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Household size in ZIP 08054
| Period | ZIP 08054 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.64 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.65 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.57 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 08054 are small: just 2.37 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. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.49, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 40 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 08054
| Period | ZIP 08054 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.6 | 39.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.2 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.8 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 08054 is 43.8 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.3, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the south.
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 08054
| Period | ZIP 08054 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.6% of households in ZIP 08054, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 0.8 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 08054
Renters in ZIP 08054
| Period | ZIP 08054 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 30.2% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 32.1% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.0% | 32.7% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.9% | 33.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +3.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.9% of households in ZIP 08054 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About a third of owners (32.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the south. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 7.0 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 08054
| Period | ZIP 08054 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 08054: just 4.7% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is little changed from 2006–10, while the national rate fell.
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 08054
| Period | ZIP 08054 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1964 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1965 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1965 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1968 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 08054 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1988, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the southwest has the oldest housing. Only 28 of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
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 08054
| Period | ZIP 08054 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,478 | $1,049 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,530 | $1,147 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,768 | $1,281 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,115 | $1,631 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$638 | +$582 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 08054 costs $2,115 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $638 a month since 2006–10, up 43%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the west.
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 08054
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08054
| Period | ZIP 08054 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.8% | 32.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.9% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.8% | 37.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 58.9% | 42.3% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.1 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 08054: 58.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.1 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 08054
| Period | ZIP 08054 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.9% | 87.5% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.5% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.2% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.1% | 91.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 08054: 96.1% 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 edged up 1.2 points, 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 08054
| Period | ZIP 08054 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 08054 than nationally: unemployment was 3.7%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.0 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 08054 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 08054 | 2.37 | 43.8 | 8.6% | 22.9% | 4.7% | 1988 | $2,115 | 58.9% | 96.1% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 08057 | 2.71 | 45.1 | 9.5% | 18.6% | 7.5% | 1971 | $1,769 | 68.0% | 95.7% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 08036 | 2.61 | 50.7 | 11.7% | 10.2% | 3.1% | 1998 | $1,878 | 47.1% | 95.9% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 08073 | 2.76 | 36.2 | 20.0% | 24.0% | 4.9% | 1994 | $1,319 | 43.5% | 92.8% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 08053 | 2.51 | 43.0 | 5.5% | 27.7% | 3.6% | 1985 | $1,986 | 53.3% | 97.8% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 08052 | 2.23 | 37.7 | 8.4% | 50.8% | 7.7% | 1964 | $1,502 | 36.7% | 95.7% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 08046 | 3.11 | 39.7 | 14.2% | 15.9% | 6.4% | 1964 | $2,025 | 27.8% | 92.3% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 08048 | 2.65 | 42.7 | 10.2% | 26.8% | 6.6% | 1988 | $1,379 | 44.6% | 94.3% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 08003 | 2.76 | 45.8 | 5.0% | 15.5% | 6.3% | 1976 | $1,942 | 67.2% | 96.1% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 08075 | 2.76 | 39.3 | 10.5% | 30.0% | 4.7% | 1965 | $1,555 | 39.3% | 92.0% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 08034 | 2.62 | 43.8 | 4.0% | 24.8% | 1.2% | 1962 | $1,985 | 53.6% | 94.1% | 4.5% |
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 08054. 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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