19127 ZIP Code — Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 19127 is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, within Philadelphia County. It covers approximately 0.57 square miles and serves a population of 5,623 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 215/445.

About ZIP code 19127

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $299,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 45%.

The gap between median ($109,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 76% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 19127 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a high rate of remote workers.

5,623

population

0.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19127 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19127

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19127. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Philadelphia	Acceptable
Philadelphia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

19004 Bala Cynwyd (0.9 mi) 19128 Philadelphia (1.3 mi) 19072 Narberth (1.6 mi) 19066 Merion Station (2 mi) 19129 Philadelphia (2.4 mi) 19144 Philadelphia (2.6 mi) 19119 Philadelphia (2.7 mi) 19131 Philadelphia (2.7 mi) 19118 Philadelphia (3 mi) 19096 Wynnewood (3 mi) 19035 Gladwyne (3.1 mi) 19132 Philadelphia (3.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,623
Population density	9,865 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	0.57 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	40.0279
Longitude	-75.2284
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	215/445

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.4%	50.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	27.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	34.8%	16.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	6.2%	5.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,623

Population

9,865

People per sq mi

29.5

Median age

$109,250

Median household income

$72,098

Per capita income

$299,700

Median home value

$1,784

Median monthly rent

45.4%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

1,569

Housing units

76.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

126

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

475

20–24

345

1,623

25–34

1,180

413

35–44

301

148

45–54

108

55–59

123

60–64

133

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	300	5.3%
18 and over	5,323	94.7%
65 and over	380	6.8%
Median age	29.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.2%

Black or African American 6.4%

Two or more races 5.7%

Asian 3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Group	Count	%
White	4,749	82.2%
Black or African American	369	6.4%
Two or more races	329	5.7%
Asian	174	3%
Hispanic or Latino	151	2.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.4%	50.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	27.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	34.8%	16.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	6.2%	5.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 5.9%

$50k–$75k 11.6%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 18.3%

$200k+ 19.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	5.9%
$50k–$75k	11.6%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	18.3%
$200k+	19.9%
Median income	$109,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k–$300k 43.2%

$300k–$500k 33.9%

$500k–$1M 12.5%

$1M+ 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$299,700
Median rent / month	$1,784
Owner occupied	45.4%
Renter occupied	54.6%
Vacant	6.8%
Single-family detached	4.2%
Large apartment buildings	13.8%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	1.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	10.3%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	3.3%
1980–1989	2.5%
1970–1979	3.5%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	16.5%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	46.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.9%
1 bedroom	20.0%
2 bedrooms	18.8%
3 bedrooms	34.2%
4 bedrooms	17.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.8%
1 vehicle	48.3%
2 vehicles	32.7%
3 or more	11.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	72.2%
Electricity	24.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Fuel oil	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	724	24.3%
Cohabiting couple	587	19.7%
Male householder, no spouse	1,015	34.0%
Female householder, no spouse	656	22.0%
Households with children under 18	183	6.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	297	10.0%
Average household size	1.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	69.3%	64.9%
Married	25.0%	30.8%
Separated	0.4%	0.0%
Widowed	1.2%	3.3%
Divorced	4.1%	1.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 7.8%

Some college, no degree 12.5%

Associate's degree 1.2%

Bachelor's degree 45.4%

Graduate / professional 30.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.6%
Bachelor's or higher	76.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	42	4.9%
Kindergarten	41	4.8%
Elementary school	40	4.7%
High school	22	2.6%
College / grad school	710	83.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.1%

Professional & management 21.3%

Finance & real estate 11.2%

Manufacturing 9.8%

Retail trade 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Public administration 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Other services 3.7%

Construction 2.6%

Information 2.2%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	68.5%
Service	7.9%
Sales & office	13.0%
Natural resources & construction	2.3%
Production & transportation	8.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.5%
Government	10.0%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.2%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	7.4%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	23.4%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.2

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.6%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 8.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	9.5%
Retirement income	10.8%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	19.9%
High blood pressure	15.9%
High cholesterol	19.7%
Diabetes	4.0%
Heart disease	2.6%
Stroke	1.2%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	11.7%
Kidney disease	1.4%
Pulmonary disease	3.3%
Cancer	3.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.6%
Binge drinking	29.0%
No physical activity	15.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	7.6%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	5.7%
No health insurance	8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.3%
Visited dentist	71.7%
Cholesterol screening	83.1%
Teeth loss	9.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	359	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.3%
65 and over	27.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	91.6%
Public insurance	13.2%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,405	96.1%
Spanish	11	0.2%
Other Indo-European	1	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	10	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,334	94.9%
Born in same state	5,239	93.2%
Born in different state	2,869	51.0%
Foreign born	95	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	289	5.1%
Not a US citizen	77	26.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,260	22.4%
French	289	5.1%
Arab	183	3.3%
English	105	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	95	1.7%
Polish	69	1.2%
Norwegian	25	0.4%
German	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.0%
Internet access	98.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19127

What city is ZIP code 19127 in?

ZIP code 19127 is primarily assigned to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 19127 in?

ZIP code 19127 falls within Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 19127?

76% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 19127?

The median household income in ZIP code 19127 is $109,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 19127?

ZIP code 19127 has an estimated population of 5,623 residents, with a density of 9,848 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19127?

The median home value in ZIP code 19127 is $299,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 19127 in?

ZIP code 19127 observes the EST timezone.