Population 5,135 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in ZIP 08049
Household size in ZIP 08049
| Period | ZIP 08049 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.64 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.65 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.57 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 08049 has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.41, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 08049
| Period | ZIP 08049 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.4 | 39.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.3 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.0 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
At 41.3, the median age in ZIP 08049 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the southwest.
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 08049
| Period | ZIP 08049 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.4% of households in ZIP 08049, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 08049
Renters in ZIP 08049
| Period | ZIP 08049 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.6% | 30.2% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.5% | 32.1% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.0% | 32.7% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.8% | 33.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +3.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a quarter of households in ZIP 08049 rent their homes (26.8%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 31.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the south. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.1 points, as it has 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 08049
| Period | ZIP 08049 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.5% of homes in ZIP 08049 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.9 points, mirroring the country. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 32 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 08049
| Period | ZIP 08049 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1964 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1965 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1965 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1968 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 08049 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1961, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1956 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 08049
| Period | ZIP 08049 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $753 | $1,049 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $937 | $1,147 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,187 | $1,281 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,495 | $1,631 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$742 | +$582 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 08049 costs $1,495 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Philadelphia area overall ($1,631). Rents are up $742 a month from 2006–10, a 99% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 21.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 08049
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08049
| Period | ZIP 08049 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 32.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.0% | 37.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.5% | 42.3% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 08049 than nationally: 30.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.3 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the west.
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 08049
| Period | ZIP 08049 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.0% | 87.5% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.8% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.6% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.8% | 91.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +4.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in ZIP 08049 have finished high school (91.8%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Philadelphia area. The share with a diploma is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than 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 08049
| Period | ZIP 08049 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 6.0%, unemployment in ZIP 08049 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. 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 08049 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 08049 | 2.44 | 41.3 | 6.4% | 26.8% | 2.5% | 1961 | $1,495 | 30.5% | 91.8% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 08045 | 2.67 | 48.1 | 18.2% | 35.5% | 9.8% | 1965 | $1,053 | 22.4% | 92.6% | 12.2% |
| ZIP 08083 | 2.43 | 42.2 | 12.3% | 28.0% | 1.8% | 1967 | $1,382 | 31.5% | 92.0% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 08007 | 2.20 | 44.0 | 6.7% | 48.0% | 2.6% | 1962 | $977 | 45.4% | 94.6% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 08078 | 2.55 | 37.9 | 14.7% | 26.2% | 7.9% | 1957 | $1,671 | 28.6% | 93.7% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 08029 | 2.56 | 40.5 | 6.4% | 25.5% | 3.7% | 1960 | $1,020 | 20.8% | 93.3% | 14.3% |
| ZIP 08084 | 2.69 | 37.9 | 15.3% | 30.9% | 2.1% | 1960 | $1,421 | 31.7% | 92.0% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 08035 | 2.36 | 42.4 | 7.1% | 22.4% | 4.7% | 1946 | $1,782 | 58.0% | 97.6% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 08033 | 2.78 | 39.1 | 5.0% | 28.9% | 7.2% | 1949 | $1,782 | 73.2% | 98.1% | 5.5% |
| 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% |
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 08049. 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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