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Population and households in ZIP 08105
Household size in ZIP 08105
| Period | ZIP 08105 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.33 | 2.64 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.33 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.19 | 2.65 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.32 | 2.57 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 08105 is a place of big households: 3.32 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Only 15 of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have larger 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 08105
| Period | ZIP 08105 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.3 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.3 | 39.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.2 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.8 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
ZIP 08105 is young: half of its residents are under 31.8, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 28.3, in line with the national trend. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five 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 08105
| Period | ZIP 08105 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.2% | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.5% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 28.8% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 33.0% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 08105: 33.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two 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 08105
Renters in ZIP 08105
| Period | ZIP 08105 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.8% | 30.2% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 54.4% | 32.1% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.9% | 32.7% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 59.3% | 33.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +3.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 08105 rent: 59.3% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 48.1% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 4.5 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 08105
| Period | ZIP 08105 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 08105: 7.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Philadelphia area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 6.7 points, 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 08105
| Period | ZIP 08105 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1964 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1965 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1952 | 1965 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1957 | 1968 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 08105 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1957, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1952 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the west.
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 08105
| Period | ZIP 08105 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $828 | $1,049 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $971 | $1,147 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $973 | $1,281 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,315 | $1,631 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$487 | +$582 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 08105 costs $1,315 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $487 a month from 2006–10, a 59% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.6% 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 west; the highest are in the center.
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 08105
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08105
| Period | ZIP 08105 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 32.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 37.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 42.3% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 08105 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 8.8%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. ZIP 08105 has the lowest share of college graduates of any New Jersey ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
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 08105
| Period | ZIP 08105 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.1% | 87.5% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 65.9% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 64.7% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 59.4% | 91.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About four in ten adults in ZIP 08105 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 59.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 0.7 points, even as the national rate rose. No other New Jersey ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 08105
| Period | ZIP 08105 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 08105 runs well above the national rate: 10.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only 24 of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 08105 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 08105 | 3.32 | 31.8 | 33.0% | 59.3% | 7.3% | 1957 | $1,315 | 8.8% | 59.4% | 10.6% |
| ZIP 08110 | 2.92 | 37.4 | 16.1% | 24.9% | 6.7% | 1964 | $1,411 | 24.6% | 79.8% | 6.9% |
| 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 08109 | 2.86 | 39.1 | 17.4% | 31.0% | 6.6% | 1960 | $1,258 | 27.9% | 86.3% | 9.0% |
| ZIP 08104 | 2.89 | 33.0 | 41.8% | 69.2% | 11.8% | 1956 | $1,216 | 11.1% | 81.2% | 19.1% |
| ZIP 08108 | 2.24 | 40.4 | 5.5% | 32.8% | 5.7% | 1945 | $1,681 | 60.1% | 96.8% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 08107 | 2.51 | 37.1 | 14.6% | 44.1% | 10.3% | 1946 | $1,464 | 39.9% | 90.3% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 19125 | 2.02 | 35.5 | 6.7% | 40.6% | 9.5% | 1956 | $1,849 | 65.0% | 93.4% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 19106 | 1.49 | 46.7 | 12.3% | 57.6% | 13.3% | 1966 | $2,181 | 80.4% | 94.9% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 19134 | 2.63 | 35.4 | 21.2% | 45.1% | 13.6% | 1940 | $1,265 | 20.1% | 76.4% | 6.6% |
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 08105. 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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