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Population and households in ZIP 08084
Household size in ZIP 08084
| Period | ZIP 08084 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.64 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.65 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.57 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.69 people per household, ZIP 08084 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the Philadelphia area as a whole, where it has 2.57 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.54, even as the national average fell.
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 08084
| Period | ZIP 08084 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.0 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.7 | 39.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.2 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.9 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.1 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 08084 is 37.9 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has dropped from 40.0 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and 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 08084
| Period | ZIP 08084 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 08084: 15.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 3.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 08084 has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five 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 08084
Renters in ZIP 08084
| Period | ZIP 08084 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 30.2% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.1% | 32.1% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 32.7% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.9% | 33.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +3.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over three in ten households in ZIP 08084 rent their homes (30.9%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 38.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the west. The renter share is up 7.1 points from 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 08084
| Period | ZIP 08084 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.5% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 08084: just 2.1% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.6 points, even as the national rate fell. Only 14 of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 08084
| Period | ZIP 08084 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1964 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1965 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1965 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1968 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 08084 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1960, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center 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 08084
| Period | ZIP 08084 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $867 | $1,049 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $925 | $1,147 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,136 | $1,281 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,421 | $1,631 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$554 | +$582 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 08084 pays $1,421 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $554 a month since 2006–10, up 64%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 30.2% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the east.
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 08084
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08084
| Period | ZIP 08084 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.6% | 32.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.6% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.1% | 37.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.7% | 42.3% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 08084 (31.7%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the north.
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 08084
| Period | ZIP 08084 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.7% | 87.5% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.3% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.6% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.0% | 91.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +4.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 08084 is a bit above the national rate: 92.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The Philadelphia area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 0.6 points, even as the national rate rose.
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 08084
| Period | ZIP 08084 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 08084 runs below the national rate: 4.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, 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 08084 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 08084 | 2.69 | 37.9 | 15.3% | 30.9% | 2.1% | 1960 | $1,421 | 31.7% | 92.0% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 08083 | 2.43 | 42.2 | 12.3% | 28.0% | 1.8% | 1967 | $1,382 | 31.5% | 92.0% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 08021 | 2.47 | 36.3 | 17.1% | 53.7% | 6.4% | 1973 | $1,507 | 24.7% | 88.5% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 08049 | 2.44 | 41.3 | 6.4% | 26.8% | 2.5% | 1961 | $1,495 | 30.5% | 91.8% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 08026 | 2.97 | 41.7 | 9.4% | 14.3% | 7.6% | 1966 | $1,670 | 29.3% | 95.9% | 8.3% |
| 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 08043 | 2.55 | 45.2 | 6.1% | 38.0% | 4.0% | 1983 | $1,902 | 59.3% | 96.5% | 5.1% |
| 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 08012 | 2.64 | 41.2 | 12.0% | 29.5% | 4.4% | 1975 | $1,781 | 34.5% | 94.0% | 6.3% |
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 08084. 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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