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Population and households in ZIP 19070
Household size in ZIP 19070
| Period | ZIP 19070 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.32 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 19070 are small: just 2.36 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. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.68, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 19070
| Period | ZIP 19070 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.5 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.4 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.4 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.2 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.6 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.2, ZIP 19070 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 38.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the west.
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 19070
| Period | ZIP 19070 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in ZIP 19070 than nationally: 13.1%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 6.7 points, 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 19070
Renters in ZIP 19070
| Period | ZIP 19070 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.7% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.1% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.3% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 24.3% of households in ZIP 19070 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 33.2% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.5 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 19070
| Period | ZIP 19070 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 0.7% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 19070: just 0.7% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.6 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 19070 has the lowest vacancy rate of any Pennsylvania ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
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 19070
| Period | ZIP 19070 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 19070 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1956, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the south 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 19070
| Period | ZIP 19070 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,187 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $983 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,086 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,329 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$142 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 19070 costs $1,329 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $142 a month since 2006–10, up 12%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.3% of the typical renter's income, 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 19070
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 19070
| Period | ZIP 19070 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.2% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.9% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.2% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.0% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in ZIP 19070 than nationally: 39.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Still, the share is lower than in the wider Philadelphia area (42.3%). The share with a degree is up 8.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 19070
| Period | ZIP 19070 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.1% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.3% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.0% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 19070: 94.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.3 points from 2006–10, 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 19070
| Period | ZIP 19070 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 19070 has been low: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 19070 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 19070 | 2.36 | 44.2 | 13.1% | 24.3% | 0.7% | 1956 | $1,329 | 39.0% | 94.4% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 19043 | 2.51 | 46.5 | 9.9% | 26.3% | 5.6% | 1970 | $1,160 | 23.4% | 97.5% | 12.7% |
| ZIP 19033 | 2.69 | 39.1 | 11.8% | 13.8% | 5.1% | 1957 | $1,285 | 34.0% | 92.4% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 19081 | 2.38 | 37.2 | 8.4% | 21.9% | 5.4% | 1953 | $1,477 | 63.1% | 96.7% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 19036 | 2.68 | 41.0 | 11.2% | 22.2% | 5.1% | 1956 | $1,465 | 24.0% | 95.6% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 19076 | 2.60 | 37.1 | 25.9% | 41.8% | 8.4% | 1952 | $1,271 | 21.8% | 94.1% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 19064 | 2.88 | 42.2 | 4.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% | 1957 | $1,526 | 52.2% | 97.2% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 19018 | 2.47 | 38.9 | 11.5% | 34.9% | 5.0% | 1958 | $1,400 | 28.6% | 93.6% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 19078 | 2.53 | 39.4 | 10.0% | 32.8% | 5.2% | 1956 | $1,279 | 29.7% | 94.4% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 19074 | 2.69 | 41.2 | 16.3% | 24.3% | 10.0% | 1950 | $1,451 | 26.7% | 93.6% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 19094 | 2.56 | 35.1 | 10.1% | 30.5% | 4.8% | 1960 | $1,402 | 28.3% | 92.9% | 6.7% |
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 19070. 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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