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Population and households in ZIP 18705
Household size in ZIP 18705
| Period | ZIP 18705 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.24 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 18705 has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.30, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
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 18705
| Period | ZIP 18705 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.6 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.5 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 18705 is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.4, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has dropped from 41.8 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the northwest.
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 18705
| Period | ZIP 18705 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 18705: 15.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 5.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 18705 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 18705
Renters in ZIP 18705
| Period | ZIP 18705 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.9% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.5% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.2% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.9% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in ZIP 18705 is about as common as it is nationally: 36.9% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in Pennsylvania overall (30.7%). About half of owners (51.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 18705
| Period | ZIP 18705 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 18705 is close to the national rate: 11.0% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Pennsylvania as a whole (9.1%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 1.0 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 18705
| Period | ZIP 18705 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1946 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1946 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1945 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1946 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 18705 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1946, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 48 have older homes.
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 18705
| Period | ZIP 18705 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $634 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $673 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $782 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,059 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$425 | +$494 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 18705 runs $1,059 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $425 a month since 2006–10, up 67%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 26.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 18705
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 18705
| Period | ZIP 18705 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.7% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.8% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 18705: 24.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.1 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north 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 18705
| Period | ZIP 18705 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.6% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.4% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 18705 have finished high school as nationally: 90.2%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Pennsylvania as a whole (91.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.6 points, in line with the national trend.
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 18705
| Period | ZIP 18705 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.1%, unemployment in ZIP 18705 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.6 points from 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 18705 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 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 18704 | 2.31 | 42.5 | 13.9% | 40.5% | 8.0% | 1954 | $1,019 | 26.3% | 92.2% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 18701 | 1.44 | 34.2 | 3.6% | 95.1% | 28.0% | 1949 | $886 | 25.5% | 83.3% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 18709 | 1.97 | 45.6 | 14.3% | 40.6% | 12.9% | 1951 | $1,052 | 16.7% | 83.1% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 18644 | 2.17 | 49.6 | 9.7% | 28.8% | 5.8% | 1960 | $1,046 | 33.5% | 94.9% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 18640 | 2.21 | 41.7 | 13.6% | 39.8% | 7.9% | 1962 | $962 | 28.2% | 93.9% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 18643 | 2.24 | 45.7 | 9.0% | 29.2% | 11.2% | 1963 | $1,008 | 29.3% | 94.0% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 18706 | 2.46 | 39.7 | 17.0% | 33.7% | 15.0% | 1960 | $905 | 18.4% | 91.6% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 18651 | 2.50 | 40.2 | 18.7% | 42.8% | 17.1% | 1947 | $973 | 12.0% | 84.6% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 18708 | 2.28 | 45.7 | 9.8% | 14.9% | 5.9% | 1970 | $1,022 | 39.6% | 94.5% | 3.4% |
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 18705. 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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