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Population and households in ZIP 17963
Household size in ZIP 17963
| Period | ZIP 17963 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 17963 has 2.43 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. The picture is much the same across Pennsylvania. Household size has edged down from 2.47 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 17963
| Period | ZIP 17963 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.7 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.7 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.9 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.2 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 17963 skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.7, mirroring the country. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 32 are older.
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 17963
| Period | ZIP 17963 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.9% of households in ZIP 17963, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 17963
Renters in ZIP 17963
| Period | ZIP 17963 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.0% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.4% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.4% of households in ZIP 17963 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 50.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.3 points, 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 17963
| Period | ZIP 17963 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 17963: 7.2% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 17963
| Period | ZIP 17963 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 17963 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1967, 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 1964 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center 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 17963
| Period | ZIP 17963 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $605 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $661 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $739 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,022 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$417 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 17963 costs $1,022 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $417 a month from 2006–10, a 69% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 25.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are 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 17963
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 17963
| Period | ZIP 17963 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 17963: 20.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the south.
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 17963
| Period | ZIP 17963 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.9% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.1% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in ZIP 17963 have finished high school (91.0%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. Pennsylvania as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.1 points, 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 17963
| Period | ZIP 17963 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 17963 is close to the national rate: 4.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.3 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 17963 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 17963 | 2.43 | 48.9 | 6.9% | 18.4% | 7.2% | 1967 | $1,022 | 20.0% | 91.0% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 17981 | 2.43 | 45.9 | 13.2% | 21.8% | 10.7% | 1939 | $780 | 14.1% | 86.2% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 19507 | 3.10 | 36.8 | 7.4% | 15.8% | 14.6% | 1975 | $1,088 | 16.6% | 81.8% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 17933 | 2.52 | 44.2 | 11.3% | 11.0% | 4.4% | 1980 | $1,105 | 32.8% | 96.7% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 17026 | 2.69 | 42.3 | 7.1% | 15.4% | 6.1% | 1987 | $894 | 16.8% | 88.1% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 17957 | 2.74 | 43.2 | 7.6% | 9.0% | 8.3% | 1951 | $855 | 18.2% | 83.1% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 17923 | 1.88 | 55.0 | 6.7% | 18.3% | 3.7% | 1938 | $858 | 13.7% | 87.3% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 17979 | 3.03 | 44.7 | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.9% | 1966 | $1,202 | 8.5% | 87.1% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 17944 | 2.20 | 46.1 | 4.4% | 9.4% | 11.7% | 1952 | $1,065 | 20.0% | 93.5% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 17938 | 2.30 | 39.6 | 4.8% | 12.2% | 9.5% | 1965 | $796 | 24.6% | 93.5% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 17980 | 2.66 | 42.3 | 12.2% | 20.8% | 11.6% | 1946 | $860 | 17.2% | 88.0% | 5.2% |
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 17963. 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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