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19148

Philadelphia, PA

Total Population
50,324
Median Household Income
$71,533
Median Home Value
$269,400
Median Rent
$1,389

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$71,533
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$269,400
100.5% above state median
Rent
$1,389
100% above state median
Median Age
37.0 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.

35.1% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Unemployment rate of 6.9% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 19.1% 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
$71,533
-4.8% 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: 2.42 people

Total Households
20,658
Family Households
35.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
27.0%
#2 Industry
Education
26.4%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
13.8%
Total Employed Residents:12,808

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.5%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
5.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
9.9%
1,939 workers
Public Transit
27.8%
5,454 workers
Total Commuting Workers:19,602
Commute Insights
Good public transit usage (27.8% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.1%
25,037 employed
Labor Force
26,941
1,872 unemployed
Median Age
37.0 years
Per Capita Income
$36,472
Poverty Rate
19.1%

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