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Population and households in ZIP 19073
Household size in ZIP 19073
| Period | ZIP 19073 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.59 people per household, ZIP 19073 sits close to the national average of 2.65. ZIP 19073 has larger households than most Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
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 19073
| Period | ZIP 19073 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.1 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.2 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.8 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.2 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.1 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 19073 skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. ZIP 19073 is older than at least four in five Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
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 19073
| Period | ZIP 19073 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 19073: 4.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 32 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 19073
Renters in ZIP 19073
| Period | ZIP 19073 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.6% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.6% of households in ZIP 19073 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 40.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.8 points, mirroring the country.
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 19073
| Period | ZIP 19073 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 19073: just 4.0% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.2 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 19073 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of 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 19073
| Period | ZIP 19073 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 19073 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the wider Philadelphia area, where the median home dates to 1968. The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the east 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 19073
| Period | ZIP 19073 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,474 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,601 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,508 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,156 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$682 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 19073 runs $2,156 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $682 a month since 2006–10, up 46%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the east.
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 19073
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 19073
| Period | ZIP 19073 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.4% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 58.2% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.9% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 66.0% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 19073: 66.0% 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. The share with a degree has risen 9.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 43 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 19073
| Period | ZIP 19073 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.1% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.5% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.4% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.4% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 19073: 97.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. ZIP 19073 has a higher 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 19073
| Period | ZIP 19073 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 19073 has been strong: just 1.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 33 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 19073 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 19073 | 2.59 | 47.2 | 4.2% | 20.6% | 4.0% | 1978 | $2,156 | 66.0% | 97.4% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 19008 | 2.89 | 44.9 | 3.6% | 16.5% | 5.5% | 1962 | $1,797 | 50.1% | 95.5% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 19312 | 2.75 | 48.0 | 6.3% | 11.8% | 5.7% | 1969 | $2,208 | 77.7% | 97.3% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 19333 | 2.63 | 44.0 | 9.3% | 29.9% | 5.3% | 1968 | $2,158 | 81.1% | 99.0% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 19063 | 2.50 | 47.0 | 5.4% | 31.4% | 5.3% | 1970 | $2,268 | 59.6% | 96.3% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 19087 | 2.72 | 41.2 | 7.2% | 27.3% | 5.6% | 1966 | $2,184 | 74.1% | 98.1% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 19085 | 2.93 | 35.5 | 4.2% | 5.7% | 5.1% | 1959 | $1,948 | 78.8% | 86.3% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 19301 | 2.51 | 44.4 | 7.2% | 19.7% | 6.3% | 1977 | $2,248 | 74.5% | 97.6% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 19010 | 2.56 | 36.1 | 5.0% | 34.3% | 9.1% | 1962 | $2,121 | 75.3% | 97.7% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 19083 | 2.79 | 40.6 | 5.7% | 11.1% | 3.5% | 1948 | $1,560 | 61.2% | 96.8% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 19064 | 2.88 | 42.2 | 4.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% | 1957 | $1,526 | 52.2% | 97.2% | 3.2% |
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 19073. 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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