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Population and households in ZIP 08505
Household size in ZIP 08505
| Period | ZIP 08505 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.64 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.65 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 2.57 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 08505 average 2.66 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. Household size has climbed from 2.57 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 08505
| Period | ZIP 08505 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.3 | 39.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.8 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.9 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.1 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
ZIP 08505 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.9, against 40.1 nationally. The Philadelphia area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.8, in line with the national trend.
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 08505
| Period | ZIP 08505 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in ZIP 08505 than nationally: 9.9%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.2 points, 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 08505
Renters in ZIP 08505
| Period | ZIP 08505 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.5% | 30.2% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.6% | 32.1% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.4% | 32.7% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.4% | 33.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +3.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 08505 own their homes; 30.4% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Just over a third of owners (34.5%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 7.9 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 08505
| Period | ZIP 08505 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 08505 than nationally: 6.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Philadelphia area. Vacancy is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 08505
| Period | ZIP 08505 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1964 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1965 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1965 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1968 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 08505 leans older: the median home dates to 1973, against 1980 nationally. Still, homes here are newer than in the Philadelphia area overall, where the median home dates to 1968. 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 08505
| Period | ZIP 08505 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,227 | $1,049 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,097 | $1,147 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,209 | $1,281 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,851 | $1,631 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$624 | +$582 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 08505 costs $1,851 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $624 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.9% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the east and lowest 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 08505
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08505
| Period | ZIP 08505 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.5% | 32.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.3% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.8% | 37.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.1% | 42.3% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in ZIP 08505 than nationally: 44.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The Philadelphia area as a whole looks much the same. The share with a degree has risen 6.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 08505
| Period | ZIP 08505 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.8% | 87.5% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.6% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.0% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.8% | 91.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +4.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 08505: 94.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 08505
| Period | ZIP 08505 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 08505 is close to the national rate: 5.6% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.4 points, mirroring the country. 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 08505 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 08505 | 2.66 | 41.9 | 9.9% | 30.4% | 6.5% | 1973 | $1,851 | 44.1% | 94.8% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 08515 | 3.28 | 39.7 | 11.4% | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1998 | $2,500 | 68.6% | 96.9% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 08554 | 2.31 | 42.6 | 17.1% | 10.6% | 4.5% | 1956 | $1,513 | 29.9% | 94.7% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 08620 | 2.54 | 44.1 | 12.0% | 22.8% | 6.9% | 1967 | $1,747 | 31.0% | 88.3% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 08022 | 2.82 | 49.8 | 4.4% | 4.1% | 7.4% | 1992 | $2,005 | 41.8% | 94.3% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 08518 | 2.98 | 36.0 | 19.2% | 29.7% | 4.5% | 1971 | $1,486 | 26.7% | 89.1% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 08610 | 2.71 | 39.6 | 12.8% | 33.3% | 3.5% | 1956 | $1,573 | 24.2% | 85.8% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 08611 | 3.22 | 33.6 | 29.1% | 61.7% | 10.2% | 1947 | $1,592 | 17.0% | 69.1% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 19054 | 2.73 | 41.0 | 10.5% | 21.1% | 3.0% | 1960 | $1,385 | 26.5% | 94.2% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 08629 | 3.19 | 33.2 | 18.9% | 37.2% | 2.0% | 1947 | $1,406 | 12.0% | 68.6% | 11.7% |
| ZIP 08609 | 3.60 | 33.0 | 23.4% | 68.4% | 11.3% | 1954 | $1,682 | 12.1% | 67.5% | 12.3% |
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 08505. 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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