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Population and households in ZIP 18704
Household size in ZIP 18704
| Period | ZIP 18704 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.20 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.26 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.21 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 18704 are small: just 2.31 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. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.20, 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 18704
| Period | ZIP 18704 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.4 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.5 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.5 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 18704 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.5, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has dropped from 44.4 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the east.
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 18704
| Period | ZIP 18704 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in ZIP 18704 (13.9%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 3.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 18704 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 18704
Renters in ZIP 18704
| Period | ZIP 18704 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.8% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.9% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.5% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in ZIP 18704 than nationally: 40.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among owners, 40.5% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 3.7 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 18704
| Period | ZIP 18704 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 18704 than nationally: 8.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Pennsylvania as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has fallen 3.5 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 18704
| Period | ZIP 18704 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1945 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1951 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1951 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1954 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 18704 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1954, 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 1945 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
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 18704
| Period | ZIP 18704 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $633 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $727 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $824 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,019 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$386 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 18704 pays $1,019 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $386 a month since 2006–10, up 61%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 31.1% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the center and lowest 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 18704
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 18704
| Period | ZIP 18704 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.0% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.1% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.4% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older in ZIP 18704 (26.3%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the west.
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 18704
| Period | ZIP 18704 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.6% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 18704 is a bit above the national rate: 92.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Pennsylvania as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma is up 3.4 points from 2006–10, 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 18704
| Period | ZIP 18704 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in ZIP 18704 than nationally: unemployment was 7.0%, against 5.4%. ZIP 18704 has higher unemployment than the great majority of Pennsylvania ZIP codes. 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 18704 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 18704 | 2.31 | 42.5 | 13.9% | 40.5% | 8.0% | 1954 | $1,019 | 26.3% | 92.2% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 18709 | 1.97 | 45.6 | 14.3% | 40.6% | 12.9% | 1951 | $1,052 | 16.7% | 83.1% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 18701 | 1.44 | 34.2 | 3.6% | 95.1% | 28.0% | 1949 | $886 | 25.5% | 83.3% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 18705 | 2.44 | 38.4 | 15.8% | 36.9% | 11.0% | 1946 | $1,059 | 24.8% | 90.2% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 18702 | 2.42 | 40.0 | 19.3% | 42.4% | 16.1% | 1954 | $1,063 | 21.2% | 84.7% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 18651 | 2.50 | 40.2 | 18.7% | 42.8% | 17.1% | 1947 | $973 | 12.0% | 84.6% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 18644 | 2.17 | 49.6 | 9.7% | 28.8% | 5.8% | 1960 | $1,046 | 33.5% | 94.9% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 18708 | 2.28 | 45.7 | 9.8% | 14.9% | 5.9% | 1970 | $1,022 | 39.6% | 94.5% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 18706 | 2.46 | 39.7 | 17.0% | 33.7% | 15.0% | 1960 | $905 | 18.4% | 91.6% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 18643 | 2.24 | 45.7 | 9.0% | 29.2% | 11.2% | 1963 | $1,008 | 29.3% | 94.0% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 18640 | 2.21 | 41.7 | 13.6% | 39.8% | 7.9% | 1962 | $962 | 28.2% | 93.9% | 4.8% |
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 18704. 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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