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Population and households in ZIP 08102
Household size in ZIP 08102
| Period | ZIP 08102 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.64 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.72 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.86 | 2.65 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.57 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 08102 has 2.41 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.62, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the southwest.
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 08102
| Period | ZIP 08102 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.7 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.5 | 39.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.0 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.6 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
ZIP 08102 is young: half of its residents are under 35.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 32.7 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 36 are younger.
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 08102
| Period | ZIP 08102 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.0% | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.2% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 27.1% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.5% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head more than one in five households in ZIP 08102 (22.5%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 27 of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 08102
Renters in ZIP 08102
| Period | ZIP 08102 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.7% | 30.2% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 76.4% | 32.1% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 77.5% | 32.7% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 74.9% | 33.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 08102: 74.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About seven in ten owners (70.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 18 of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 08102
| Period | ZIP 08102 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.6% | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.3% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −14.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 08102 than nationally: 7.6%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Philadelphia area. Vacancy is down 14.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger 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 08102
| Period | ZIP 08102 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1964 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1948 | 1965 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1949 | 1965 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1968 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 08102 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1952, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the south 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 08102
| Period | ZIP 08102 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $658 | $1,049 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $749 | $1,147 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $859 | $1,281 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,120 | $1,631 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$463 | +$582 | +$651 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 08102 runs $1,120 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $463 a month since 2006–10, up 70%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the southwest.
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 08102
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08102
| Period | ZIP 08102 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 32.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 37.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.4% | 42.3% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.7 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 08102 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 20.4%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 10.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 34 of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
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 08102
| Period | ZIP 08102 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.3% | 87.5% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 63.7% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 62.1% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 70.6% | 91.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | +4.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About three in ten adults in ZIP 08102 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 70.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 9.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 08102
| Period | ZIP 08102 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.9% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 24.1% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 08102 runs well above the national rate: 17.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only one other New Jersey ZIP code with 5,000+ people has higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 8.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 08102 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 08102 | 2.41 | 35.6 | 22.5% | 74.9% | 7.6% | 1952 | $1,120 | 20.4% | 70.6% | 17.7% |
| ZIP 08103 | 2.68 | 34.8 | 30.1% | 66.4% | 15.0% | 1945 | $1,244 | 11.0% | 67.3% | 11.6% |
| ZIP 19106 | 1.49 | 46.7 | 12.3% | 57.6% | 13.3% | 1966 | $2,181 | 80.4% | 94.9% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 08105 | 3.32 | 31.8 | 33.0% | 59.3% | 7.3% | 1957 | $1,315 | 8.8% | 59.4% | 10.6% |
| ZIP 19123 | 1.89 | 35.3 | 6.1% | 69.0% | 8.6% | 1981 | $1,703 | 63.3% | 94.0% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 19125 | 2.02 | 35.5 | 6.7% | 40.6% | 9.5% | 1956 | $1,849 | 65.0% | 93.4% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 19107 | 1.50 | 34.5 | 3.3% | 78.4% | 11.8% | 1966 | $1,814 | 72.6% | 92.7% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 19147 | 2.03 | 35.8 | 7.6% | 47.5% | 7.2% | 1951 | $1,780 | 70.1% | 93.9% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 19109 | 1.37 | 29.9 | 14.0% | 98.6% | 10.8% | 2004 | $2,370 | 87.4% | 91.5% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 19122 | 2.11 | 27.2 | 13.8% | 68.0% | 9.5% | 1982 | $1,311 | 38.2% | 88.6% | 10.8% |
| ZIP 08104 | 2.89 | 33.0 | 41.8% | 69.2% | 11.8% | 1956 | $1,216 | 11.1% | 81.2% | 19.1% |
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 08102. 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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