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Population and households in ZIP 08104
Household size in ZIP 08104
| Period | ZIP 08104 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.90 | 2.64 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.72 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.65 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.89 | 2.57 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 08104 average 2.89 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Compared with other New Jersey ZIP codes, ZIP 08104 has larger households than most.
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 08104
| Period | ZIP 08104 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.0 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 26.1 | 39.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.9 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.0 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.1 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.0, ZIP 08104 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 26.0, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 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 08104
| Period | ZIP 08104 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3% | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.1% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 40.2% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 41.8% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over four in ten households in ZIP 08104 (41.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 4.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 08104 has the highest share of single-parent households of any New Jersey ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
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 08104
Renters in ZIP 08104
| Period | ZIP 08104 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.5% | 30.2% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 65.3% | 32.1% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.3% | 32.7% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 69.2% | 33.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +3.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 08104: 69.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 44.4% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 9.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 32 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 08104
| Period | ZIP 08104 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.6% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in ZIP 08104: 11.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.6 points, as it has 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 08104
| Period | ZIP 08104 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1948 | 1964 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1965 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1950 | 1965 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1968 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 08104 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1956, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1948 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the northeast 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 08104
| Period | ZIP 08104 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $800 | $1,049 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $861 | $1,147 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $949 | $1,281 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,216 | $1,631 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$416 | +$582 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 08104 pays $1,216 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $416 a month from 2006–10, a 52% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 35.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the northwest.
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 08104
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08104
| Period | ZIP 08104 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 32.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 37.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 42.3% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 08104: 11.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only six 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 08104
| Period | ZIP 08104 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.3% | 87.5% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 69.9% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 69.1% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.2% | 91.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +18.9 pts | +4.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in ZIP 08104 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 18.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 36 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 08104
| Period | ZIP 08104 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.9% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 22.7% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.3% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 08104: 19.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. No other New Jersey ZIP code with 5,000+ people has higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.8 points since 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 08104 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 08104 | 2.89 | 33.0 | 41.8% | 69.2% | 11.8% | 1956 | $1,216 | 11.1% | 81.2% | 19.1% |
| ZIP 08103 | 2.68 | 34.8 | 30.1% | 66.4% | 15.0% | 1945 | $1,244 | 11.0% | 67.3% | 11.6% |
| ZIP 08107 | 2.51 | 37.1 | 14.6% | 44.1% | 10.3% | 1946 | $1,464 | 39.9% | 90.3% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 08030 | 2.83 | 34.8 | 22.7% | 38.5% | 10.0% | 1945 | $1,587 | 19.8% | 87.1% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 08108 | 2.24 | 40.4 | 5.5% | 32.8% | 5.7% | 1945 | $1,681 | 60.1% | 96.8% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 08102 | 2.41 | 35.6 | 22.5% | 74.9% | 7.6% | 1952 | $1,120 | 20.4% | 70.6% | 17.7% |
| ZIP 08105 | 3.32 | 31.8 | 33.0% | 59.3% | 7.3% | 1957 | $1,315 | 8.8% | 59.4% | 10.6% |
| ZIP 08059 | 2.43 | 38.9 | 8.8% | 30.0% | 7.3% | 1958 | $1,671 | 26.7% | 95.1% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 08106 | 2.52 | 41.5 | 10.2% | 32.8% | 3.1% | 1941 | $1,229 | 44.1% | 95.9% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 19148 | 2.39 | 38.1 | 12.6% | 33.9% | 9.0% | 1941 | $1,642 | 40.9% | 83.6% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 19147 | 2.03 | 35.8 | 7.6% | 47.5% | 7.2% | 1951 | $1,780 | 70.1% | 93.9% | 5.1% |
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 08104. 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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