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Population and households in ZIP 08004
Household size in ZIP 08004
| Period | ZIP 08004 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.88 | 2.64 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.95 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.99 | 2.65 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 2.57 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 08004 average 2.68 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Philadelphia area as a whole, where it has 2.57 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.88, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 08004
| Period | ZIP 08004 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.9 | 39.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.2 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.5 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.7 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.5, ZIP 08004 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.8, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 08004
| Period | ZIP 08004 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 08004 than nationally: 9.6%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 08004
Renters in ZIP 08004
| Period | ZIP 08004 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 30.2% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 32.1% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 32.7% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.9% | 33.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +12.3 pts | +3.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 08004 is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 30.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 12.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 08004
| Period | ZIP 08004 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.4% of homes in ZIP 08004 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 08004
| Period | ZIP 08004 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1964 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1965 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1965 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1968 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | −3 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 08004 was built around 1976, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in the wider Philadelphia area, where the median home dates to 1968. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 08004
| Period | ZIP 08004 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,041 | $1,049 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,209 | $1,147 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,530 | $1,281 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,381 | $1,631 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$340 | +$582 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 08004 pays $1,381 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $340 a month from 2006–10, a 33% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 08004
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08004
| Period | ZIP 08004 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 32.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.5% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 37.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.9% | 42.3% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.7 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 08004 than nationally: 30.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 13.7 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 08004
| Period | ZIP 08004 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.1% | 87.5% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.5% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.1% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.3% | 91.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 08004 is a bit above the national rate: 92.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Philadelphia area. The share with a diploma has risen 4.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 08004
| Period | ZIP 08004 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 08004 is close to the national rate: 5.5% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.0 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 08004 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 08004 | 2.68 | 45.5 | 9.6% | 20.9% | 4.4% | 1976 | $1,381 | 30.9% | 92.3% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 08089 | 2.77 | 46.7 | 6.6% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 1976 | $1,341 | 19.5% | 90.9% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 08009 | 2.71 | 41.8 | 14.5% | 23.1% | 6.7% | 1975 | $1,651 | 34.9% | 93.8% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 08091 | 2.36 | 50.4 | 8.0% | 32.9% | 5.3% | 1974 | $1,371 | 26.4% | 93.7% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 08081 | 2.84 | 39.2 | 15.2% | 16.3% | 5.5% | 1989 | $1,781 | 36.1% | 95.2% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 08026 | 2.97 | 41.7 | 9.4% | 14.3% | 7.6% | 1966 | $1,670 | 29.3% | 95.9% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 08043 | 2.55 | 45.2 | 6.1% | 38.0% | 4.0% | 1983 | $1,902 | 59.3% | 96.5% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 08021 | 2.47 | 36.3 | 17.1% | 53.7% | 6.4% | 1973 | $1,507 | 24.7% | 88.5% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 08095 | 1.97 | 60.3 | 15.0% | 27.8% | 4.4% | 1974 | $1,175 | 21.3% | 93.0% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 08055 | 2.77 | 46.4 | 6.1% | 11.5% | 4.8% | 1977 | $2,032 | 64.2% | 98.4% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 08053 | 2.51 | 43.0 | 5.5% | 27.7% | 3.6% | 1985 | $1,986 | 53.3% | 97.8% | 4.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 08004. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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