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Population and households in ZIP 19079
Household size in ZIP 19079
| Period | ZIP 19079 | 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 | 2.67 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.96 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.23 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 19079 are large by national standards, averaging 2.96 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.73 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 17 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 19079
| Period | ZIP 19079 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.6 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.8 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.0 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.9 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 19079 is young: half of its residents are under 34.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 33.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 41 are younger.
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 19079
| Period | ZIP 19079 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.9% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.7% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 24.8% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 19079: 24.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 3.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only 18 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 19079
Renters in ZIP 19079
| Period | ZIP 19079 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.9% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.6% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.5% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.0% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
About four in ten households in ZIP 19079 rent their homes (40.0%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. About half of owners (49.7%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the west.
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 19079
| Period | ZIP 19079 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 19079: 14.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 5.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 19079
| Period | ZIP 19079 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1951 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1949 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 19079 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1956, 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 1951 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 19079
| Period | ZIP 19079 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $788 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $955 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,148 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,412 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$624 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 19079 costs $1,412 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $624 a month since 2006–10, up 79%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 30.1% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the southeast.
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 19079
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 19079
| Period | ZIP 19079 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.2% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 19079: 20.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 1.7 points, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
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 19079
| Period | ZIP 19079 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.5% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.1% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.7% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.0% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 19079 is above the national rate: 94.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.5 points, as it has 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 19079
| Period | ZIP 19079 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 19079 runs well above the national rate: 14.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, 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 19079 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 19079 | 2.96 | 34.9 | 24.8% | 40.0% | 14.4% | 1956 | $1,412 | 20.2% | 94.0% | 14.5% |
| ZIP 19023 | 2.58 | 36.6 | 23.3% | 47.5% | 10.8% | 1949 | $1,241 | 15.9% | 87.5% | 13.7% |
| ZIP 19032 | 2.67 | 30.0 | 24.8% | 32.4% | 6.6% | 1961 | $1,449 | 22.1% | 89.4% | 9.7% |
| ZIP 19036 | 2.68 | 41.0 | 11.2% | 22.2% | 5.1% | 1956 | $1,465 | 24.0% | 95.6% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 19153 | 2.32 | 38.8 | 18.6% | 48.1% | 4.7% | 1963 | $1,424 | 25.3% | 86.8% | 11.4% |
| ZIP 19074 | 2.69 | 41.2 | 16.3% | 24.3% | 10.0% | 1950 | $1,451 | 26.7% | 93.6% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 19018 | 2.47 | 38.9 | 11.5% | 34.9% | 5.0% | 1958 | $1,400 | 28.6% | 93.6% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 19043 | 2.51 | 46.5 | 9.9% | 26.3% | 5.6% | 1970 | $1,160 | 23.4% | 97.5% | 12.7% |
| ZIP 19142 | 2.38 | 34.6 | 22.9% | 54.0% | 9.1% | 1943 | $1,397 | 12.0% | 80.5% | 14.6% |
| ZIP 19050 | 2.43 | 41.6 | 17.4% | 41.8% | 5.3% | 1947 | $1,321 | 30.9% | 93.6% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 19076 | 2.60 | 37.1 | 25.9% | 41.8% | 8.4% | 1952 | $1,271 | 21.8% | 94.1% | 7.1% |
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 19079. 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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