19136 ZIP Code — Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 19136 is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, within Philadelphia County. It covers approximately 4.80 square miles and serves a population of 36,435 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 215/267/445.

About ZIP code 19136

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $195,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

Median household income is $64,950. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 19136 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

36,435

population

4.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19136 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19136

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19136. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Philadelphia	Acceptable
Philadelphia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

19114 Philadelphia (1.9 mi) 19152 Philadelphia (2.1 mi) 19135 Philadelphia (2.2 mi) 19149 Philadelphia (2.7 mi) 08065 Palmyra (2.8 mi) 08077 Riverton (2.9 mi) 19111 Philadelphia (3.6 mi) 19115 Philadelphia (3.7 mi) 08075 Riverside (3.8 mi) 19154 Philadelphia (4 mi) 19137 Philadelphia (4.3 mi) 19124 Philadelphia (4.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	36,435
Population density	7,591 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	4.80 sq mi
Water area	0.88 sq mi
Latitude	40.0408
Longitude	-75.0174
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	215/267/445

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.9%	50.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	27.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	20.8%	16.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.3%	5.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

36,435

Population

7,591

People per sq mi

35.1

Median age

$64,950

Median household income

$30,138

Per capita income

$195,300

Median home value

$1,123

Median monthly rent

61.1%

Home ownership

18.4%

Poverty rate

9.7%

Unemployment

8,751

Housing units

22.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,283

Under 5

1,243

1,336

5–9

1,295

1,110

10–14

1,075

1,470

15–19

1,425

1,096

20–24

1,062

2,934

25–34

2,843

2,416

35–44

2,341

2,275

45–54

2,205

1,144

55–59

1,108

986

60–64

956

1,464

65–74

1,418

612

75–84

593

378

85+

367

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	9,166	25.2%
18 and over	27,269	74.8%
65 and over	4,832	13.3%
Median age	35.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.1%

Black or African American 17.4%

Hispanic or Latino 12.1%

Two or more races 7.9%

Other race 7.7%

Asian 4.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	20,774	50.1%
Black or African American	7,235	17.4%
Hispanic or Latino	5,037	12.1%
Two or more races	3,276	7.9%
Other race	3,178	7.7%
Asian	1,918	4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	54	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.9%	50.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	27.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	20.8%	16.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.3%	5.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	18.4%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$64,950

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.7%

$50k–$100k 3.4%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 32.5%

$200k–$300k 38.7%

$300k–$500k 7.4%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$195,300
Median rent / month	$1,123
Owner occupied	61.1%
Renter occupied	38.9%
Vacant	4.5%
Single-family detached	10.9%
Large apartment buildings	3.1%
Mobile homes	0.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.2%
2000–2009	0.6%
1990–1999	2.1%
1980–1989	4.2%
1970–1979	8.6%
1960–1969	16.2%
1950–1959	35.9%
1940–1949	18.5%
1939 or earlier	13.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	11.1%
2 bedrooms	21.4%
3 bedrooms	58.7%
4 bedrooms	6.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.6%
1 vehicle	44.8%
2 vehicles	32.5%
3 or more	9.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	82.6%
Electricity	10.0%
Propane / LP gas	2.4%
Fuel oil	4.3%
Wood	0.3%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,015	37.8%
Cohabiting couple	1,438	10.8%
Male householder, no spouse	2,489	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	4,339	32.7%
Households with children under 18	4,489	33.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,558	26.8%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.2%	34.0%
Married	40.0%	38.3%
Separated	2.1%	4.4%
Widowed	1.7%	11.5%
Divorced	7.0%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 37.7%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.5%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.4%
Bachelor's or higher	22.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	354	4.0%
Kindergarten	511	5.8%
Elementary school	3,822	43.7%
High school	2,253	25.8%
College / grad school	1,805	20.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.5%

Retail trade 10.9%

Professional & management 9.1%

Manufacturing 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Public administration 6.7%

Other services 5.7%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Construction 4.8%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Information 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.1%
Service	20.8%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	6.8%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.4%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.3%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	11.6%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.9

Poverty

All people 18.4%

Under 18 years 28.5%

18 and over 14.9%

Married-couple families 6.8%

Female-led households 28.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.2%
Retirement income	25.7%
Supplemental Security	8.3%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.1%
High blood pressure	32.1%
High cholesterol	30.8%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	23.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.9%
Binge drinking	21.3%
No physical activity	31.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.7%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	21.0%
Poor mental health	19.0%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	17.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	53.0%
Cholesterol screening	83.9%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,476	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	7.9%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	39.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.8%
Public insurance	45.4%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	33,909	93.1%
Spanish	3,436	10.1%
Other Indo-European	1,461	4.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	685	2.0%
Other languages	1,007	3.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	31,004	85.1%
Born in same state	29,900	82.1%
Born in different state	27,158	74.5%
Foreign born	1,104	3.0%
Naturalized citizen	5,431	14.9%
Not a US citizen	3,247	59.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	7,512	20.6%
French	1,569	4.3%
Arab	678	1.9%
Irish	262	0.7%
Norwegian	145	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	94	0.3%
Polish	31	0.1%
German	27	0.1%
Dutch	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19136

What city is ZIP code 19136 in?

ZIP code 19136 is primarily assigned to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 19136 in?

ZIP code 19136 falls within Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19136?

18% of residents in ZIP code 19136 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 19136?

ZIP code 19136 has an estimated population of 36,435 residents, with a density of 7,594 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19136?

The median home value in ZIP code 19136 is $195,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 19136?

The median household income in ZIP code 19136 is $64,950, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 19136 in?

ZIP code 19136 observes the EST timezone.