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Population and households in ZIP 18954
Household size in ZIP 18954
| Period | ZIP 18954 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.21 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.98 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.90 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.86 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.36 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 18954 average 2.86 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.21, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 43 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 18954
| Period | ZIP 18954 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.0 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.0 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.7 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.2 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 18954 skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.7, 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 41.5 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 38 are 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 18954
| Period | ZIP 18954 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 18954: 3.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 20 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 18954
Renters in ZIP 18954
| Period | ZIP 18954 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.4% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.6% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 1.8% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 1.8% of households in ZIP 18954 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 (35.5%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. No other Pennsylvania ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 18954
| Period | ZIP 18954 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.5% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.0% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 1.8% of homes in ZIP 18954 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four 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 18954
| Period | ZIP 18954 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 18954 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the wider Philadelphia area, where the median home dates to 1968. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the northeast.
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 18954
| Period | ZIP 18954 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,054 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,500 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,158 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,088 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,035 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 18954 pays $2,088 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,035 a month since 2006–10, up 98%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.2% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only 27 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher rents.
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 18954
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 18954
| Period | ZIP 18954 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.0% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.3% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.3% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 65.1% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +17.1 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 18954 is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (65.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 17.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 49 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 18954
| Period | ZIP 18954 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.2% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.8% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.6% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.7% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 18954: 97.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 53 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 18954
| Period | ZIP 18954 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.3% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 18954 has been low: just 1.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.1 points, in line with the national trend.
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 18954 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 18954 | 2.86 | 48.7 | 3.6% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1979 | $2,088 | 65.1% | 97.7% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 18966 | 2.67 | 47.9 | 5.2% | 10.1% | 4.5% | 1973 | $2,091 | 51.6% | 97.9% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 18980 | 2.78 | 41.5 | 9.8% | 17.7% | 3.0% | 1960 | $1,605 | 52.1% | 98.5% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 18940 | 2.57 | 47.5 | 7.7% | 14.3% | 3.1% | 1984 | $2,243 | 66.4% | 97.1% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 18974 | 2.52 | 46.9 | 6.0% | 25.7% | 4.4% | 1976 | $1,691 | 40.3% | 95.7% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 19053 | 2.76 | 45.5 | 8.6% | 14.5% | 4.4% | 1972 | $1,745 | 36.0% | 93.6% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 18929 | 2.99 | 42.9 | 3.1% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 1990 | $1,832 | 62.2% | 97.3% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 19047 | 2.56 | 43.8 | 6.8% | 28.0% | 3.3% | 1976 | $1,967 | 46.7% | 96.4% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 19040 | 2.74 | 39.8 | 8.0% | 31.4% | 7.3% | 1960 | $1,632 | 40.3% | 94.4% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 18925 | 2.92 | 42.9 | 4.3% | 9.2% | 2.3% | 1996 | $2,337 | 68.2% | 99.0% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 19009 | 2.64 | 42.7 | 7.2% | 32.6% | 9.8% | 1971 | $1,571 | 68.4% | 98.5% | 2.6% |
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 18954. 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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