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Household size in ZIP 19096
| Period | ZIP 19096 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 19096 average 2.61 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has climbed from 2.49 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
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 19096
| Period | ZIP 19096 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.6 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.5 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.7 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.6 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.0 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 19096 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has dropped from 46.6 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
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 19096
| Period | ZIP 19096 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 19096: 5.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 19096 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
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 19096
Renters in ZIP 19096
| Period | ZIP 19096 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.7% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.4% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.7% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 21.7% of households in ZIP 19096 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 35.9% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the west. The renter share has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 19096
| Period | ZIP 19096 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.0% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.8% of homes in ZIP 19096 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.6 points, in line with the national trend. Only 28 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
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 19096
| Period | ZIP 19096 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1950 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1948 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1951 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 19096 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1951, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the southwest 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 19096
| Period | ZIP 19096 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,384 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,576 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,567 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,905 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$521 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 19096 pays $1,905 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $521 a month from 2006–10, a 38% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the south.
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 19096
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 19096
| Period | ZIP 19096 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.8% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 77.9% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 84.9% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 79.2% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 19096 is highly educated: about eight in ten adults 25 and older (79.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine 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 19096
| Period | ZIP 19096 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.6% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.1% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.8% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.7% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 19096: 98.7% 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 1.1 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 19096
| Period | ZIP 19096 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 19096 than nationally: unemployment was 4.4%, against 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 19096 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 19096 | 2.61 | 44.6 | 5.7% | 21.7% | 2.8% | 1951 | $1,905 | 79.2% | 98.7% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 19003 | 2.36 | 39.3 | 5.7% | 34.9% | 4.9% | 1947 | $1,617 | 71.7% | 98.0% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 19066 | 2.77 | 43.0 | 2.5% | 10.3% | 3.8% | 1942 | $2,168 | 85.5% | 97.4% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 19072 | 2.42 | 46.7 | 4.2% | 30.0% | 5.9% | 1947 | $1,779 | 79.5% | 98.9% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 19151 | 2.57 | 34.0 | 25.2% | 39.3% | 10.5% | 1945 | $1,296 | 31.0% | 93.4% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 19041 | 2.28 | 44.8 | 8.4% | 26.6% | 7.1% | 1959 | $2,176 | 78.5% | 97.1% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 19083 | 2.79 | 40.6 | 5.7% | 11.1% | 3.5% | 1948 | $1,560 | 61.2% | 96.8% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 19004 | 2.63 | 40.0 | 9.2% | 29.1% | 8.9% | 1964 | $1,849 | 73.6% | 97.6% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 19131 | 2.25 | 37.0 | 21.2% | 55.3% | 15.7% | 1948 | $1,407 | 29.3% | 91.9% | 9.2% |
| ZIP 19082 | 2.86 | 35.0 | 18.9% | 50.5% | 7.6% | 1944 | $1,340 | 22.0% | 85.7% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 19139 | 2.37 | 35.6 | 22.3% | 61.2% | 19.4% | 1943 | $1,257 | 22.9% | 85.7% | 11.2% |
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 19096. 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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