ZIP Code 19120 in Philadelphia, PA

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
City Alias:Phila
County:Philadelphia County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:12:00:14 AM
Population:66,177 [See All]
Area Codes:215 / 445
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:40.0333, -75.1175
Land Area:3.234 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 19120 has 66,177 residents and 23,051 households (average 2.87 persons per household). The median age is 34.5 years, younger than the state (41.0) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.9% male and 53.1% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (49.6%, much higher than the state average of 10.9% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 32.5%, which is much higher than the state average (8.1%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (10.9%) and national averages (12.4%) and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (3.9%) and national averages (8.4%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:66,177Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:68,078Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:64,618Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:20,462.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$51,993Source: Census ACS
Households:23,051Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$143,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.87Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.95Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--71,36774,76376,43077,64577,53476,45972,37674,97174,06074,27073,89671,36068,078
Decennial Census68,104------------------66,177------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 34.5

Male Median Age: 31.9

Female Median Age: 36.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male2,2512,4242,6962,5492,3392,2242,2711,9171,8361,8061,9351,8281,8971,330815454246225
Female2,0372,4882,5132,3102,3122,5262,5412,3662,3062,2802,4742,4792,3761,7081,121621367309
Total4,2884,9125,2094,8594,6514,7504,8124,2834,1424,0864,4094,3074,2733,0381,9361,075613534
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:5,3146.48%
Black:32,79940.00%
Hispanic:*21,49826.22%
Asian:7,8819.61%
American Indian:4330.53%
Hawaiian:280.03%
Other:14,04117.12%
Total:81,994100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:31,04346.91%31.9 years
Females:35,13453.09%36.7 years
Total:66,177100%34.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:49,40972.58%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:5,0187.37%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:6,88310.11%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:6,76820.05%
Total Population:68,078100%
Total Native Population:54,42779.95%
Total Foreign-born Population:13,65120.05%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $51,993, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $17,864 (52.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,633. Family households earn a median of $53,245 versus $38,087 for nonfamily households (a difference of $15,158). By gender, male median income is $44,219 and female is $45,811, which is considerably lower than the state female median ($54,031), with a current gap of $1,592 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 61.6%, which is trails slightly the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 8.4%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (33.8%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$34,129$33,417$33,966$35,328$35,413$34,720$33,117$37,891$37,360$38,996$44,195$46,505$51,993
Median Family Income$38,993$36,385$36,414$37,451$36,991$37,930$39,528$42,604$41,855$42,207$44,363$47,993$53,245
Median NonFamily Income$21,316$22,744$21,288$23,507$24,969$20,907$13,426$23,318$22,952$24,719$34,688$33,367$38,087
Median Male Income$36,555$36,268$37,321$36,316$35,556$34,749$35,761$35,438$36,711$35,847$38,126$41,235$44,219
Median Female Income$32,480$32,259$32,116$32,357$34,319$32,287$32,765$34,132$34,285$36,950$39,353$39,938$45,811
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:28,30156.31%
Unemployed:2,5915.16%
Not In Labor Force:19,36338.53%
Total:50,255100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:6,93124.49%
Service:9,57433.83%
Sales and Office:5,02517.76%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2,3258.22%
Production, transportation, and material moving:4,44615.71%
Total Civilian Employed Population:28,301100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $143,500, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $43,300 (43.21%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $43,800. The median gross rent is $1,186, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $326 (37.91%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $189. Of occupied housing, owners make up 68.82% (63.11% with a mortgage, 36.89% free-and-clear) and renters 31.18% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.92%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.43%).

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$100,200$97,500$97,100$96,700$96,100$96,500$97,600$97,800$99,700$106,400$113,000$133,200$143,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:4345.75%
$500 to $999:2,07927.54%
$1,000 to $1,499:3,36944.63%
$1,500 to $1,999:1,16915.49%
$2,000 to $2,499:1832.42%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:3154.17%
Total:7,549100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$860$868$886$919$915$936$965$1,002$997$984$1,049$1,132$1,186
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):10,51443.43%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):6,14525.38%
Renter Occupied:7,54931.18%
Total Occupied Housing Units:24,208100%

Occupied Housing Units:24,20894.08%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,5225.92%
Total Housing Units:25,730100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:21,97685.41%
Multi-Family Units:3,66214.23%
Other Units:920.36%
Total Housing Units:25,730100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 13.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 77.50%, which is markedly below the state rate (91.90%). The uninsured rate is 10.70%, which is markedly above the state rate (5.60%). Private coverage is 41.90%, which is generally lower than the state rate (71.50%). Public coverage is 56.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 23.90%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.10%), down 2.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.00 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (46.95%). College enrollment is 17.53%, which is markedly below the state rate (27.30%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:5,06011.82%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:4,57910.69%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):16,05237.49%
Some college, no degree:8,12718.98%
Associate's degree:3,2497.59%
Bachelor's degree:3,7258.70%
Graduate or professional degree:2,0274.73%
Total:42,819100%
High school or higher:33,18077.49%
Bachelor's degree or higher:5,75213.43%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:28,48338.31%
Public Insurance:38,55851.86%
No Insurance:7,3039.82%
Total:74,344100%
Has Health Insurance:67,04190.18%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty26.6%29.5%29.5%27.7%27.2%26.4%25.9%25.1%25.9%29.3%28.2%26.2%23.9%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:1,3067.77%
Kindergarten:8665.15%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):7,89246.95%
High school (grades 9-12):3,79922.60%
College or graduate school:2,94617.53%
Total:16,809100%
Early Childhood:2,17212.92%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):12,55774.70%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 19120 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 654 business establishments, employing about 7,777 people with an annual payroll of $337,431,000. USPS data shows 22,515 residential mailboxes and 1,220 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:22,515Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,220Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:24,347Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:21,349Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:969Source: USPS
# of Businesses:654Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$87,432,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$337,431,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:7,777Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 19120 is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, within the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 37980) and Pennsylvania's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 6,241,882 people, about 1.06% of whom live in ZIP Code 19120, and is subdivided into the Philadelphia, PA division. It covers 3.234 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.013 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MDSource: Census
CBSA Number:37980Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:Philadelphia, PA (CBSA Div 37964)Source: Census
CBSA Population:6,241,882Source: Census
MSA:Philadelphia-Wilmington-Atlantic City, PA-NJ-DE-MD CMSASource: Census
Land Area:3.234 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.013 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:74.14 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Philadelphia, PA-NJ PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4260000Source: Census
Place Name:Philadelphia city; PennsylvaniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


19121 | | 19119

Schools in ZIP Code 19120


ZIP Code 19120 is in the Philadelphia City School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 14 public schools and 3 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Eugenio Maria De Hostos Cs 6310 N 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19120
Aspira Bilingual Cyber Cs 6301 N. 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19120
Olney Charter High School 100 W Duncannon Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19120
Universal Creighton Cs 5401 Tabor Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19120
Franklin Benjamin Sch 5735 Rising Sun Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
District: Philadelphia City School District
Feltonville Sch Of Arts & Sciences 210 E. Courtland St.
Philadelphia, PA 19120
District: Philadelphia City School District
Marshall Thurgood 5120 N 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
District: Philadelphia City School District
Washington Grover Jr Sch 201 E Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19120
District: Philadelphia City School District
Barton Clara Sch 4600 Rosehill St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
District: Philadelphia City School District
Finletter Thomas K Sch 6101 N Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
District: Philadelphia City School District
Lowell James R Sch 450 W Nedro Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
District: Philadelphia City School District
Morrison Andrew J Sch 5100 N 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
District: Philadelphia City School District
Olney El Sch 5301 N Water St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
District: Philadelphia City School District
Feltonville Intermediate School 238 E Wyoming Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
District: Philadelphia City School District
International Christian High School 5500 Tabor Ave # 2
Philadelphia, PA 19120
District: Private School
Olney Christian School 425 E Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19120
District: Private School
International Christian High School 5500 Tabor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 19120


Aspira City College 4322 N. 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140-2302
Type: Post Secondary
La Salle University 1900 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141-1199
Type: Post Secondary
Gratz College 7605 Old York Rd
Melrose Park, PA 19027-3010
Type: Post Secondary
Philadelphia Technician Training 7446 D Ogontz Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19138-1324
Type: Post Secondary
Salus University 8360 Old York Rd
Elkins Park, PA 19027-6262
Type: Post Secondary
Manor College 700 Fox Chase Rd
Jenkintown, PA 19046-3399
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on November 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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