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Philadelphia city, PA

ZIP Code 19124 — Philadelphia city, PA Demographics & Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Quick Facts

Local time
Population
70,763
Median Income
$46,100
-39% vs US avg
Home Value
$155,000
-55% vs US avg
Median Rent
$844
-27% vs US avg
Median Age
32.4 yrs
-17% vs US avg
Area Code
Congress
Top Ancestry
IrishGermanItalian
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Location
Coordinates
40.0171, -75.0928
Elevation
46 ft
Land Area
4.9 sq mi
Water Area
0.0 sq mi (1% water)

At a glance

Population
70,763
Density
N/A
Median income
$46,100
-39% vs US avg
Home value
$155,000
-55% vs US avg
Median rent
$844
-27% vs US avg
Timezone

Overview of ZIP Code 19124

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What to know about ZIP 19124

ZIP code 19124 covers Philadelphia, PA in Philadelphia County with a population of about 70,763.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 32.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 215, 267, 445; U.S. House district PA-2; the PHILADELPHIA media market.

Local search focus: University

Philadelphia, PA sits in a university / college context (near aspira city college (2.2 mi)). Expect stronger interest in student housing, rentals, walkability, transit, and a younger adult age mix versus typical suburban ZIPs.

Income and economy in Philadelphia, PA

Median household income in ZIP 19124 is about $46,100 — about 39% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 30.5%; unemployment rate near 13.1%; 15.2% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 18.5 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Transportation; about 9.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 6.0 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 19124

Median home value is about $155,000 — about 55% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $844 (about 27% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 62.6% (about 2.8 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 19124 in Philadelphia, PA, a household would need roughly $43,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $996. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($46,100). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate risk and migration signals

FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for Philadelphia city, PA as Very High (composite score 99.6), which is among the highest nationally. The strongest component scores on US5 are flood (99.6) and hurricane (94.3). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.

Climate normals for Philadelphia city, PA show little to no average snow and around 48.1 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 3,222 for ZIP 19124 (Philadelphia city, PA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Nearby (from this ZIP)

Airport PNE (6.3 miles (10.1 km)) · ASPIRA City College (2.2 miles (3.6 km)) · Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site (4.9 miles (7.8 km)) · VA: Philadelphia Vet Center NE (1.9 miles (3.0 km))

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