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Population and households in ZIP 18940
Household size in ZIP 18940
| Period | ZIP 18940 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.77 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.55 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 18940 has 2.57 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.77 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
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 18940
| Period | ZIP 18940 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.9 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.9 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.6 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.5 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.6 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 18940 skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.9, as it has nationally.
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 18940
| Period | ZIP 18940 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 18940: 7.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 1.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 18940
Renters in ZIP 18940
| Period | ZIP 18940 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 14.3% of households in ZIP 18940 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over a third of owners (35.2%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the north. The renter share has risen 3.0 points since 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 18940
| Period | ZIP 18940 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 18940: just 3.1% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 38 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 18940
| Period | ZIP 18940 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 18940 is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1984, against 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the south has the oldest housing. ZIP 18940 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 18940
| Period | ZIP 18940 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,500 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,578 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,714 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,243 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$742 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 18940 pays $2,243 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $742 a month since 2006–10, up 49%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.4% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northeast.
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 18940
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 18940
| Period | ZIP 18940 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.1% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 61.3% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.9% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 66.4% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 18940 is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (66.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 39 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 18940
| Period | ZIP 18940 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.3% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.6% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.0% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.1% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 18940: 97.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. ZIP 18940 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
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 18940
| Period | ZIP 18940 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 18940 runs below the national rate: 4.6% 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 18940 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 18940 | 2.57 | 47.5 | 7.7% | 14.3% | 3.1% | 1984 | $2,243 | 66.4% | 97.1% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 18954 | 2.86 | 48.7 | 3.6% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1979 | $2,088 | 65.1% | 97.7% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 18977 | 2.65 | 54.7 | 6.3% | 4.0% | 1.5% | 1983 | $2,126 | 71.8% | 97.7% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 18980 | 2.78 | 41.5 | 9.8% | 17.7% | 3.0% | 1960 | $1,605 | 52.1% | 98.5% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 19047 | 2.56 | 43.8 | 6.8% | 28.0% | 3.3% | 1976 | $1,967 | 46.7% | 96.4% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 18966 | 2.67 | 47.9 | 5.2% | 10.1% | 4.5% | 1973 | $2,091 | 51.6% | 97.9% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 08560 | 2.60 | 50.5 | 8.5% | 3.5% | 11.9% | 1963 | $2,178 | 57.8% | 97.6% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 08628 | 2.07 | 43.3 | 7.5% | 40.1% | 3.1% | 1978 | $1,755 | 61.6% | 96.6% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 19067 | 2.57 | 43.9 | 7.9% | 22.3% | 4.2% | 1972 | $1,879 | 55.3% | 96.1% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 19030 | 2.67 | 40.4 | 11.0% | 26.4% | 2.5% | 1965 | $1,481 | 29.7% | 94.0% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 19053 | 2.76 | 45.5 | 8.6% | 14.5% | 4.4% | 1972 | $1,745 | 36.0% | 93.6% | 6.9% |
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 18940. 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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