19131 ZIP Code
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 19131 |
| City/Town: | Philadelphia |
| County: | Philadelphia |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 44,116 |
| Median Household Income: | $45,434 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,620 |
| Total Housing Units: | 22,480 |
| Median Home Value: | $156,400 |
| Land Area: | 5.3 sq miles
13.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.9869, -75.2192 |
Population Information (19131 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 44,116 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,018 | 45.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 24,098 | 54.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,493 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,614 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,672 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,588 | 8.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,667 | 8.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,666 | 17.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,721 | 10.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,402 | 10.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,381 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,661 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,014 | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,471 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 766 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19131 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $156,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,268 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 22,480 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,727 | 83.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,753 | 16.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,234 | 44.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 10,493 | 56.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19131 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 29,082 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 475 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,789 | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,623 | 29.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,444 | 25.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,534 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,966 | 17.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,251 | 14.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 31.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19131 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $45,434 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $60,575 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $57,478 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,620 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19131 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,112 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,831 | 93.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,281 | 6.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 16,969 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,331 | 80.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,987 | 16.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 503 | 2.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19131 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,934 | 11.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 35,410 | 80.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 93 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,577 | 3.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 98 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 348 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,656 | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 856 | 1.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,352 | 3.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 60 | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 786 | 1.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 36 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 470 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19131 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 2,446 | 13.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,438 | 7.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,023 | 10.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,655 | 8.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,489 | 13.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,197 | 17.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,906 | 10.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,304 | 12.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 703 | 3.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 566 | 3.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19131 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,756 | 49.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 632 | 3.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 4,881 | 27.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,029 | 5.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 167 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,773 | 9.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 33.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19131 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 62 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 389 | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 479 | 2.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 213 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,509 | 8.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,131 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 347 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,304 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,007 | 11.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,944 | 38.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,374 | 7.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 511 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,561 | 8.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19131 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 28.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (19131 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 40,799 | 92.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 27,054 | 61.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 20,455 | 46.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,591 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19131 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,487 | 66.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,885 | 31.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,692 | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,843 | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,082 | 5.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,766 | 25.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19131 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 994 | 4.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 11,476 | 51.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,219 | 9.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 756 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 227 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 201 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 6,501 | 28.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 13 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 93 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19131 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 94 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 858 | 3.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 343 | 1.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 546 | 2.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,622 | 7.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,524 | 6.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,009 | 13.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,945 | 13.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,948 | 13.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 8,591 | 38.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19131 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,478 | 6.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 5,017 | 22.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,388 | 19.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,491 | 37.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,097 | 9.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,009 | 4.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19131 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 12,170 | 65.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 253 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,547 | 29.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 404 | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 164 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 4 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 165 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19131 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 5,929 | 31.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,746 | 46.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,197 | 17.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 855 | 4.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19131 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 305 | 3.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,774 | 21.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,844 | 22.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,240 | 15.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,160 | 26.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 745 | 9.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 140 | 1.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 26 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19131 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,407 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $572 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,268 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.01 | 2.38 |
Households (19131 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,727 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,189 | 17.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 867 | 4.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 5,025 | 26.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 9,691 | 51.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,833 | 25.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,847 | 31.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.21 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.17 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19131 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,223 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 9,709 | 59.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,919 | 24.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 486 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,638 | 10.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 11,690 | 72.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19131 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,976 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 725 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 486 | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,157 | 32.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,717 | 13.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,891 | 45.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19131 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 35,136 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,382 | 3.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 43,390 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 8,206 | 18.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 849 | 10.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,395 | 53.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,962 | 36.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19131 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 39,285 | 89.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,129 | 9.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,994 | 48.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,927 | 46.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,142 | 27.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 208 | 5.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19131 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 40,022 | 90.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 607 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,094 | 674.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,094 | 674.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,094 | 674.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 265 | 43.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,131 | 186.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,315 | 216.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19131 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 41,623 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 37,416 | 89.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,207 | 10.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 794 | 1.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,296 | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 829 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,288 | 3.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19131 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,727 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,852 | 90.0% | 89.4% |
Philadelphia, PA19131