Total Households
20,424
Family Households
21.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
42.4%
#2 Industry
Finance
17.9%
#3 Industry
Professional
15.9%
Total Employed Residents:10,617

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.8%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
10.6%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
8.2%
1,170 workers
Public Transit
33.8%
4,841 workers
Total Commuting Workers:14,311
Commute Insights
Good public transit usage (33.8% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
84.6%
17,428 employed
Labor Force
20,605
3,177 unemployed
Median Age
36.4 years
Per Capita Income
$17,325
Poverty Rate
39.7%

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