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Philadelphia city, PA
ZIP 19126 — Economy & Jobs
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working ClassLow Snow Area
Income, employment, industries, and economic trends
Income & Economy in Philadelphia city, PA (19126)
Median Income
$52,847
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+798
Wealth inflow
Population
17,520
Unemployment
9.7%
6.0pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 798 for ZIP 19126 (Philadelphia city, PA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.
Historical Trends in 19126 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population grew 5.5%, median income fell 13.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 14.9%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,847 |
| Unemployment | 9.7% |
| Establishments | 133 |
| Employees | 2,435 |