19102 ZIP Code — Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 19102 is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, within Philadelphia County. It covers approximately 0.19 square miles and serves a population of 5,635 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 215/267/445/484/610.

About ZIP code 19102

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $419,000. Renters make up the majority at 77%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($108,350) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 88% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 19102 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, economic challenges above the national average, and a high rate of remote workers.

5,635

population

0.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19102 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19102

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19102. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Philadelphia	Acceptable
Philadelphia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

19179 Philadelphia (0 mi) 19173 Philadelphia (0 mi) 19161 Philadelphia (0 mi) 19171 Philadelphia (0 mi) 19178 Philadelphia (0 mi) 19172 Philadelphia (0 mi) 19162 Philadelphia (0 mi) 19181 Philadelphia (0 mi) 19177 Philadelphia (0 mi) 19170 Philadelphia (0 mi) 19175 Philadelphia (0 mi) 19182 Philadelphia (0 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,635
Population density	29,658 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	0.19 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.9527
Longitude	-75.1652
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	215/267/445/484/610

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.8%	50.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	24.6%	27.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	28.4%	16.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	24.2%	5.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,635

Population

29,658

People per sq mi

30.7

Median age

$108,350

Median household income

$118,003

Per capita income

$419,000

Median home value

$2,270

Median monthly rent

23.1%

Home ownership

18.1%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

1,491

Housing units

87.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

290

20–24

310

1,255

25–34

1,337

366

35–44

391

236

45–54

252

55–59

101

60–64

107

192

65–74

205

102

75–84

109

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	98	1.7%
18 and over	5,537	98.3%
65 and over	689	12.2%
Median age	30.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.2%

Asian 14.9%

Two or more races 4.3%

Black or African American 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	4,277	74.2%
Asian	860	14.9%
Two or more races	247	4.3%
Black or African American	216	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	126	2.2%
Other race	35	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.8%	50.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	24.6%	27.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	28.4%	16.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	24.2%	5.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 12.8%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 1.2%

$35k–$50k 5.4%

$50k–$75k 13.2%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k+ 28.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.8%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	1.2%
$35k–$50k	5.4%
$50k–$75k	13.2%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	11.4%
$150k–$200k	11.6%
$200k+	28.0%
Median income	$108,350

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.7%

$50k–$100k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$200k–$300k 19.1%

$300k–$500k 27.9%

$500k–$1M 17.5%

$1M+ 19.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$419,000
Median rent / month	$2,270
Owner occupied	23.1%
Renter occupied	76.9%
Vacant	13.6%
Single-family detached	0.5%
Large apartment buildings	83.2%
Mobile homes	0.8%
Median rooms	3.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.6%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	4.3%
1980–1989	6.2%
1970–1979	28.6%
1960–1969	2.7%
1950–1959	1.9%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	34.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	12.3%
1 bedroom	56.1%
2 bedrooms	23.8%
3 bedrooms	6.3%
4 bedrooms	0.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	52.8%
1 vehicle	38.9%
2 vehicles	8.3%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.0%
Electricity	68.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.9%
Fuel oil	1.5%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	675	17.5%
Cohabiting couple	339	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	1,356	35.2%
Female householder, no spouse	1,477	38.4%
Households with children under 18	60	1.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	505	13.1%
Average household size	1.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	66.1%	67.0%
Married	24.7%	25.9%
Separated	0.7%	0.2%
Widowed	0.7%	1.2%
Divorced	7.9%	5.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 3.1%

Some college, no degree 5.1%

Associate's degree 2.2%

Bachelor's degree 40.9%

Graduate / professional 47.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.4%
Bachelor's or higher	87.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	91	7.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	1,200	93.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.1%

Professional & management 24.7%

Finance & real estate 9.4%

Manufacturing 4.8%

Retail trade 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Information 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Public administration 1.6%

Other services 1.3%

Construction 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	78.8%
Service	3.6%
Sales & office	14.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.3%
Production & transportation	3.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.3%
Government	5.8%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	20.6%
Carpool	1.3%
Public transit	13.1%
Walk	35.5%
Work from home	27.6%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 18.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 18.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 28.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	13.8%
Retirement income	9.7%
Supplemental Security	0.4%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	17.5%
High blood pressure	15.7%
High cholesterol	19.0%
Diabetes	4.0%
Heart disease	2.6%
Stroke	1.1%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	11.6%
Kidney disease	1.4%
Pulmonary disease	2.4%
Cancer	3.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	8.0%
Binge drinking	25.6%
No physical activity	12.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.3%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	5.6%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	4.5%
No health insurance	6.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.2%
Visited dentist	77.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	4.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	131	2.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.2%
65 and over	25.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	90.6%
Public insurance	15.4%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,635	100.0%
Spanish	97	1.7%
Other Indo-European	37	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	40	0.7%
Other languages	20	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,801	85.2%
Born in same state	4,770	84.6%
Born in different state	2,096	37.2%
Foreign born	31	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	834	14.8%
Not a US citizen	369	44.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	663	11.8%
French	460	8.2%
Arab	179	3.2%
English	135	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	53	0.9%
Dutch	17	0.3%
Norwegian	11	0.2%
Polish	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	68.3%
Internet access	99.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19102

What city is ZIP code 19102 in?

ZIP code 19102 is primarily assigned to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 19102 in?

ZIP code 19102 falls within Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 19102?

88% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 19102 mostly rentals?

77% of occupied units in ZIP code 19102 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19102?

18% of residents in ZIP code 19102 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19102?

The median home value in ZIP code 19102 is $419,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 19102 in?

ZIP code 19102 observes the EST timezone.