ZIP Code 19128 in Philadelphia, PA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
City Alias:Phila
Counties:Philadelphia County [Primary]
Montgomery County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:12:00:25 AM
Population:36,808 [See All]
Area Codes:215 / 267 / 445
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:40.0472, -75.2300
Land Area:6.985 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 19128 has 36,808 residents and 17,192 households (average 2.11 persons per household). The median age is 35.2 years, younger than the state (41.0) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.1% male and 51.9% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (75.6%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (11.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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:36,808Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:37,018Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:39,556Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:5,269.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$89,639Source: Census ACS
Households:17,192Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$330,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.11Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.43Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--34,56135,04135,72037,15237,58236,95837,55038,30937,64437,67738,84038,38137,018
Decennial Census35,239------------------36,808------
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: 35.2

Male Median Age: 34.5

Female Median Age: 36

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,0496616205451,2882,5692,3331,5901,070842833953957861683414226220
Female1,0086566185691,4072,7442,2171,4861,0168369281,0541,1521,167834579359464
Total2,0571,3171,2381,1142,6955,3134,5503,0762,0861,6781,7612,0072,1092,0281,517993585684
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:27,81076.46%
Black:4,38812.06%
Hispanic:*1,9785.44%
Asian:1,5134.16%
American Indian:580.16%
Hawaiian:60.02%
Other:6201.70%
Total:36,373100%
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:17,71448.13%34.5 years
Females:19,09451.87%36.0 years
Total:36,808100%35.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:34,35192.80%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:4161.12%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,1443.09%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,1076.08%
Total Population:37,018100%
Total Native Population:34,76793.92%
Total Foreign-born Population:2,2516.08%
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 $89,639, which is markedly greater than the state median ($76,081), is up $28,423 (46.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,075. Family households earn a median of $109,466 versus $77,530 for nonfamily households (a difference of $31,936). By gender, male median income is $76,411 and female is $75,564, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $847 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 73.0%, which is much higher than the state rate (62.8%). The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is slightly lower than the state rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (59.1%).

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$61,216$63,353$62,052$62,587$61,144$64,038$67,530$72,563$74,564$76,854$80,803$88,261$89,639
Median Family Income$78,996$81,856$83,936$80,602$77,147$83,520$86,152$90,618$96,960$96,620$96,653$107,642$109,466
Median NonFamily Income$44,384$46,801$47,117$50,188$50,028$50,592$52,538$55,184$55,012$61,932$65,844$71,329$77,530
Median Male Income$54,595$54,905$54,281$53,837$52,693$56,260$59,300$62,743$63,462$63,969$64,771$72,965$76,411
Median Female Income$49,349$50,708$49,698$48,782$50,292$50,969$52,349$54,568$57,650$61,665$64,598$69,726$75,564
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:22,70569.68%
Unemployed:1,0693.28%
Not In Labor Force:8,81127.04%
Total:32,585100%
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:13,43059.15%
Service:2,68611.83%
Sales and Office:3,77816.64%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,0524.63%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,7597.75%
Total Civilian Employed Population:22,705100%
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 $330,800, which is considerably higher than the state median ($240,500), is up $96,500 (41.19%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $81,700. The median gross rent is $1,563, which is much higher than the state median ($1,162), is up $500 (47.04%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $209. Of occupied housing, owners make up 56.78% (67.51% with a mortgage, 32.49% free-and-clear) and renters 43.22% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.66%, which is far 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$234,300$235,800$233,800$233,200$231,500$234,900$239,300$244,000$249,100$259,500$267,200$304,500$330,800
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:911.17%
$500 to $999:86111.11%
$1,000 to $1,499:2,47931.99%
$1,500 to $1,999:2,54132.79%
$2,000 to $2,499:1,12814.56%
$2,500 to $2,999:1982.56%
$3,000 or more:2022.61%
No Rent:2493.21%
Total:7,749100%
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$1,063$1,119$1,129$1,166$1,171$1,204$1,290$1,355$1,354$1,333$1,420$1,505$1,563
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):6,87438.34%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):3,30818.45%
Renter Occupied:7,74943.22%
Total Occupied Housing Units:17,931100%

Occupied Housing Units:17,93194.34%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,0755.66%
Total Housing Units:19,006100%
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:11,41560.06%
Multi-Family Units:7,36838.77%
Other Units:2231.17%
Total Housing Units:19,006100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 54.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (34.50%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 95.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 27.90%, which is generally lower than the state rate (38.10%). The share of people in poverty is 4.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 0.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.10 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 college (38.78%). College enrollment is 38.78%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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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:2360.80%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,2244.15%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):5,21617.68%
Some college, no degree:4,58715.54%
Associate's degree:2,0546.96%
Bachelor's degree:9,29431.49%
Graduate or professional degree:6,89923.38%
Total:29,510100%
High school or higher:28,05095.05%
Bachelor's degree or higher:16,19354.87%
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:29,37571.79%
Public Insurance:10,19324.91%
No Insurance:1,3513.30%
Total:40,919100%
Has Health Insurance:39,56896.70%
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 Poverty5.0%6.3%7.2%7.0%6.8%6.5%5.3%4.3%4.3%5.2%5.3%4.7%4.2%
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:5027.71%
Kindergarten:3875.94%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,06231.66%
High school (grades 9-12):1,03615.91%
College or graduate school:2,52638.78%
Total:6,513100%
Early Childhood:88913.65%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):3,48553.51%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 19128 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 571 business establishments, employing about 7,304 people with an annual payroll of $318,754,000. USPS data shows 18,747 residential mailboxes and 595 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:18,747Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:595Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:19,667Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:13,081Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:4,073Source: USPS
# of Businesses:571Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$76,425,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$318,754,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:7,304Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 19128 is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, within the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 37980) and Pennsylvania's 3rd and 4th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 6,241,882 people, about 0.59% of whom live in ZIP Code 19128, and is subdivided into the Philadelphia, PA division. It covers 6.985 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.09 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:6.985 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.09 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:03,04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:3850.8, 1517.84 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


19129 | | 19127

Schools in ZIP Code 19128


ZIP Code 19128 is in the Philadelphia City School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 7 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.

Green Woods Cs 468 Domino Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Roxborough Hs 6498 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
District: Philadelphia City School District
Saul W B Agricultural School 7100 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19128
District: Philadelphia City School District
Cook-Wissahickon Sch 201 E Salaignac St
Philadelphia, PA 19128
District: Philadelphia City School District
Amy Nw 6000 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
District: Philadelphia City School District
Lankenau Hs 201 Spring Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19128
District: Philadelphia City School District
Shawmont Sch 535 Shawmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
District: Philadelphia City School District
Cb Community Schools 4101 Freeland Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
District: Private School
Roxborough Christian School 6301 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
District: Private School
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School 815 E Cathedral Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19128
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 19128


Roxborough Memorial Hospital School Of Nursing 5800 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Type: Post Secondary
Chestnut Hill College 9601 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19118-2693
Type: Post Secondary
Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine 4170 City Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Type: Post Secondary
Saint Joseph's University 5600 City Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131-1395
Type: Post Secondary
Empire Beauty School-Cheltenham Cedarbrook Plaza, 1000 Easton Road
Wyncote, PA 19095
Type: Post Secondary
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook 100 East Wynnewood Road
Wynnewood, PA 19096
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 October 1, 2025.

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