Zip code 19135: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 19135
19135 is a dense urban zip code in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia County), covering 2.3 sq mi of land. About 33,803 people live here, or 14,924 per square mile. The median resident is 34 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $53,138 a year, 34% below the national median of $80,734. 25.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $196,600, or 3.7 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 $1,301 a month.
17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 35.5 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; healthcare; and office and administrative support. 34% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 19135 compares
- Unemployment rate12.4%97thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · PA 5.3%99th of 1,704 in PA
- Diversity index71.896thU.S. 61.4 · PA 44.67th of 1,707 in PA
- 96thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · PA 48.2%141st of 1,596 in PA
- Population density14,924/sq mi95thU.S. 95/sq mi · PA 291/sq mi34th of 1,707 in PA
- Poverty rate25.4%92ndWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · PA 11.7%118th of 1,699 in PA
- Average commute35.5 min92ndWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · PA 26.3 min143rd of 1,596 in PA
- Residents under 1827.9%90thU.S. 22% · PA 20.4%169th of 1,707 in PA
- 87thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · PA 0.474116th of 1,697 in PA
- 81stU.S. 14.5% · PA 11.5%198th of 1,704 in PA
- Healthcare workers11.8%79thU.S. 9.7% · PA 11.5%651st of 1,704 in PA
- 67thU.S. 14.1% · PA 7.7%76th of 1,707 in PA
- Uninsured rate8.5%62ndU.S. 8.4% · PA 5.6%333rd of 1,705 in PA
- Population33,80357thU.S. 334,922,499 · PA 13,018,63978th of 1,707 in PA
- Broadband access91.7%46thU.S. 91% · PA 89.7%517th of 1,698 in PA
- Median gross rent$1,30143rdU.S. $1,413 · PA $1,209294th of 1,366 in PA
- Homeownership rate63.2%38thU.S. 65.2% · PA 69.3%1,459th of 1,698 in PA
- Median earnings per worker$44,50438thU.S. $49,666 · PA $50,599983rd of 1,693 in PA
- Housing vacancy5.2%35thU.S. 10.1% · PA 9.2%1,186th of 1,699 in PA
- Work from home9.7%32ndU.S. 15.1% · PA 15.6%898th of 1,704 in PA
- 29thU.S. 10% · PA 8.2%899th of 1,704 in PA
- Tech workers1.6%25thU.S. 3.8% · PA 3.6%821st of 1,704 in PA
- Median home value$196,60020thU.S. $332,700 · PA $254,500835th of 1,628 in PA
- Veterans3.4%19thU.S. 6.2% · PA 6.1%1,483rd of 1,707 in PA
- 19thU.S. 17.2% · PA 19.5%1,546th of 1,707 in PA
- Per capita income$29,73318thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · PA $44,3551,369th of 1,707 in PA
- 16thU.S. 38.9 · PA 40.91,536th of 1,707 in PA
- 13thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · PA 35.2%1,198th of 1,706 in PA
- Median household income$53,13812thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · PA $77,9711,422nd of 1,617 in PA
| Measure | 19135 | Philadelphia | PA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 12.4% | 8.1% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 99th of 1,704 | |
| Diversity index | 71.8 | 71.1 | 44.6 | 61.4 | 7th of 1,707 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 67.9% | 52.3% | 48.2% | 51.1% | 141st of 1,596 | |
| Population density | 14,924/sq mi | 11,760/sq mi | 291/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 34th of 1,707 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 25.4% | 21.4% | 11.7% | 12.5% | 118th of 1,699 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 35.5 min | 31.7 min | 26.3 min | 26.4 min | 143rd of 1,596 | |
| Residents under 18 | 27.9% | 21.2% | 20.4% | 22% | 169th of 1,707 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.495 | 0.513 | 0.474 | 0.483 | 116th of 1,697 | |
| Government workers | 19% | 12.4% | 11.5% | 14.5% | 198th of 1,704 | |
| Healthcare workers | 11.8% | 14.4% | 11.5% | 9.7% | 651st of 1,704 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 15.9% | 15.2% | 7.7% | 14.1% | 76th of 1,707 | |
| Uninsured rate | 8.5% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 8.4% | 333rd of 1,705 | |
| Population | 33,803 | 1,579,706 | 13,018,639 | 334,922,499 | 78th of 1,707 | |
| Broadband access | 91.7% | 89.1% | 89.7% | 91% | 517th of 1,698 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,301 | $1,397 | $1,209 | $1,413 | 294th of 1,366 | |
| Homeownership rate | 63.2% | 51.8% | 69.3% | 65.2% | 1,459th of 1,698 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $44,504 | $48,509 | $50,599 | $49,666 | 983rd of 1,693 | |
| Housing vacancy | 5.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 1,186th of 1,699 | |
| Work from home | 9.7% | 18.4% | 15.6% | 15.1% | 898th of 1,704 | |
| Self-employed workers | 7.8% | 7.1% | 8.2% | 10% | 899th of 1,704 | |
| Tech workers | 1.6% | 3.7% | 3.6% | 3.8% | 821st of 1,704 | |
| Median home value | $196,600 | $243,100 | $254,500 | $332,700 | 835th of 1,628 | |
| Veterans | 3.4% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 1,483rd of 1,707 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 12.3% | 14.7% | 19.5% | 17.2% | 1,546th of 1,707 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $29,733 | $38,905 | $44,355 | $44,673 | 1,369th of 1,707 | |
| Median age | 34 | 35.3 | 40.9 | 38.9 | 1,536th of 1,707 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 16.6% | 35.4% | 35.2% | 35.7% | 1,198th of 1,706 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $53,138 | $61,953 | $77,971 | $80,734 | 1,422nd of 1,617 |
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
- White36%
- Black23%
- Hispanic31%
- Asian4%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.8%
- Multiracial5%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 13,405
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Family households
- 59.4%
- Married couples
- 27.8%
- Living alone
- 27.8%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 3.4%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 14,134
- Owner-occupied
- 63.2%
- Vacant
- 5.2%
- Median year built
- 1951
- Median rooms
- 5.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 67.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 43.3%
- Home value to income
- 3.7× (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 | 19135 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $64,636 | $74,888 |
| Service | $38,562 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $42,348 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $37,875 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $35,900 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 82.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 7.3%
- Households with broadband
- 91.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 74%
- No internet access
- 5.7%
- Without health insurance
- 8.5%
- Limited-English households
- 7.5%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Philadelphia
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Center point
- 40.0217° N, 75.0507° W
- Land area
- 2.3 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.3 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 19135
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19149 | Philadelphia, PA | 1.4 mi | $58,496 |
| 08065 | Palmyra, NJ | 1.6 mi | $89,574 |
| 08076 | Riverton, NJ · PO box | 2 mi | — |
| 19136 | Philadelphia, PA | 2.1 mi | $56,687 |
| 19137 | Philadelphia, PA | 2.3 mi | $76,739 |
| 19124 | Philadelphia, PA | 2.4 mi | $45,314 |
| 19152 | Philadelphia, PA | 2.8 mi | $59,408 |
| 19111 | Philadelphia, PA | 3.1 mi | $61,138 |
| 08110 | Pennsauken, NJ | 3.5 mi | $83,729 |
| 08077 | Riverton, NJ | 3.5 mi | $128,271 |
| 19120 | Philadelphia, PA | 3.7 mi | $54,000 |
| 19134 | Philadelphia, PA | 3.8 mi | $44,066 |
Zip codes like 19135 elsewhere
Questions about 19135
What city is zip code 19135?
19135 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 19135 in?
19135 is in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of 19135?
About 33,803 people live in 19135, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 19135 in?
19135 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 19135?
The median household income in 19135 is $53,138.
What zip codes are near 19135?
The closest zip codes to 19135 are 19149, 08065, 08076, 19136, 19137.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 19135, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.