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Population and households in ZIP 08103
Household size in ZIP 08103
| Period | ZIP 08103 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.87 | 2.64 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.03 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.92 | 2.65 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 2.57 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 08103 average 2.68 people, about the same as the country as a whole (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 dropped from 2.87, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 08103
| Period | ZIP 08103 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.2 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.2 | 39.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.2 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.8 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.6 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.8, ZIP 08103 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 30.2, in line with the national trend. Only 28 of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 08103
| Period | ZIP 08103 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.6% | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.6% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 29.1% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 30.1% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 08103: 30.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 5.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six 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 08103
Renters in ZIP 08103
| Period | ZIP 08103 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.9% | 30.2% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.4% | 32.1% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.3% | 32.7% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 66.4% | 33.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +13.6 pts | +3.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 08103: 66.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly six in ten owners (58.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 13.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 36 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 08103
| Period | ZIP 08103 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.3% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.6% | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −11.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 08103: 15.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 11.2 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 08103
| Period | ZIP 08103 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1943 | 1964 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1939 | 1965 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1940 | 1965 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1945 | 1968 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 08103 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1945, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center. Only 11 of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have older 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 08103
| Period | ZIP 08103 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $999 | $1,049 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $980 | $1,147 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $987 | $1,281 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,244 | $1,631 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$245 | +$582 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 08103 pays $1,244 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $245 a month since 2006–10, up 24%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 35.8% 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 west; the highest are in the north.
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 08103
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08103
| Period | ZIP 08103 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 32.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 37.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 42.3% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 08103: 11.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.3 points, as it has nationally. Only four 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 08103
| Period | ZIP 08103 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.9% | 87.5% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 71.9% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.9% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 67.3% | 91.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a third of adults in ZIP 08103 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 67.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.4 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only three of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 08103
| Period | ZIP 08103 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 29.2% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 08103 runs well above the national rate: 11.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 18 have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 5.0 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 08103 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 08103 | 2.68 | 34.8 | 30.1% | 66.4% | 15.0% | 1945 | $1,244 | 11.0% | 67.3% | 11.6% |
| ZIP 08102 | 2.41 | 35.6 | 22.5% | 74.9% | 7.6% | 1952 | $1,120 | 20.4% | 70.6% | 17.7% |
| ZIP 08104 | 2.89 | 33.0 | 41.8% | 69.2% | 11.8% | 1956 | $1,216 | 11.1% | 81.2% | 19.1% |
| ZIP 08105 | 3.32 | 31.8 | 33.0% | 59.3% | 7.3% | 1957 | $1,315 | 8.8% | 59.4% | 10.6% |
| ZIP 19106 | 1.49 | 46.7 | 12.3% | 57.6% | 13.3% | 1966 | $2,181 | 80.4% | 94.9% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 19147 | 2.03 | 35.8 | 7.6% | 47.5% | 7.2% | 1951 | $1,780 | 70.1% | 93.9% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 08107 | 2.51 | 37.1 | 14.6% | 44.1% | 10.3% | 1946 | $1,464 | 39.9% | 90.3% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 19107 | 1.50 | 34.5 | 3.3% | 78.4% | 11.8% | 1966 | $1,814 | 72.6% | 92.7% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 19148 | 2.39 | 38.1 | 12.6% | 33.9% | 9.0% | 1941 | $1,642 | 40.9% | 83.6% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 19123 | 1.89 | 35.3 | 6.1% | 69.0% | 8.6% | 1981 | $1,703 | 63.3% | 94.0% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 19109 | 1.37 | 29.9 | 14.0% | 98.6% | 10.8% | 2004 | $2,370 | 87.4% | 91.5% | 4.2% |
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 08103. 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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