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Population and households in ZIP 08052
Household size in ZIP 08052
| Period | ZIP 08052 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.64 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.29 | 2.65 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.23 | 2.57 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 08052 are small: just 2.23 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 edged down from 2.30 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 20 of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 08052
| Period | ZIP 08052 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.7 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.7 | 39.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.8 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.7 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.0 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 08052 is 37.7 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has dropped from 38.7 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the west.
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 08052
| Period | ZIP 08052 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 08052: 8.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 08052
Renters in ZIP 08052
| Period | ZIP 08052 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.5% | 30.2% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 50.4% | 32.1% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.8% | 32.7% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 50.8% | 33.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 08052 rent: 50.8% 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, 41.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.2 points, in line with the national trend.
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 08052
| Period | ZIP 08052 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 08052: 7.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Philadelphia area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy is down 0.6 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than 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 08052
| Period | ZIP 08052 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1964 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1965 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1965 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1968 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 08052 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1964, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The picture is much the same across the Philadelphia area. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the north 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 08052
| Period | ZIP 08052 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $930 | $1,049 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,121 | $1,147 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,178 | $1,281 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,502 | $1,631 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$572 | +$582 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 08052 costs $1,502 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Philadelphia area as a whole ($1,631). Rent has climbed $572 a month since 2006–10, up 62%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 34.0% of the typical renter's income, 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 08052
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08052
| Period | ZIP 08052 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3% | 32.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.3% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.5% | 37.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.7% | 42.3% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.4 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 08052 as nationally: 36.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider Philadelphia area (42.3%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 13.4 points, mirroring the country.
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 08052
| Period | ZIP 08052 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.4% | 87.5% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.6% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.9% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.7% | 91.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +4.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 08052: 95.7% 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 8.3 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 08052
| Period | ZIP 08052 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 08052 than nationally: unemployment was 4.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 08052 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 08052 | 2.23 | 37.7 | 8.4% | 50.8% | 7.7% | 1964 | $1,502 | 36.7% | 95.7% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 08002 | 2.50 | 41.1 | 11.4% | 32.7% | 7.2% | 1970 | $1,942 | 48.0% | 90.0% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 08109 | 2.86 | 39.1 | 17.4% | 31.0% | 6.6% | 1960 | $1,258 | 27.9% | 86.3% | 9.0% |
| ZIP 08057 | 2.71 | 45.1 | 9.5% | 18.6% | 7.5% | 1971 | $1,769 | 68.0% | 95.7% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 08034 | 2.62 | 43.8 | 4.0% | 24.8% | 1.2% | 1962 | $1,985 | 53.6% | 94.1% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 08077 | 2.78 | 42.9 | 7.7% | 16.6% | 3.5% | 1970 | $2,095 | 44.7% | 95.5% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 08110 | 2.92 | 37.4 | 16.1% | 24.9% | 6.7% | 1964 | $1,411 | 24.6% | 79.8% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 08065 | 2.33 | 44.3 | 11.9% | 28.6% | 3.6% | 1956 | $1,663 | 31.8% | 94.7% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 08108 | 2.24 | 40.4 | 5.5% | 32.8% | 5.7% | 1945 | $1,681 | 60.1% | 96.8% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 08033 | 2.78 | 39.1 | 5.0% | 28.9% | 7.2% | 1949 | $1,782 | 73.2% | 98.1% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 08105 | 3.32 | 31.8 | 33.0% | 59.3% | 7.3% | 1957 | $1,315 | 8.8% | 59.4% | 10.6% |
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 08052. 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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