Population 11,703 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in ZIP 08318
Household size in ZIP 08318
| Period | ZIP 08318 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.85 | 2.64 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 2.65 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.73 | 2.57 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 08318 average 2.73 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Philadelphia area overall, where it has 2.57 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.85, 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 08318
| Period | ZIP 08318 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.1 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.0 | 39.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.4 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.0 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.9 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.0, ZIP 08318 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.1, as it has nationally. ZIP 08318 is older than at least four in five New Jersey ZIP codes.
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 08318
| Period | ZIP 08318 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 08318: 7.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 08318
Renters in ZIP 08318
| Period | ZIP 08318 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 30.2% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 32.1% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 32.7% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 33.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +3.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 15.8% of households in ZIP 08318 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly half of owners (46.7%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 7.1 points, 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 08318
| Period | ZIP 08318 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 08318: 5.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Philadelphia area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.0 points, in line with the national trend.
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 08318
| Period | ZIP 08318 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1964 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1965 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1965 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1968 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 08318 run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1972 against 1980. Even so, homes here are newer than in the wider Philadelphia area, where the median home dates to 1968. The median year built has moved up from 1969 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the north 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 08318
| Period | ZIP 08318 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,051 | $1,049 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,151 | $1,147 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,328 | $1,281 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,419 | $1,631 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$368 | +$582 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 08318 pays $1,419 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $368 a month since 2006–10, up 35%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 37.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the west.
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 08318
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08318
| Period | ZIP 08318 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 32.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.2% | 37.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.8% | 42.3% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 08318 than nationally: 25.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the northeast.
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 08318
| Period | ZIP 08318 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.7% | 87.5% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.5% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.4% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.9% | 91.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +4.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 08318 is close to the national rate: 89.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Philadelphia area overall (91.9%). The share with a diploma has risen 2.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 08318
| Period | ZIP 08318 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.5%, unemployment in ZIP 08318 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.7 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 08318 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 08318 | 2.73 | 47.0 | 7.8% | 15.8% | 5.7% | 1972 | $1,419 | 25.8% | 89.9% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 08328 | 2.90 | 38.5 | 18.4% | 29.6% | 10.7% | 1978 | $1,282 | 24.0% | 93.1% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 08352 | 2.94 | 42.1 | 13.2% | 14.3% | 4.7% | 1970 | $1,548 | 21.1% | 77.2% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 08343 | 3.03 | 42.5 | 5.5% | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1979 | $1,525 | 34.3% | 94.0% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 08344 | 2.99 | 39.7 | 18.3% | 11.5% | 10.5% | 1975 | $1,508 | 26.9% | 94.9% | 8.8% |
| ZIP 08322 | 2.83 | 43.8 | 10.9% | 11.8% | 6.7% | 1982 | $1,600 | 24.1% | 89.7% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 08312 | 2.65 | 38.7 | 14.9% | 19.3% | 7.1% | 1977 | $1,447 | 23.4% | 93.3% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 08360 | 2.93 | 36.8 | 17.5% | 35.4% | 6.3% | 1968 | $1,237 | 16.6% | 76.1% | 8.8% |
| ZIP 08302 | 3.08 | 32.6 | 21.2% | 41.9% | 8.0% | 1964 | $1,323 | 13.4% | 76.2% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 08353 | 2.93 | 42.2 | 5.9% | 7.9% | 5.1% | 1970 | $1,333 | 29.9% | 91.2% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 08001 | 2.56 | 44.8 | 4.3% | 13.4% | 7.3% | 1974 | $775 | 31.3% | 97.8% | 1.9% |
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 08318. 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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