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Population and households in ZIP 18938
Household size in ZIP 18938
| Period | ZIP 18938 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.39 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.27 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 18938 are small: just 2.27 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. Household size has dropped from 2.39 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 18938
| Period | ZIP 18938 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.8 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 50.2 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 53.4 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 56.4 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.6 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 18938 skews older: half of its residents are older than 56.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 48.8 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Pennsylvania ZIP code with 5,000+ people is 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 18938
| Period | ZIP 18938 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.7% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 18938: 2.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 18938
Renters in ZIP 18938
| Period | ZIP 18938 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 11.8% of households in ZIP 18938 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than four in ten owners (44.0%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 1.9 points, even as the national share rose. Only 49 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 18938
| Period | ZIP 18938 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 18938: just 5.3% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 3.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 18938
| Period | ZIP 18938 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 18938 are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. ZIP 18938 has newer homes than at least four in five 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 18938
| Period | ZIP 18938 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,463 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,591 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,820 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,052 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$589 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 18938 costs $2,052 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $589 a month since 2006–10, up 40%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 18938
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 18938
| Period | ZIP 18938 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.3% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 56.6% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.6% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 69.4% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.1 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 18938 is highly educated: about seven in ten adults 25 and older (69.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 13.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 33 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 18938
| Period | ZIP 18938 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.3% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.1% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.6% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.3% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 18938: 98.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 22 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 18938
| Period | ZIP 18938 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.5% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 18938 has been strong: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than 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 18938 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 18938 | 2.27 | 56.4 | 2.6% | 11.8% | 5.3% | 1984 | $2,052 | 69.4% | 98.3% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 18928 | 2.08 | 60.1 | 2.3% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 1980 | $1,421 | 66.3% | 96.7% | 0.6% |
| ZIP 08530 | 2.20 | 54.4 | 2.8% | 18.1% | 7.6% | 1965 | $1,619 | 60.6% | 93.6% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 18913 | 2.74 | 50.3 | 5.9% | 8.4% | 6.6% | 1978 | $1,588 | 65.2% | 99.7% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 18912 | 2.39 | 55.7 | 2.8% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 1980 | $1,521 | 69.5% | 98.2% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 18980 | 2.78 | 41.5 | 9.8% | 17.7% | 3.0% | 1960 | $1,605 | 52.1% | 98.5% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 18902 | 2.85 | 45.8 | 6.6% | 7.7% | 3.9% | 1990 | $2,048 | 66.8% | 98.5% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 08559 | 2.56 | 52.9 | 4.4% | 7.9% | 4.4% | 1978 | $1,699 | 56.5% | 97.7% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 18925 | 2.92 | 42.9 | 4.3% | 9.2% | 2.3% | 1996 | $2,337 | 68.2% | 99.0% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 18977 | 2.65 | 54.7 | 6.3% | 4.0% | 1.5% | 1983 | $2,126 | 71.8% | 97.7% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 18950 | 2.55 | 49.4 | 1.5% | 12.5% | 16.9% | 1972 | $1,468 | 46.7% | 94.9% | 1.8% |
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 18938. 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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