Philadelphia city, PA

ZIP 19149 — Economy & Jobs

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

Working ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Philadelphia city, PA (19149)

Median Income

$54,679

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,606

Wealth inflow

Population

57,226

Unemployment

11.6%

7.9pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,606 for ZIP 19149 (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.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

11.6%+214% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.4%-45% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

29.3%+150% vs US avg

714

Establishments

5,944

Employees

~8 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.3%
Construction9.0%
Manufacturing7.2%
Wholesale trade2.0%
Retail trade15.9%
Transportation, utilities4.8%
Information0.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.8%
Professional, scientific, management6.6%
Education, health care, social26.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services10.3%
Other services7.1%
Public administration4.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 19149 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 2.7%, median income fell 1.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 18.7%.

Median Income

$54,679

-27% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate