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Population and households in ZIP 17602
Household size in ZIP 17602
| Period | ZIP 17602 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.70 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 17602 average 2.70 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. Household size has climbed from 2.56 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 17602
| Period | ZIP 17602 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.6 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.6 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.0 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 17602 is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.0, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 36.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the south.
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 17602
| Period | ZIP 17602 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in ZIP 17602 (13.7%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 17602 has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
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 17602
Renters in ZIP 17602
| Period | ZIP 17602 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.8% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 47.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.9% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in ZIP 17602 than nationally: 40.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 33.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share is down 5.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 17602
| Period | ZIP 17602 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.5% of homes in ZIP 17602 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.8 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 17602
| Period | ZIP 17602 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 17602 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1963, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1960 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the northwest.
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 17602
| Period | ZIP 17602 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $798 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $975 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,089 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,356 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$558 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 17602 costs $1,356 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $558 a month from 2006–10, a 70% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.2% of the typical renter's income, just under 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 south.
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 17602
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 17602
| Period | ZIP 17602 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.6% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.3% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.8% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.1% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over three in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 17602 (31.1%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 10.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the center.
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 17602
| Period | ZIP 17602 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.4% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.2% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.8% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in ZIP 17602 never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 9.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 57 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 17602
| Period | ZIP 17602 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in ZIP 17602 than nationally: unemployment was 6.7%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 17602 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 17602 | 2.70 | 38.0 | 13.7% | 40.9% | 5.5% | 1963 | $1,356 | 31.1% | 85.8% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 17603 | 2.48 | 37.0 | 15.4% | 38.8% | 6.8% | 1962 | $1,440 | 35.7% | 89.6% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 17601 | 2.50 | 43.7 | 6.1% | 29.0% | 3.5% | 1980 | $1,618 | 49.7% | 95.2% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 17576 | 3.00 | 31.6 | 16.2% | 38.6% | 5.3% | 1971 | $1,685 | 20.0% | 82.6% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 17584 | 2.48 | 48.3 | 4.5% | 44.3% | 9.4% | 1986 | $2,110 | 41.1% | 94.5% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 17505 | 3.01 | 30.9 | 8.8% | 46.3% | 5.7% | 1975 | $1,528 | 28.2% | 71.1% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 17551 | 2.48 | 29.9 | 11.1% | 38.3% | 4.5% | 1974 | $1,487 | 47.5% | 95.9% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 17540 | 2.85 | 38.2 | 6.2% | 33.9% | 5.4% | 1978 | $1,421 | 32.1% | 79.2% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 17520 | 2.33 | 47.0 | 3.7% | 8.0% | 4.2% | 1970 | $1,341 | 35.5% | 92.9% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 17579 | 3.02 | 38.7 | 7.3% | 24.0% | 2.3% | 1978 | $1,115 | 30.1% | 82.0% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 17572 | 3.01 | 37.2 | 6.7% | 32.5% | 3.7% | 1966 | $1,259 | 17.7% | 70.1% | 3.8% |
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 17602. 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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