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Household size in ZIP 18902
| Period | ZIP 18902 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.99 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.86 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.81 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.85 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 18902 average 2.85 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Household size has dropped from 2.99 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 45 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have larger households.
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 18902
| Period | ZIP 18902 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.2 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.9 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.6 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.8 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.7 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.8, ZIP 18902 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.2, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the southeast.
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 18902
| Period | ZIP 18902 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 18902: 6.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Compared with other Pennsylvania ZIP codes, ZIP 18902 has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
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 18902
Renters in ZIP 18902
| Period | ZIP 18902 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 18902 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 7.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 33.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 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 18902
| Period | ZIP 18902 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.9% of homes in ZIP 18902 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 18902 has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
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 18902
| Period | ZIP 18902 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 18902 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 21 have newer 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 18902
| Period | ZIP 18902 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,266 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,474 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,914 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,048 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$782 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 18902 costs $2,048 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $782 a month since 2006–10, up 62%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 32.2% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the south.
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 18902
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 18902
| Period | ZIP 18902 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.0% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 59.9% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.3% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 66.8% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 18902: 66.8% 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. The share with a degree has risen 8.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 38 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
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 18902
| Period | ZIP 18902 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.0% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.8% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.5% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.5% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 18902: 98.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 14 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 18902
| Period | ZIP 18902 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 18902 runs below the national rate: 3.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. 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 18902 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 18902 | 2.85 | 45.8 | 6.6% | 7.7% | 3.9% | 1990 | $2,048 | 66.8% | 98.5% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 18912 | 2.39 | 55.7 | 2.8% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 1980 | $1,521 | 69.5% | 98.2% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 18928 | 2.08 | 60.1 | 2.3% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 1980 | $1,421 | 66.3% | 96.7% | 0.6% |
| ZIP 18913 | 2.74 | 50.3 | 5.9% | 8.4% | 6.6% | 1978 | $1,588 | 65.2% | 99.7% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 18901 | 2.33 | 47.2 | 7.0% | 32.1% | 5.9% | 1973 | $2,038 | 59.0% | 98.3% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 18923 | 2.69 | 43.1 | 5.8% | 15.2% | 5.0% | 1999 | $2,011 | 58.3% | 97.6% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 18947 | 2.70 | 46.9 | 3.8% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 1984 | $2,024 | 52.5% | 97.0% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 18925 | 2.92 | 42.9 | 4.3% | 9.2% | 2.3% | 1996 | $2,337 | 68.2% | 99.0% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 18917 | 2.13 | 42.6 | 7.4% | 35.6% | 5.4% | 1976 | $1,436 | 37.6% | 92.2% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 18938 | 2.27 | 56.4 | 2.6% | 11.8% | 5.3% | 1984 | $2,052 | 69.4% | 98.3% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 18929 | 2.99 | 42.9 | 3.1% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 1990 | $1,832 | 62.2% | 97.3% | 4.1% |
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 18902. 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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