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Population and households in ZIP 19031
Household size in ZIP 19031
| Period | ZIP 19031 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 19031 are small: just 2.37 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.46 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 19031
| Period | ZIP 19031 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.2 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.1 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.6 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.4 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 19031 skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.4, 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 45.2, in line with the national trend.
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 19031
| Period | ZIP 19031 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 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 19031: 6.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 19031
Renters in ZIP 19031
| Period | ZIP 19031 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.6% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.5% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.8% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 19031 own their homes; 24.8% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Just over a third of owners (34.7%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 6.7 points, 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 19031
| Period | ZIP 19031 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 19031: just 3.8% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.8 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 19031
| Period | ZIP 19031 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 19031 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1968, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1959 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 19031
| Period | ZIP 19031 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $997 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,188 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,467 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,572 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$574 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 19031 pays $1,572 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $574 a month from 2006–10, a 58% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 19031
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 19031
| Period | ZIP 19031 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.5% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 54.2% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.8% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 62.6% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 19031: 62.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.0 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 19031
| Period | ZIP 19031 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.6% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.2% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.7% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.2% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 19031: 96.2% 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 edged up 0.6 points, a smaller shift than 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 19031
| Period | ZIP 19031 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 19031 than nationally: unemployment was 4.6%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 19031 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 19031 | 2.37 | 48.4 | 6.6% | 24.8% | 3.8% | 1968 | $1,572 | 62.6% | 96.2% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 19075 | 2.58 | 41.6 | 6.4% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 1953 | $1,362 | 58.2% | 98.1% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 19034 | 2.66 | 45.9 | 9.4% | 16.7% | 3.1% | 1966 | $1,796 | 61.9% | 95.2% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 19118 | 2.08 | 46.3 | 6.2% | 47.5% | 7.1% | 1946 | $1,864 | 77.9% | 98.1% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 19038 | 2.66 | 41.3 | 7.4% | 16.6% | 4.2% | 1950 | $1,365 | 58.9% | 96.7% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 19444 | 2.52 | 46.6 | 4.7% | 19.8% | 5.7% | 1973 | $2,496 | 64.8% | 97.6% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 19150 | 2.33 | 43.8 | 16.7% | 24.5% | 6.1% | 1955 | $1,257 | 30.7% | 91.9% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 19095 | 2.18 | 44.4 | 9.2% | 53.1% | 8.3% | 1961 | $1,576 | 59.7% | 95.2% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 19025 | 2.76 | 44.9 | 2.2% | 22.3% | 4.0% | 1980 | $3,007 | 68.9% | 97.9% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 19119 | 2.17 | 43.6 | 12.4% | 39.7% | 8.5% | 1942 | $1,440 | 57.7% | 96.4% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 19462 | 2.49 | 42.6 | 9.4% | 27.4% | 2.2% | 1968 | $1,746 | 53.2% | 94.5% | 3.1% |
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 19031. 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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