Population 18,585 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in ZIP 17837
Household size in ZIP 17837
| Period | ZIP 17837 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.40 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.16 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 17837 are small: just 2.40 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. The picture is much the same across Pennsylvania.
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 17837
| Period | ZIP 17837 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.5 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.1 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.1 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 17837 skews older than the country: its median age is 43.9, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.8, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the northeast.
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 17837
| Period | ZIP 17837 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 24.3% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +15.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about a quarter of households in ZIP 17837 (24.3%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 15.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 21 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 17837
Renters in ZIP 17837
| Period | ZIP 17837 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.0% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.0% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 35.0% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a third of households in ZIP 17837 rent their homes (35.0%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in Pennsylvania overall (30.7%). Among homeowners, 48.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 0.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 17837
| Period | ZIP 17837 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.5% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in ZIP 17837: 11.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 4.0 points, 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 17837
| Period | ZIP 17837 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 17837 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1966, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Pennsylvania as a whole looks much the same. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the east 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 17837
| Period | ZIP 17837 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $634 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $750 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $861 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,213 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$579 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 17837 costs $1,213 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $579 a month from 2006–10, a 91% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.2% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the southwest.
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 17837
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 17837
| Period | ZIP 17837 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.2% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.3% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.2% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 17837: 48.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the northwest.
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 17837
| Period | ZIP 17837 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.4% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.8% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.2% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 17837 is a bit above the national rate: 92.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Pennsylvania. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.6 points, a smaller shift than 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 17837
| Period | ZIP 17837 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 17837 has been strong: just 1.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only eight of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 3.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 17837 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 17837 | 2.40 | 43.9 | 24.3% | 35.0% | 11.5% | 1966 | $1,213 | 48.2% | 92.0% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 17850 | 2.05 | 50.6 | 6.7% | 31.3% | 4.3% | 1975 | $734 | 19.4% | 93.9% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 17886 | 2.22 | 60.5 | 3.0% | 35.6% | 6.0% | 1974 | $830 | 25.8% | 77.7% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 17847 | 2.29 | 42.4 | 13.7% | 35.2% | 7.4% | 1969 | $997 | 20.3% | 92.9% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 17889 | 2.68 | 47.1 | 6.5% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 1979 | $846 | 32.0% | 91.7% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 17856 | 2.33 | 45.4 | 5.0% | 8.5% | 5.2% | 1978 | $776 | 19.9% | 87.7% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 17865 | 2.09 | 55.7 | 9.5% | 16.4% | 7.2% | 1967 | $879 | 25.4% | 92.5% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 17855 | 2.63 | 41.6 | 7.4% | 12.1% | 7.0% | 1969 | $1,091 | 21.6% | 90.5% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 17857 | 2.14 | 47.6 | 13.6% | 22.5% | 5.4% | 1965 | $888 | 25.0% | 94.4% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 17844 | 2.48 | 39.9 | 6.3% | 30.4% | 9.8% | 1975 | $1,039 | 25.2% | 85.1% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 17749 | 2.37 | 62.7 | 6.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% | 1973 | $777 | 12.2% | 92.8% | 2.2% |
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 17837. 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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