Philadelphia County, PA ZIP Codes
Pennsylvania (PA) · 86 ZIP codes · 1 cities
86
ZIP codes
1,576,251
population (2021)
+3.3%
pop change since 2010
42101
FIPS code
Philadelphia County ZIP code map
About Philadelphia County
Philadelphia County is located in Pennsylvania and contains 86 ZIP codes across 1 cities and communities.
The county's population was 1,576,251 as of 2021,
an increase of
3.3% from 1,526,006 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Philadelphia County is 42101.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 1,576,251 |
| 2010 population | 1,526,006 |
| Change | +3.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| FIPS code | 42101 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Philadelphia County
ZIP codes for Philadelphia County, PA (86)
Demographics & statistics
1,593,494
Population
35.2
Median age
$58,791
Median household income
$35,547
Per capita income
$261,161
Median home value
$1,331
Median monthly rent
51.9%
Home ownership
20.7%
Poverty rate
8.4%
Unemployment
415,612
Housing units
38.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
47,442
Under 5
51,641
44,469
5–9
48,405
46,752
10–14
50,890
48,716
15–19
53,029
53,548
20–24
58,288
143,312
25–34
155,999
99,890
35–44
108,733
83,973
45–54
91,406
43,209
55–59
47,034
44,660
60–64
48,613
63,360
65–74
68,969
30,893
75–84
33,628
12,753
85+
13,882
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 342,569 | 19.3% |
| 18 and over | 1,250,925 | 80.7% |
| 65 and over | 223,485 | 14.5% |
| Median age | 35.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
35.9%
White
33.2%
Hispanic or Latino
10.4%
Other race
7.6%
Asian
6.8%
Two or more races
5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 638,994 | 35.9% |
| White | 591,130 | 33.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 184,477 | 10.4% |
| Other race | 135,702 | 7.6% |
| Asian | 120,993 | 6.8% |
| Two or more races | 100,653 | 5.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5,216 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
8.9%
$10k–$15k
6.2%
$15k–$25k
8.7%
$25k–$35k
8.4%
$35k–$50k
10.9%
$50k–$75k
15.5%
$75k–$100k
11.5%
$100k–$150k
14.1%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k+
9.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.7% |
| $200k+ | 9.2% |
| Median income | $58,791 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.6%
$50k–$100k
10.7%
$100k–$150k
13.0%
$150k–$200k
12.9%
$200k–$300k
24.7%
$300k–$500k
20.2%
$500k–$1M
10.8%
$1M+
3.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $261,161 |
| Median rent / month | $1,331 |
| Owner occupied | 51.9% |
| Renter occupied | 48.1% |
| Vacant | 9.4% |
| Single-family detached | 8.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 16.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 39.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 17.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 27.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 21.7% |
| 3 or more | 5.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 69.5% |
| Electricity | 24.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Fuel oil | 3.0% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 182,095 | 28.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 54,110 | 8.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 149,309 | 23.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 273,602 | 40.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 177,174 | 25.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 175,199 | 26.4% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 52.9% | 48.7% |
| Married | 34.9% | 30.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 8.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 10.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.3%
Some HS, no diploma
7.5%
HS graduate
28.1%
Some college, no degree
16.3%
Associate's degree
5.9%
Bachelor's degree
20.8%
Graduate / professional
17.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 24,624 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 18,278 | 4.4% |
| Elementary school | 149,358 | 35.4% |
| High school | 73,044 | 17.2% |
| College / grad school | 132,194 | 36.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.6%
Professional & management
13.2%
Retail trade
9.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Transportation & utilities
6.3%
Manufacturing
6.2%
Public administration
5.6%
Other services
4.6%
Construction
3.8%
Information
2.0%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.1% |
| Service | 21.3% |
| Sales & office | 18.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.8% |
| Production & transportation | 11.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.4% |
| Government | 12.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 47.4% |
| Carpool | 7.1% |
| Public transit | 19.8% |
| Walk | 7.6% |
| Other means | 3.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.6 |
Poverty
All people
20.7%
Under 18 years
25.1%
18 and over
19.2%
Married-couple families
8.5%
Female-led households
26.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.8% |
| Retirement income | 18.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 23.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 32.2% |
| High cholesterol | 29.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| Arthritis | 22.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.3% |
| No physical activity | 28.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.1% |
| Poor mental health | 17.3% |
| Poor physical health | 10.9% |
| No health insurance | 13.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.4% |
| Visited dentist | 60.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.8% |
| Teeth loss | 17.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 52,430 | 4.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 5.9% |
| 18–64 years | 14.2% |
| 65 and over | 40.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.0% |
| Public insurance | 42.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,494,411 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 165,908 | 9.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 72,682 | 3.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 35,153 | 2.2% |
| Other languages | 49,437 | 2.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,360,732 | 86.5% |
| Born in same state | 1,298,115 | 83.1% |
| Born in different state | 1,013,088 | 62.6% |
| Foreign born | 62,617 | 3.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 232,762 | 13.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 120,505 | 51.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 154,577 | 9.7% |
| French | 46,915 | 2.9% |
| Arab | 37,600 | 2.4% |
| Irish | 5,782 | 0.4% |
| English | 4,599 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 4,010 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 3,556 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 1,692 | 0.1% |
| German | 1,573 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.5% |
| Internet access | 92.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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