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Population and households in ZIP 19023
Household size in ZIP 19023
| Period | ZIP 19023 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.91 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.09 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.94 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.33 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.58 people per household, ZIP 19023 sits close to the national average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.91, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the east and smallest 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 19023
| Period | ZIP 19023 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.4 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.9 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.1 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.6 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 19023 is 36.6 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 32.4 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the northwest.
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 19023
| Period | ZIP 19023 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.1% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.9% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 25.8% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly a quarter of households in ZIP 19023 (23.3%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 24 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 19023
Renters in ZIP 19023
| Period | ZIP 19023 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.1% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.3% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.5% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 19023 than nationally: 47.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 29.6% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the northwest. The renter share has risen 5.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 19023
| Period | ZIP 19023 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 19023 is close to the national rate: 10.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider Philadelphia area (6.9%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.6 points, 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 19023
| Period | ZIP 19023 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1944 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1944 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1946 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1949 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 19023 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1949, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1944 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. ZIP 19023 has older 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 19023
| Period | ZIP 19023 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $897 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $959 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,062 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,241 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$344 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 19023 costs $1,241 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $344 a month from 2006–10, a 38% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 36.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 19023
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 19023
| Period | ZIP 19023 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 19023: 15.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 34 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 19023
| Period | ZIP 19023 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.1% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.8% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.2% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.5% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in ZIP 19023 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 2.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 19023 has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five 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 19023
| Period | ZIP 19023 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 19023 runs well above the national rate: 13.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only 11 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.6 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 19023 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 19023 | 2.58 | 36.6 | 23.3% | 47.5% | 10.8% | 1949 | $1,241 | 15.9% | 87.5% | 13.7% |
| ZIP 19079 | 2.96 | 34.9 | 24.8% | 40.0% | 14.4% | 1956 | $1,412 | 20.2% | 94.0% | 14.5% |
| ZIP 19153 | 2.32 | 38.8 | 18.6% | 48.1% | 4.7% | 1963 | $1,424 | 25.3% | 86.8% | 11.4% |
| ZIP 19050 | 2.43 | 41.6 | 17.4% | 41.8% | 5.3% | 1947 | $1,321 | 30.9% | 93.6% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 19036 | 2.68 | 41.0 | 11.2% | 22.2% | 5.1% | 1956 | $1,465 | 24.0% | 95.6% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 19142 | 2.38 | 34.6 | 22.9% | 54.0% | 9.1% | 1943 | $1,397 | 12.0% | 80.5% | 14.6% |
| ZIP 19018 | 2.47 | 38.9 | 11.5% | 34.9% | 5.0% | 1958 | $1,400 | 28.6% | 93.6% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 19032 | 2.67 | 30.0 | 24.8% | 32.4% | 6.6% | 1961 | $1,449 | 22.1% | 89.4% | 9.7% |
| ZIP 19043 | 2.51 | 46.5 | 9.9% | 26.3% | 5.6% | 1970 | $1,160 | 23.4% | 97.5% | 12.7% |
| ZIP 19074 | 2.69 | 41.2 | 16.3% | 24.3% | 10.0% | 1950 | $1,451 | 26.7% | 93.6% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 19143 | 2.30 | 34.6 | 16.7% | 53.7% | 13.0% | 1940 | $1,470 | 29.1% | 92.2% | 7.3% |
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 19023. 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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