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Population and households in ZIP 19103
Household size in ZIP 19103
| Period | ZIP 19103 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.43 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.56 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.59 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.47 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 19103 is a place of small households, averaging 1.47 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 1.43, even as the national average fell. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two have smaller 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 19103
| Period | ZIP 19103 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.7 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.8 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.5 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.6 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 19103 is 43.6 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the center.
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 19103
| Period | ZIP 19103 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 1.2% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.2% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 19103: 1.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 5.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Pennsylvania ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 19103
Renters in ZIP 19103
| Period | ZIP 19103 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.2% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 64.3% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.7% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 68.9% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 19103: 68.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly half of owners (47.8%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.8 points, mirroring the country. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine have a higher 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 19103
| Period | ZIP 19103 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 19103: 15.1% 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. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 61 have a higher 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 19103
| Period | ZIP 19103 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1957 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 19103 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1957, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southwest.
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 19103
| Period | ZIP 19103 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,231 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,456 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,750 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,062 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$830 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 19103 costs $2,062 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $830 a month since 2006–10, up 67%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 27.2% of the typical renter's income, just under 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 19103
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 19103
| Period | ZIP 19103 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.5% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 79.4% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 83.8% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 83.1% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 19103 is highly educated: just over eight in ten adults 25 and older (83.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.6 points, in line with the national trend. Only three 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 19103
| Period | ZIP 19103 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.7% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.9% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.6% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.9% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 19103: 97.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 38 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 19103
| Period | ZIP 19103 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 19103 has been strong: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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 19103 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 19103 | 1.47 | 43.6 | 1.2% | 68.9% | 15.1% | 1957 | $2,062 | 83.1% | 97.9% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 19102 | 1.33 | 33.5 | 2.8% | 77.8% | 12.6% | 1967 | $2,221 | 90.4% | 99.5% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 19109 | 1.37 | 29.9 | 14.0% | 98.6% | 10.8% | 2004 | $2,370 | 87.4% | 91.5% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 19107 | 1.50 | 34.5 | 3.3% | 78.4% | 11.8% | 1966 | $1,814 | 72.6% | 92.7% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 19146 | 2.13 | 32.4 | 9.7% | 49.8% | 14.3% | 1955 | $1,939 | 65.6% | 95.1% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 19130 | 1.81 | 35.3 | 4.8% | 62.1% | 8.8% | 1968 | $1,987 | 80.8% | 97.6% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 19106 | 1.49 | 46.7 | 12.3% | 57.6% | 13.3% | 1966 | $2,181 | 80.4% | 94.9% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 19147 | 2.03 | 35.8 | 7.6% | 47.5% | 7.2% | 1951 | $1,780 | 70.1% | 93.9% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 19104 | 1.94 | 27.1 | 12.2% | 82.5% | 15.7% | 1959 | $1,603 | 60.6% | 92.9% | 10.2% |
| ZIP 19123 | 1.89 | 35.3 | 6.1% | 69.0% | 8.6% | 1981 | $1,703 | 63.3% | 94.0% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 19145 | 2.32 | 39.1 | 14.8% | 42.3% | 12.3% | 1947 | $1,569 | 37.2% | 86.6% | 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 19103. 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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