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Population and households in ZIP 17401
Household size in ZIP 17401
| Period | ZIP 17401 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.83 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.75 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 17401 average 2.58 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Pennsylvania as a whole, where it has 2.46 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.69, 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 17401
| Period | ZIP 17401 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.1 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.4 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.8 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.7 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.8, ZIP 17401 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has climbed from 29.1 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 24 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 17401
| Period | ZIP 17401 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.2% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 25.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 24.6% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about a quarter of households in ZIP 17401 (24.6%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 19 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 17401
Renters in ZIP 17401
| Period | ZIP 17401 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.9% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 68.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.9% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 65.9% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 17401: 65.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 52.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only 14 of the 628 Pennsylvania 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 17401
| Period | ZIP 17401 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 17401 is close to the national rate: 9.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 9.9 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 17401
| Period | ZIP 17401 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1940 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1940 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1939 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1947 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 17401 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1947, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the southwest has the oldest housing. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 53 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 17401
| Period | ZIP 17401 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $662 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $766 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $851 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,028 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$366 | +$494 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 17401 runs $1,028 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $366 a month from 2006–10, a 55% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.2% 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 north; the highest are in the southeast.
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 17401
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 17401
| Period | ZIP 17401 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 17401: 17.7% 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 7.6 points, in line with the national trend. Only 56 of the 628 Pennsylvania 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 17401
| Period | ZIP 17401 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.7% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 73.5% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 73.7% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.5% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.8 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in ZIP 17401 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 9.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 29 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 17401
| Period | ZIP 17401 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 22.9% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 17401 runs well above the national rate: 11.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 21 have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 7.2 points from 2006–10, 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 17401 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 17401 | 2.58 | 33.8 | 24.6% | 65.9% | 9.2% | 1947 | $1,028 | 17.7% | 82.5% | 11.8% |
| ZIP 17403 | 2.50 | 39.9 | 12.9% | 37.9% | 7.9% | 1959 | $1,347 | 32.5% | 89.6% | 8.8% |
| ZIP 17404 | 2.76 | 40.0 | 15.0% | 28.7% | 6.3% | 1969 | $1,211 | 30.3% | 89.9% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 17408 | 2.49 | 44.7 | 8.2% | 24.2% | 6.1% | 1982 | $1,437 | 26.2% | 96.2% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 17402 | 2.48 | 40.7 | 11.4% | 26.5% | 4.6% | 1980 | $1,347 | 36.0% | 92.7% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 17318 | 2.32 | 31.9 | 17.9% | 21.9% | 3.8% | 1983 | $1,133 | 44.4% | 98.2% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 17371 | 2.32 | 52.2 | 0.8% | 2.3% | 4.7% | 1978 | $1,626 | 14.0% | 93.2% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 17406 | 2.60 | 39.9 | 12.4% | 18.6% | 3.5% | 1974 | $1,390 | 27.2% | 91.8% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 17407 | 2.79 | 39.7 | 11.2% | 15.8% | 5.9% | 1985 | $1,675 | 36.0% | 94.5% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 17313 | 2.61 | 40.3 | 11.7% | 37.4% | 5.3% | 1968 | $1,061 | 29.2% | 94.6% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 17315 | 2.44 | 46.7 | 9.3% | 13.1% | 4.5% | 1987 | $1,350 | 23.3% | 93.3% | 2.3% |
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 17401. 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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