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Population and households in ZIP 19106
Household size in ZIP 19106
| Period | ZIP 19106 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.57 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.68 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.72 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.49 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 19106 is a place of small households, averaging 1.49 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 edged down from 1.57, as it has nationally. Only three of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 19106
| Period | ZIP 19106 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.8 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.4 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.7 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.9 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 19106 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.8, mirroring the country.
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 19106
| Period | ZIP 19106 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.2% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in ZIP 19106 (12.3%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 8.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 19106
Renters in ZIP 19106
| Period | ZIP 19106 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.9% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 58.5% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.8% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 57.6% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 19106 rent: 57.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 48.3% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 6.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 19106
| Period | ZIP 19106 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in ZIP 19106 than nationally: 13.3%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 19106
| Period | ZIP 19106 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1953 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 19106 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1966, 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 1953 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the north.
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 19106
| Period | ZIP 19106 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,331 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,524 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,759 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,181 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$849 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 19106 costs $2,181 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $849 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 28.7% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest 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 19106
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 19106
| Period | ZIP 19106 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.2% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 75.6% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 78.3% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 80.4% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 19106: 80.4% 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 is up 10.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven 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 19106
| Period | ZIP 19106 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.0% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.9% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.3% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.9% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 19106: 94.9% 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 risen 2.9 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 19106
| Period | ZIP 19106 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.0% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 19106 has been low: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. ZIP 19106 has lower unemployment than at least four in five Pennsylvania ZIP codes. 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 19106 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 19106 | 1.49 | 46.7 | 12.3% | 57.6% | 13.3% | 1966 | $2,181 | 80.4% | 94.9% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 19107 | 1.50 | 34.5 | 3.3% | 78.4% | 11.8% | 1966 | $1,814 | 72.6% | 92.7% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 19109 | 1.37 | 29.9 | 14.0% | 98.6% | 10.8% | 2004 | $2,370 | 87.4% | 91.5% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 19147 | 2.03 | 35.8 | 7.6% | 47.5% | 7.2% | 1951 | $1,780 | 70.1% | 93.9% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 19102 | 1.33 | 33.5 | 2.8% | 77.8% | 12.6% | 1967 | $2,221 | 90.4% | 99.5% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 19123 | 1.89 | 35.3 | 6.1% | 69.0% | 8.6% | 1981 | $1,703 | 63.3% | 94.0% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 19103 | 1.47 | 43.6 | 1.2% | 68.9% | 15.1% | 1957 | $2,062 | 83.1% | 97.9% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 08102 | 2.41 | 35.6 | 22.5% | 74.9% | 7.6% | 1952 | $1,120 | 20.4% | 70.6% | 17.7% |
| ZIP 19130 | 1.81 | 35.3 | 4.8% | 62.1% | 8.8% | 1968 | $1,987 | 80.8% | 97.6% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 19146 | 2.13 | 32.4 | 9.7% | 49.8% | 14.3% | 1955 | $1,939 | 65.6% | 95.1% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 19122 | 2.11 | 27.2 | 13.8% | 68.0% | 9.5% | 1982 | $1,311 | 38.2% | 88.6% | 10.8% |
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 19106. 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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