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Population and households in ZIP 17408
Household size in ZIP 17408
| Period | ZIP 17408 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 17408 has 2.49 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. That is in line with the rest of Pennsylvania. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.45, 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 17408
| Period | ZIP 17408 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.8 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.7 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.7 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.8 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 17408 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has crept up from 43.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 17408
| Period | ZIP 17408 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.2% of households in ZIP 17408, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while 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 17408
Renters in ZIP 17408
| Period | ZIP 17408 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 17408 is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 37.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 6.1 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 17408
| Period | ZIP 17408 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 17408: 6.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is up 1.7 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 17408
| Period | ZIP 17408 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 17408 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Pennsylvania as a whole, where the median home dates to 1967. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the east.
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 17408
| Period | ZIP 17408 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $992 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $925 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,051 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,437 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$445 | +$494 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 17408 runs $1,437 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in Pennsylvania as a whole ($1,323). Rents are up $445 a month from 2006–10, a 45% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.3% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 17408
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 17408
| Period | ZIP 17408 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.5% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.4% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.2% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 17408 than nationally: 26.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.5 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southeast.
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 17408
| Period | ZIP 17408 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.4% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.1% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 17408: 96.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.8 points, in line with the national trend.
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 17408
| Period | ZIP 17408 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 17408 has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, 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 17408 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 17408 | 2.49 | 44.7 | 8.2% | 24.2% | 6.1% | 1982 | $1,437 | 26.2% | 96.2% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 17371 | 2.32 | 52.2 | 0.8% | 2.3% | 4.7% | 1978 | $1,626 | 14.0% | 93.2% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 17404 | 2.76 | 40.0 | 15.0% | 28.7% | 6.3% | 1969 | $1,211 | 30.3% | 89.9% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 17401 | 2.58 | 33.8 | 24.6% | 65.9% | 9.2% | 1947 | $1,028 | 17.7% | 82.5% | 11.8% |
| ZIP 17315 | 2.44 | 46.7 | 9.3% | 13.1% | 4.5% | 1987 | $1,350 | 23.3% | 93.3% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 17364 | 2.58 | 43.0 | 9.6% | 11.5% | 3.7% | 1978 | $1,373 | 16.5% | 92.7% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 17403 | 2.50 | 39.9 | 12.9% | 37.9% | 7.9% | 1959 | $1,347 | 32.5% | 89.6% | 8.8% |
| ZIP 17318 | 2.32 | 31.9 | 17.9% | 21.9% | 3.8% | 1983 | $1,133 | 44.4% | 98.2% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 17407 | 2.79 | 39.7 | 11.2% | 15.8% | 5.9% | 1985 | $1,675 | 36.0% | 94.5% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 17362 | 2.62 | 45.5 | 9.4% | 15.0% | 6.4% | 1978 | $1,188 | 24.8% | 91.7% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 17360 | 2.73 | 42.4 | 8.4% | 16.6% | 4.2% | 1984 | $1,354 | 28.2% | 96.1% | 4.9% |
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 17408. 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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