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Population and households in ZIP 19006
Household size in ZIP 19006
| Period | ZIP 19006 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.76 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.77 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.81 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.86 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 19006 holds 2.86 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.76, even as the national average fell. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 41 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 19006
| Period | ZIP 19006 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.0 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.8 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.4 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.1 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.0 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 19006 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has dropped from 47.0 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
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 19006
| Period | ZIP 19006 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.9% of households in ZIP 19006, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.9 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 19006
Renters in ZIP 19006
| Period | ZIP 19006 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.0% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.6% of households in ZIP 19006 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 38.1% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the west. The renter share is up 2.6 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 19006
| Period | ZIP 19006 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 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 | 4.3% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 19006: just 4.3% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.7 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 19006 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 19006
| Period | ZIP 19006 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 19006 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1966, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The picture is much the same across the Philadelphia area. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the west has the oldest housing.
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 19006
| Period | ZIP 19006 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,065 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,339 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,608 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,791 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$726 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 19006 runs $1,791 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $726 a month since 2006–10, up 68%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 30.2% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the west.
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 19006
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 19006
| Period | ZIP 19006 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.9% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 50.4% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.1% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.1% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 19006 is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (54.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.3 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 19006 has a higher share of college graduates than the great majority of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
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 19006
| Period | ZIP 19006 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.1% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.4% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.2% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.0% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 19006: 96.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.9 points, as it has nationally.
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 19006
| Period | ZIP 19006 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 19006 than nationally: unemployment was 3.9%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 19006 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 19006 | 2.86 | 46.1 | 6.9% | 18.6% | 4.3% | 1966 | $1,791 | 54.1% | 96.0% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 19009 | 2.64 | 42.7 | 7.2% | 32.6% | 9.8% | 1971 | $1,571 | 68.4% | 98.5% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 19116 | 2.44 | 46.5 | 8.0% | 39.3% | 4.9% | 1971 | $1,202 | 36.1% | 89.4% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 19115 | 2.40 | 46.6 | 7.5% | 36.9% | 3.3% | 1969 | $1,388 | 38.0% | 90.3% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 19090 | 2.61 | 36.8 | 12.0% | 35.5% | 7.8% | 1962 | $1,732 | 42.6% | 96.4% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 19046 | 2.46 | 44.1 | 7.7% | 34.7% | 7.5% | 1953 | $1,383 | 62.0% | 96.3% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 19001 | 2.68 | 42.3 | 6.4% | 19.8% | 7.3% | 1958 | $1,470 | 49.5% | 94.6% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 19040 | 2.74 | 39.8 | 8.0% | 31.4% | 7.3% | 1960 | $1,632 | 40.3% | 94.4% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 19053 | 2.76 | 45.5 | 8.6% | 14.5% | 4.4% | 1972 | $1,745 | 36.0% | 93.6% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 19152 | 2.73 | 41.8 | 14.2% | 39.8% | 6.8% | 1960 | $1,516 | 28.1% | 89.6% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 19111 | 2.62 | 38.7 | 14.5% | 44.9% | 7.3% | 1958 | $1,329 | 24.1% | 85.4% | 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 19006. 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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