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Population and households in ZIP 19008
Household size in ZIP 19008
| Period | ZIP 19008 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.89 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.17 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 19008 holds 2.89 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.73, even as the national average fell. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 29 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 19008
| Period | ZIP 19008 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.4 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.1 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.6 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.9 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.5 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 19008 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.9, 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 edged down from 45.4, 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 19008
| Period | ZIP 19008 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.6% of households in ZIP 19008, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 19 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 19008
Renters in ZIP 19008
| Period | ZIP 19008 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.5% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 16.5% of households in ZIP 19008 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 41.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.3 points, even as the national share rose.
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 19008
| Period | ZIP 19008 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.5% of homes in ZIP 19008 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. The Philadelphia area as a whole looks much the same.
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 19008
| Period | ZIP 19008 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 19008 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1962, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the center 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 19008
| Period | ZIP 19008 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $974 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,145 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,320 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,797 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$823 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 19008 costs $1,797 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $823 a month since 2006–10, up 84%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.5% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are 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 19008
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 19008
| Period | ZIP 19008 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.3% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.4% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.8% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.1% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.8 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 19008 is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (50.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 16.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the east.
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 19008
| Period | ZIP 19008 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.9% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.8% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.5% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.5% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 19008: 95.5% 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 5.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 19008
| Period | ZIP 19008 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 19008 than nationally: unemployment was 4.0%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 19008 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 19008 | 2.89 | 44.9 | 3.6% | 16.5% | 5.5% | 1962 | $1,797 | 50.1% | 95.5% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 19083 | 2.79 | 40.6 | 5.7% | 11.1% | 3.5% | 1948 | $1,560 | 61.2% | 96.8% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 19073 | 2.59 | 47.2 | 4.2% | 20.6% | 4.0% | 1978 | $2,156 | 66.0% | 97.4% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 19064 | 2.88 | 42.2 | 4.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% | 1957 | $1,526 | 52.2% | 97.2% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 19026 | 2.65 | 36.9 | 12.8% | 35.3% | 6.4% | 1949 | $1,326 | 45.8% | 93.7% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 19041 | 2.28 | 44.8 | 8.4% | 26.6% | 7.1% | 1959 | $2,176 | 78.5% | 97.1% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 19010 | 2.56 | 36.1 | 5.0% | 34.3% | 9.1% | 1962 | $2,121 | 75.3% | 97.7% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 19003 | 2.36 | 39.3 | 5.7% | 34.9% | 4.9% | 1947 | $1,617 | 71.7% | 98.0% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 19085 | 2.93 | 35.5 | 4.2% | 5.7% | 5.1% | 1959 | $1,948 | 78.8% | 86.3% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 19063 | 2.50 | 47.0 | 5.4% | 31.4% | 5.3% | 1970 | $2,268 | 59.6% | 96.3% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 19096 | 2.61 | 44.6 | 5.7% | 21.7% | 2.8% | 1951 | $1,905 | 79.2% | 98.7% | 4.4% |
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 19008. 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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