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Population and households in ZIP 08021
Household size in ZIP 08021
| Period | ZIP 08021 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.55 | 2.64 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.65 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.57 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 08021 has 2.47 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.55, in line with the national trend. ZIP 08021 has smaller households than the great majority of New Jersey ZIP codes.
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 08021
| Period | ZIP 08021 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.7 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.3 | 39.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.1 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.3 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.6 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 08021 is 36.3 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has crept up from 35.7 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. ZIP 08021 is younger than the great majority of New Jersey ZIP codes.
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 08021
| Period | ZIP 08021 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 08021: 17.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 2.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 08021 has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of New Jersey ZIP codes.
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 08021
Renters in ZIP 08021
| Period | ZIP 08021 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.7% | 30.2% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.9% | 32.1% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.4% | 32.7% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 53.7% | 33.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +3.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 08021 rent: 53.7% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 38.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 7.0 points since 2006–10, 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 08021
| Period | ZIP 08021 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 08021 than nationally: 6.4%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Philadelphia area. Vacancy has fallen 2.2 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 08021
| Period | ZIP 08021 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1964 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1965 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1965 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1968 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 08021 leans older: the median home dates to 1973, against 1980 nationally. Locally, though, homes here are newer than in the wider Philadelphia area, where the median home dates to 1968. The median year built has moved up from 1969 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the southeast 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 08021
| Period | ZIP 08021 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $975 | $1,049 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,080 | $1,147 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,115 | $1,281 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,507 | $1,631 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$532 | +$582 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 08021 pays $1,507 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Philadelphia area as a whole ($1,631). Rents are up $532 a month from 2006–10, a 55% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 08021
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08021
| Period | ZIP 08021 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 32.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.0% | 37.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.7% | 42.3% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 08021: 24.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the east.
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 08021
| Period | ZIP 08021 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.3% | 87.5% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.1% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.6% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.5% | 91.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 08021 have finished high school as nationally: 88.5%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Philadelphia area (91.9%). The share with a diploma has risen 5.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 08021
| Period | ZIP 08021 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 08021 is close to the national rate: 5.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.2 points, as it has nationally. 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 08021 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 08021 | 2.47 | 36.3 | 17.1% | 53.7% | 6.4% | 1973 | $1,507 | 24.7% | 88.5% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 08084 | 2.69 | 37.9 | 15.3% | 30.9% | 2.1% | 1960 | $1,421 | 31.7% | 92.0% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 08026 | 2.97 | 41.7 | 9.4% | 14.3% | 7.6% | 1966 | $1,670 | 29.3% | 95.9% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 08083 | 2.43 | 42.2 | 12.3% | 28.0% | 1.8% | 1967 | $1,382 | 31.5% | 92.0% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 08012 | 2.64 | 41.2 | 12.0% | 29.5% | 4.4% | 1975 | $1,781 | 34.5% | 94.0% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 08043 | 2.55 | 45.2 | 6.1% | 38.0% | 4.0% | 1983 | $1,902 | 59.3% | 96.5% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 08032 | 3.29 | 40.5 | 10.5% | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1991 | $1,531 | 49.7% | 97.6% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 08049 | 2.44 | 41.3 | 6.4% | 26.8% | 2.5% | 1961 | $1,495 | 30.5% | 91.8% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 08091 | 2.36 | 50.4 | 8.0% | 32.9% | 5.3% | 1974 | $1,371 | 26.4% | 93.7% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 08009 | 2.71 | 41.8 | 14.5% | 23.1% | 6.7% | 1975 | $1,651 | 34.9% | 93.8% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 08029 | 2.56 | 40.5 | 6.4% | 25.5% | 3.7% | 1960 | $1,020 | 20.8% | 93.3% | 14.3% |
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 08021. 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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