ZIP Code 19111: Population, Income, Housing

State: PA

Total population: 66,283 Household income: $61,138 Rent: $1,268

Overview

Total population

66,283

Rent

$1,268

Year built

1957

Household income

$61,138

Per capita income

$32,005

Poverty rate

16.1%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.5 persons

Rent over 30% of income

48.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Pennsylvania

County

Philadelphia County

City

Philadelphia

Total population

66,283

Adults over 25

44,681

Total households

26,068

Household size

2.5 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$61,138

Per capita income

$32,005

Poverty rate

16.1%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

48.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,268

Year built

1957

Households that rent

45.6%

Households that own

54.4%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.6

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

39.3%

Black

25.1%

Asian

11.7%

Two or more races

11.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

23.5%

Not Hispanic or Latino

76.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

26,039 (88.6%)

Commute time to work

35 mins

Work from home

3,334 (11.4%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

29.7%

High school graduate or GED

36.7%

Some college or associate degree

Bachelor’s degree or higher

24.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 19111 with: Philadelphia County, PA Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia metro area, PA-NJ-DE-MD Pennsylvania United States

ZIP 19111

Total population66,283

Rent$1,268

Year built1957

Household income$61,138

Per capita income$32,005

Poverty rate16.1%

Unemployment rateN/A

Philadelphia County, PA

Total population1,579,706

Rent$1,397

Year built1949

Household income$61,953

Per capita income$38,905

Poverty rate21.4%

Unemployment rate4.1%

Philadelphia, PA

Total population1,579,706

Rent$1,397

Year built1949

Household income$61,953

Per capita income$38,905

Poverty rate21.4%

Unemployment rate4.1%

Philadelphia Metro Area, PA-NJ-DE-MD

Total population6,272,014

Rent$1,480

Year built1966

Household income$91,289

Per capita income$50,461

Poverty rate11.5%

Unemployment rate3.8%

Pennsylvania State

Total population13,018,639

Rent$1,209

Year built1965

Household income$77,971

Per capita income$44,355

Poverty rate11.7%

Unemployment rate3.6%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP19111	CountyPhiladelphia, PA	CityPhiladelphia, PA	Metro AreaPhiladelphia metro area, PA-NJ-DE-MD	StatePennsylvania	CountryUnited States
Total population	66,283	1,579,706	1,579,706	6,272,014	13,018,639	334,922,499
Rent	$1,268	$1,397	$1,397	$1,480	$1,209	$1,413
Year built	1957	1949	1949	1966	1965	1980
Household income	$61,138	$61,953	$61,953	$91,289	$77,971	$80,734
Per capita income	$32,005	$38,905	$38,905	$50,461	$44,355	$44,673
Poverty rate	16.1%	21.4%	21.4%	11.5%	11.7%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.1%	4.1%	3.8%	3.6%	4%

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Summary for 19111

Rent & Income

In 19111, the typical monthly rent is $1,268 and the typical household income is $61,138. Rent here is lower than Philadelphia and similar to Pennsylvania, and household income is similar to Philadelphia and lower than Pennsylvania. The estimated poverty rate is 16.1%, which is lower than the Philadelphia rate but higher than the Pennsylvania rate.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 45.6% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 48.2% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 24.6% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 19111 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 19111 — Poverty

How ZIP 19111 compares in Pennsylvania (107 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,268	47 / 107	from lower rent	$725 – $2,177
Household income	$61,138	77 / 107	from higher income	$31,069 – $171,179
Poverty rate	16.1%	73 / 107	from lower poverty	2.5% – 48.2%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 19111

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 47th out of 107 ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania. Across Pennsylvania, figures vary from $725 in ZIP 16101 up to $2,177 in ZIP 19087.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 19111 stands 77th out of 107 ZIP Codes. Throughout Pennsylvania, numbers span from $31,069 in ZIP 15213 up to $171,179 in ZIP 19087.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 73rd out of 107 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 2.5% in ZIP 19335 up to 48.2% in ZIP 15213.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 19111 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,268 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 19111

Annual Household Income: $61,138

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 19111

Estimated Rate: 16.1%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 19111

In ZIP Code 19111, households that rent: 11,894 (45.6%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	11,894	45.6%
Owner-Occupied	14,174	54.4%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 19111

In ZIP Code 19111, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 5,730 (48.2%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	5,730	48.2%
Other renter households	6,164	51.8%
Total renter households	11,894	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 19111

Less than High School: 13,255 people (29.7%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 16,394 people (36.7%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 4,021 people (9%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 11,011 people (24.6%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 44,681

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.