What to know about ZIP 08219
ZIP code 08219 covers ZIP 08219 with a population of about 1,858.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 42.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the PHILADELPHIA media market.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
ZIP code 08219 covers ZIP 08219 with a population of about 1,858.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 42.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the PHILADELPHIA media market.
Median household income in ZIP 08219 is about $88,750 — about 18% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 4.2%; unemployment rate near 10.5%; 27.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 5.9 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Public administration, Education, and Food services; about 2.8% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 12.4 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Median home value is about $242,700 — about 30% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,513 (about 30% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 87.4% (about 22.0 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 08219, a household would need roughly $67,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,559. That sits below the local median household income ($88,750), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.