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Population and households in ZIP 19116
Household size in ZIP 19116
| Period | ZIP 19116 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 19116 has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.62, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest 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 19116
| Period | ZIP 19116 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.6 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.1 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.8 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.5 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 19116 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.5, 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 42.6, 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 19116
| Period | ZIP 19116 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 19116: 8.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.6 points, 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 19116
Renters in ZIP 19116
| Period | ZIP 19116 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.4% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.9% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.3% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in ZIP 19116 than nationally: 39.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 45.3% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the east. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.2 points, as it has 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 19116
| Period | ZIP 19116 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.9% of homes in ZIP 19116 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 5.0 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 19116
| Period | ZIP 19116 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 19116 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the northwest.
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 19116
| Period | ZIP 19116 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $888 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $898 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,035 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,202 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$315 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 19116 runs $1,202 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $315 a month from 2006–10, a 35% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the center.
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 19116
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 19116
| Period | ZIP 19116 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.5% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.7% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.6% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.1% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 19116 (36.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Philadelphia area as a whole (42.3%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.6 points, as it has nationally.
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 19116
| Period | ZIP 19116 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.2% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.1% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.3% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.4% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 19116 have finished high school as nationally: 89.4%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Philadelphia area (91.9%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.2 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 19116
| Period | ZIP 19116 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in ZIP 19116 than nationally: unemployment was 6.7%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 19116 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 19116 | 2.44 | 46.5 | 8.0% | 39.3% | 4.9% | 1971 | $1,202 | 36.1% | 89.4% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 19115 | 2.40 | 46.6 | 7.5% | 36.9% | 3.3% | 1969 | $1,388 | 38.0% | 90.3% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 19006 | 2.86 | 46.1 | 6.9% | 18.6% | 4.3% | 1966 | $1,791 | 54.1% | 96.0% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 19009 | 2.64 | 42.7 | 7.2% | 32.6% | 9.8% | 1971 | $1,571 | 68.4% | 98.5% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 19154 | 2.70 | 39.3 | 12.3% | 24.3% | 5.4% | 1967 | $1,421 | 28.4% | 91.3% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 19053 | 2.76 | 45.5 | 8.6% | 14.5% | 4.4% | 1972 | $1,745 | 36.0% | 93.6% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 19114 | 2.19 | 44.2 | 10.0% | 37.0% | 6.0% | 1969 | $1,429 | 29.6% | 91.1% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 19152 | 2.73 | 41.8 | 14.2% | 39.8% | 6.8% | 1960 | $1,516 | 28.1% | 89.6% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 19020 | 2.52 | 43.1 | 8.9% | 38.4% | 4.7% | 1974 | $1,638 | 32.4% | 89.5% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 19046 | 2.46 | 44.1 | 7.7% | 34.7% | 7.5% | 1953 | $1,383 | 62.0% | 96.3% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 18966 | 2.67 | 47.9 | 5.2% | 10.1% | 4.5% | 1973 | $2,091 | 51.6% | 97.9% | 3.4% |
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 19116. 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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