19153 ZIP Code
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 19153 |
| City/Town: | Philadelphia |
| County: | Philadelphia |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,223 |
| Median Household Income: | $53,029 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,716 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,002 |
| Median Home Value: | $177,800 |
| Land Area: | 10.1 sq miles
26.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.4 sq miles
6.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.8800, -75.2379 |
Population Information (19153 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,223 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,120 | 41.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,103 | 58.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 318 | 2.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 821 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 927 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 855 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 641 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,846 | 15.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,546 | 12.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,865 | 15.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 607 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 520 | 4.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,398 | 11.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 746 | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 133 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19153 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $177,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,319 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,002 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,604 | 93.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 398 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,790 | 49.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,814 | 50.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19153 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,661 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 289 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 669 | 7.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,876 | 33.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,907 | 22.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 691 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,512 | 17.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 717 | 8.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19153 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $53,029 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $58,936 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $59,734 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,716 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19153 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,243 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,494 | 88.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 749 | 12.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,743 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,424 | 80.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 971 | 17.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 78 | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 21 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19153 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 1,258 | 10.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 9,634 | 78.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 371 | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 135 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 825 | 6.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 372 | 3.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 491 | 4.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 78 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 297 | 2.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 116 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19153 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 686 | 12.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 354 | 6.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 660 | 11.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 581 | 10.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 477 | 8.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,004 | 17.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 777 | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 902 | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 78 | 1.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 85 | 1.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19153 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,912 | 53.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 437 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,336 | 24.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 5 | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 196 | 3.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 391 | 7.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19153 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 22 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 188 | 3.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 241 | 4.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 174 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 273 | 5.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 647 | 11.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 15 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 182 | 3.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 463 | 8.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,006 | 36.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 292 | 5.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 400 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 591 | 10.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19153 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 23.8% | 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 (19153 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,682 | 95.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,414 | 68.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,245 | 51.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 541 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19153 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,464 | 79.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,823 | 32.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,214 | 21.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 356 | 6.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 236 | 4.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,088 | 19.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19153 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 267 | 4.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3,228 | 53.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 828 | 13.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 531 | 8.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 109 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 296 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 743 | 12.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19153 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 85 | 1.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 171 | 2.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 581 | 9.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 300 | 5.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,419 | 23.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,535 | 25.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 742 | 12.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 496 | 8.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 673 | 11.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19153 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 325 | 5.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,062 | 17.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,231 | 20.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,128 | 52.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 228 | 3.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 28 | 0.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19153 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,916 | 69.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 201 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,344 | 24.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 21 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 122 | 2.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19153 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,111 | 19.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,679 | 47.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,410 | 25.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 404 | 7.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19153 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 35 | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 194 | 7.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 479 | 17.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,099 | 39.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 863 | 30.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 101 | 3.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 19 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19153 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,304 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $458 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,319 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.27 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.08 | 2.38 |
Households (19153 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,604 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,319 | 23.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 429 | 7.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,204 | 21.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,929 | 52.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,329 | 23.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,913 | 34.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.18 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.13 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19153 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,328 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,017 | 46.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,660 | 38.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 92 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 481 | 11.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,340 | 54.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19153 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,139 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 82 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 224 | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,292 | 41.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 662 | 21.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 879 | 28.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19153 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,595 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 495 | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,223 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,521 | 12.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 840 | 55.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 681 | 44.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19153 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,069 | 82.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,081 | 17.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,324 | 63.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 445 | 21.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 154 | 7.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 312 | 15.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19153 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,112 | 82.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 177 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,111 | 1192.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,111 | 1192.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,111 | 1192.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 101 | 57.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,241 | 701.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 334 | 188.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 7 | 4.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19153 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,905 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,783 | 82.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,122 | 17.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 515 | 4.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 700 | 5.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 316 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 591 | 5.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19153 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,604 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,207 | 92.9% | 89.4% |
Philadelphia, PA19153