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Population and households in ZIP 18073
Household size in ZIP 18073
| Period | ZIP 18073 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.73 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.70 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.70 people per household, ZIP 18073 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Philadelphia area, where it has 2.57 people. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.61, 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 18073
| Period | ZIP 18073 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.7 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.0 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.8 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.9 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.1 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 18073 is 41.9 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 40.7 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the southwest.
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 18073
| Period | ZIP 18073 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.4% of households in ZIP 18073, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.6 points, mirroring the country.
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 18073
Renters in ZIP 18073
| Period | ZIP 18073 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 12.3% of households in ZIP 18073 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 26.6% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 5.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 57 have a lower 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 18073
| Period | ZIP 18073 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.2% of homes in ZIP 18073 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 2.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten have a lower vacancy rate.
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 18073
| Period | ZIP 18073 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 18073 are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. ZIP 18073 has newer homes than the great majority of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
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 18073
| Period | ZIP 18073 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,007 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,054 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,438 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,416 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$409 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 18073 costs $1,416 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $409 a month since 2006–10, up 41%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the west.
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 18073
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 18073
| Period | ZIP 18073 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.3% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.6% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.7% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.4% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 18073 as nationally: 35.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Philadelphia area overall (42.3%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.1 points, as it has nationally.
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 18073
| Period | ZIP 18073 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.2% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.5% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.1% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 18073: 94.7% 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 1.5 points, mirroring the country.
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 18073
| Period | ZIP 18073 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 18073 has been strong: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 18073 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 18073 | 2.70 | 41.9 | 8.4% | 12.3% | 2.2% | 1986 | $1,416 | 35.4% | 94.7% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 18076 | 2.38 | 46.2 | 6.3% | 24.4% | 7.0% | 1984 | $1,013 | 25.1% | 94.5% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 18041 | 2.40 | 43.6 | 10.3% | 25.6% | 2.3% | 1966 | $1,344 | 28.7% | 94.0% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 18054 | 2.74 | 45.5 | 3.2% | 13.4% | 7.1% | 1971 | $1,861 | 34.5% | 92.5% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 18070 | 2.44 | 54.1 | 7.8% | 9.4% | 2.5% | 1978 | $1,413 | 26.5% | 91.8% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 19503 | 2.34 | 44.2 | 19.0% | 27.7% | 2.9% | 1961 | $1,145 | 24.5% | 90.7% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 19504 | 2.42 | 53.3 | 4.8% | 12.3% | 5.2% | 1975 | $1,186 | 30.4% | 94.1% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 18056 | 3.13 | 42.0 | 18.2% | 22.7% | 4.8% | 1976 | $1,634 | 30.0% | 85.6% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 18074 | 2.41 | 47.3 | 4.1% | 11.8% | 4.1% | 1979 | $2,012 | 43.5% | 96.1% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 18935 | 2.65 | 37.2 | 12.6% | 10.1% | 4.5% | 1995 | $1,719 | 33.1% | 96.8% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 18970 | 2.33 | 41.8 | 5.3% | 25.8% | 4.0% | 1966 | $1,439 | 29.5% | 96.0% | 0.7% |
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 18073. 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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