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Population and households in ZIP 19085
Household size in ZIP 19085
| Period | ZIP 19085 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.81 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.96 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.95 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.93 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 19085 is a place of big households: 2.93 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.81, even as the national average fell. Only 20 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 19085
| Period | ZIP 19085 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.0 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.1 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.5 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.4 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 19085 is young: half of its residents are under 35.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 36.9, even as the national median rose. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 47 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 19085
| Period | ZIP 19085 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.2% of households in ZIP 19085, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 34 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 19085
Renters in ZIP 19085
| Period | ZIP 19085 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 5.7% of households in ZIP 19085 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 39.1% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.4 points, even as the national share rose. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three have a lower share of renters.
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 19085
| Period | ZIP 19085 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 19085: just 5.1% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.0 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 19085
| Period | ZIP 19085 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 19085 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1959, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center 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 19085
| Period | ZIP 19085 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,755 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,900 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,603 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,948 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$193 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 19085 runs $1,948 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $193 a month from 2006–10, an 11% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 44.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 46 have higher rents.
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 19085
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 19085
| Period | ZIP 19085 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.1% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 76.3% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 83.5% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 78.8% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 19085 is highly educated: about eight in ten adults 25 and older (78.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 2.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only ten 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 19085
| Period | ZIP 19085 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.3% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.1% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.9% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.3% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −12.0 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in ZIP 19085 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 12.0 points, even as the national rate rose. ZIP 19085 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 19085
| Period | ZIP 19085 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.3%, unemployment in ZIP 19085 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Philadelphia area overall (6.1%). 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 19085 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 19085 | 2.93 | 35.5 | 4.2% | 5.7% | 5.1% | 1959 | $1,948 | 78.8% | 86.3% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 19010 | 2.56 | 36.1 | 5.0% | 34.3% | 9.1% | 1962 | $2,121 | 75.3% | 97.7% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 19041 | 2.28 | 44.8 | 8.4% | 26.6% | 7.1% | 1959 | $2,176 | 78.5% | 97.1% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 19035 | 2.88 | 47.0 | 9.3% | 15.5% | 8.7% | 1969 | $3,076 | 85.5% | 97.8% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 19087 | 2.72 | 41.2 | 7.2% | 27.3% | 5.6% | 1966 | $2,184 | 74.1% | 98.1% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 19003 | 2.36 | 39.3 | 5.7% | 34.9% | 4.9% | 1947 | $1,617 | 71.7% | 98.0% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 19428 | 2.18 | 35.6 | 5.9% | 47.1% | 6.6% | 1966 | $1,964 | 66.1% | 97.2% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 19333 | 2.63 | 44.0 | 9.3% | 29.9% | 5.3% | 1968 | $2,158 | 81.1% | 99.0% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 19406 | 2.02 | 37.4 | 4.6% | 49.4% | 8.0% | 1991 | $2,186 | 72.6% | 97.7% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 19405 | 2.33 | 33.0 | 9.9% | 55.4% | 10.8% | 1963 | $1,325 | 45.7% | 95.6% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 19008 | 2.89 | 44.9 | 3.6% | 16.5% | 5.5% | 1962 | $1,797 | 50.1% | 95.5% | 4.0% |
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 19085. 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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