Zip code 19115: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 19115
19115 is an urban zip code in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia County), covering 5.2 sq mi of land. About 35,279 people live here, or 6,834 per square mile. The median resident is 44.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $70,054 a year, 13% below the national median of $80,734. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $345,000, or 4.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 63% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,315 a month.
38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 32.6 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods. 42% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another Indo-European language such as French, German, Russian or Hindi.
How 19115 compares
- Healthcare workers16.8%98thU.S. 9.7% · PA 11.5%179th of 1,704 in PA
- 93rdU.S. 17.2% · PA 19.5%372nd of 1,707 in PA
- 92ndU.S. 14.1% · PA 7.7%4th of 1,707 in PA
- Population density6,834/sq mi87thU.S. 95/sq mi · PA 291/sq mi78th of 1,707 in PA
- 87thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · PA 48.2%205th of 1,596 in PA
- Average commute32.6 min85thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · PA 26.3 min264th of 1,596 in PA
- 85thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · PA 0.474144th of 1,697 in PA
- Median age44.383rdU.S. 38.9 · PA 40.9825th of 1,707 in PA
- Tech workers4.7%76thU.S. 3.8% · PA 3.6%230th of 1,704 in PA
- Government workers16.6%69thU.S. 14.5% · PA 11.5%311th of 1,704 in PA
- Diversity index58.368thU.S. 61.4 · PA 44.674th of 1,707 in PA
- Per capita income$45,40363rdU.S. $44,673 · PA $44,355402nd of 1,707 in PA
- 61stU.S. 35.7% · PA 35.2%333rd of 1,706 in PA
- Population35,27959thU.S. 334,922,499 · PA 13,018,63971st of 1,707 in PA
- Median earnings per worker$51,45159thU.S. $49,666 · PA $50,599527th of 1,693 in PA
- 55thU.S. 10% · PA 8.2%586th of 1,704 in PA
- Median home value$345,00052ndU.S. $332,700 · PA $254,500220th of 1,628 in PA
- Poverty rate10.7%49thU.S. 12.5% · PA 11.7%725th of 1,699 in PA
- Work from home12.6%49thU.S. 15.1% · PA 15.6%609th of 1,704 in PA
- Median gross rent$1,31544thU.S. $1,413 · PA $1,209286th of 1,366 in PA
- Homeownership rate62.8%37thU.S. 65.2% · PA 69.3%1,465th of 1,698 in PA
- Median household income$70,05436thU.S. $80,734 · PA $77,971874th of 1,617 in PA
- 34thU.S. 5.2% · PA 5.3%871st of 1,704 in PA
- Uninsured rate4.8%31stU.S. 8.4% · PA 5.6%794th of 1,705 in PA
- Veterans4.4%31stU.S. 6.2% · PA 6.1%1,337th of 1,707 in PA
- Residents under 1818.6%22ndU.S. 22% · PA 20.4%996th of 1,707 in PA
- Broadband access86.8%18thWeaknessU.S. 91% · PA 89.7%980th of 1,698 in PA
- Housing vacancy2.1%4thU.S. 10.1% · PA 9.2%1,463rd of 1,699 in PA
| Measure | 19115 | Philadelphia | PA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers | 16.8% | 14.4% | 11.5% | 9.7% | 179th of 1,704 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 25.6% | 14.7% | 19.5% | 17.2% | 372nd of 1,707 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 35.6% | 15.2% | 7.7% | 14.1% | 4th of 1,707 | |
| Population density | 6,834/sq mi | 11,760/sq mi | 291/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 78th of 1,707 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 61.9% | 52.3% | 48.2% | 51.1% | 205th of 1,596 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 32.6 min | 31.7 min | 26.3 min | 26.4 min | 264th of 1,596 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.488 | 0.513 | 0.474 | 0.483 | 144th of 1,697 | |
| Median age | 44.3 | 35.3 | 40.9 | 38.9 | 825th of 1,707 | |
| Tech workers | 4.7% | 3.7% | 3.6% | 3.8% | 230th of 1,704 | |
| Government workers | 16.6% | 12.4% | 11.5% | 14.5% | 311th of 1,704 | |
| Diversity index | 58.3 | 71.1 | 44.6 | 61.4 | 74th of 1,707 | |
| Per capita income | $45,403 | $38,905 | $44,355 | $44,673 | 402nd of 1,707 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.5% | 35.4% | 35.2% | 35.7% | 333rd of 1,706 | |
| Population | 35,279 | 1,579,706 | 13,018,639 | 334,922,499 | 71st of 1,707 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $51,451 | $48,509 | $50,599 | $49,666 | 527th of 1,693 | |
| Self-employed workers | 9.7% | 7.1% | 8.2% | 10% | 586th of 1,704 | |
| Median home value | $345,000 | $243,100 | $254,500 | $332,700 | 220th of 1,628 | |
| Poverty rate | 10.7% | 21.4% | 11.7% | 12.5% | 725th of 1,699 | |
| Work from home | 12.6% | 18.4% | 15.6% | 15.1% | 609th of 1,704 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,315 | $1,397 | $1,209 | $1,413 | 286th of 1,366 | |
| Homeownership rate | 62.8% | 51.8% | 69.3% | 65.2% | 1,465th of 1,698 | |
| Median household income | $70,054 | $61,953 | $77,971 | $80,734 | 874th of 1,617 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4% | 8.1% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 871st of 1,704 | |
| Uninsured rate | 4.8% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 8.4% | 794th of 1,705 | |
| Veterans | 4.4% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 1,337th of 1,707 | |
| Residents under 18 | 18.6% | 21.2% | 20.4% | 22% | 996th of 1,707 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 86.8% | 89.1% | 89.7% | 91% | 980th of 1,698 | |
| Housing vacancy | 2.1% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 1,463rd of 1,699 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White60%
- Black9%
- Hispanic7%
- Asian22%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.4%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 14,756
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 61.3%
- Married couples
- 48.8%
- Living alone
- 33.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 4.4%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 15,074
- Owner-occupied
- 62.8%
- Vacant
- 2.1%
- Median year built
- 1967
- Median rooms
- 5.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 61.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 36.6%
- Home value to income
- 4.9× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 19115 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $74,752 | $74,888 |
| Service | $30,429 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $37,091 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $67,721 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $36,825 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 90.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.5%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 16%
- Households with broadband
- 86.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 70.8%
- No internet access
- 8.5%
- Without health insurance
- 4.8%
- Limited-English households
- 17.5%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Philadelphia
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Center point
- 40.0907° N, 75.0429° W
- Land area
- 5.2 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Philadelphia100% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 19115
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19152 | Philadelphia, PA | 2 mi | $59,408 |
| 19116 | Philadelphia, PA | 2.4 mi | $67,535 |
| 19114 | Philadelphia, PA | 2.7 mi | $77,708 |
| 19006 | Huntingdon Valley, PA | 2.8 mi | $128,295 |
| 19111 | Philadelphia, PA | 2.9 mi | $61,138 |
| 19154 | Philadelphia, PA | 3.2 mi | $95,027 |
| 19009 | Bryn Athyn, PA | 3.4 mi | $137,188 |
| 19046 | Jenkintown, PA | 3.4 mi | $109,818 |
| 19136 | Philadelphia, PA | 3.7 mi | $56,687 |
| 19149 | Philadelphia, PA | 3.8 mi | $58,496 |
| 19012 | Cheltenham, PA | 4 mi | $125,625 |
| 19027 | Elkins Park, PA | 4.5 mi | $106,066 |
Zip codes like 19115 elsewhere
Questions about 19115
What city is zip code 19115?
19115 is assigned to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 19115 in?
19115 is in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of 19115?
About 35,279 people live in 19115, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 19115 in?
19115 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 19115?
The median household income in 19115 is $70,054.
What zip codes are near 19115?
The closest zip codes to 19115 are 19152, 19116, 19114, 19006, 19111.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 19115, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.