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Population and households in ZIP 08007
Household size in ZIP 08007
| Period | ZIP 08007 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.64 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.65 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.20 | 2.57 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 08007 are small: just 2.20 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.37 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 19 have smaller households.
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 08007
| Period | ZIP 08007 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.6 | 39.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.0 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.0 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.8 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
ZIP 08007 skews older than the country: its median age is 44.0, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 39.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the north.
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 08007
| Period | ZIP 08007 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.7% of households in ZIP 08007, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has barely moved since 2006–10, while 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 08007
Renters in ZIP 08007
| Period | ZIP 08007 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.0% | 30.2% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.9% | 32.1% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.2% | 32.7% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 48.0% | 33.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +3.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 08007 than nationally: 48.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. About four in ten owners (40.1%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 8.0 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 08007
| Period | ZIP 08007 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 08007: just 2.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 33 have a lower vacancy rate.
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 08007
| Period | ZIP 08007 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1964 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1965 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1965 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1968 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 08007 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1962, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the west 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 08007
| Period | ZIP 08007 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $784 | $1,049 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $786 | $1,147 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $961 | $1,281 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $977 | $1,631 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$194 | +$582 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 08007 costs $977 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $194 a month since 2006–10, up 25%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.0% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 08007
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08007
| Period | ZIP 08007 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.3% | 32.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.3% | 37.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.4% | 42.3% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +27.2 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in ZIP 08007 than nationally: 45.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 27.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 08007
| Period | ZIP 08007 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.6% | 87.5% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.5% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.2% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.6% | 91.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +4.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 08007: 94.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.0 points, 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 08007
| Period | ZIP 08007 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 08007 than nationally: unemployment was 4.1%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.4 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 08007 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 08007 | 2.20 | 44.0 | 6.7% | 48.0% | 2.6% | 1962 | $977 | 45.4% | 94.6% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 08035 | 2.36 | 42.4 | 7.1% | 22.4% | 4.7% | 1946 | $1,782 | 58.0% | 97.6% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 08049 | 2.44 | 41.3 | 6.4% | 26.8% | 2.5% | 1961 | $1,495 | 30.5% | 91.8% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 08078 | 2.55 | 37.9 | 14.7% | 26.2% | 7.9% | 1957 | $1,671 | 28.6% | 93.7% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 08045 | 2.67 | 48.1 | 18.2% | 35.5% | 9.8% | 1965 | $1,053 | 22.4% | 92.6% | 12.2% |
| ZIP 08029 | 2.56 | 40.5 | 6.4% | 25.5% | 3.7% | 1960 | $1,020 | 20.8% | 93.3% | 14.3% |
| ZIP 08031 | 2.42 | 41.3 | 12.6% | 35.8% | 4.3% | 1959 | $1,231 | 23.1% | 89.0% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 08106 | 2.52 | 41.5 | 10.2% | 32.8% | 3.1% | 1941 | $1,229 | 44.1% | 95.9% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 08083 | 2.43 | 42.2 | 12.3% | 28.0% | 1.8% | 1967 | $1,382 | 31.5% | 92.0% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 08059 | 2.43 | 38.9 | 8.8% | 30.0% | 7.3% | 1958 | $1,671 | 26.7% | 95.1% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 08033 | 2.78 | 39.1 | 5.0% | 28.9% | 7.2% | 1949 | $1,782 | 73.2% | 98.1% | 5.5% |
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 08007. 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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