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19149

Philadelphia, PA

Total Population
58,741
Median Household Income
$53,562
Median Home Value
$176,400
Median Rent
$1,399

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$53,562
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$176,400
100.3% above state median
Rent
$1,399
100% above state median
Median Age
33.5 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.

Young population with median age of 33.5 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 10.6% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 21.7% 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
$53,562
-28.7% 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: 3.01 people

Total Households
19,476
Family Households
36.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
36.4%
#2 Industry
Construction
16.9%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
14.1%
Total Employed Residents:14,979

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.2%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
11.5%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.7%
667 workers
Public Transit
17.4%
4,258 workers
Total Commuting Workers:24,433
Commute Insights
Good public transit usage (17.4% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
89.4%
26,408 employed
Labor Force
29,549
3,141 unemployed
Median Age
33.5 years
Per Capita Income
$22,901
Poverty Rate
21.7%

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