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Population and households in ZIP 19118
Household size in ZIP 19118
| Period | ZIP 19118 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.15 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.22 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.24 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.08 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 19118 are small: just 2.08 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.15, as it has nationally. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 32 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 19118
| Period | ZIP 19118 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.3 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.6 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.9 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.3 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.0 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 19118 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.3, 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 39.3, 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 19118
| Period | ZIP 19118 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 19118: 6.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 19118 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 19118
Renters in ZIP 19118
| Period | ZIP 19118 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.2% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 51.5% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.0% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.5% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 19118 than nationally: 47.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. More than a quarter of owners (27.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the south.
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 19118
| Period | ZIP 19118 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 19118: 7.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Philadelphia area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.2 points, 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 19118
| Period | ZIP 19118 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1948 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1946 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1946 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1946 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 19118 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1946, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Only 43 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have older homes.
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 19118
| Period | ZIP 19118 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,100 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,449 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,602 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,864 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$764 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 19118 runs $1,864 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $764 a month since 2006–10, up 69%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.5% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 57 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 19118
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 19118
| Period | ZIP 19118 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.5% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 71.9% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.5% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 77.9% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 19118 is highly educated: about eight in ten adults 25 and older (77.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 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 19118
| Period | ZIP 19118 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.2% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.8% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.4% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.1% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 19118: 98.1% 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. Only 31 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 19118
| Period | ZIP 19118 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 19118 runs below the national rate: 4.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.1 points, as it has nationally. 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 19118 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 19118 | 2.08 | 46.3 | 6.2% | 47.5% | 7.1% | 1946 | $1,864 | 77.9% | 98.1% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 19119 | 2.17 | 43.6 | 12.4% | 39.7% | 8.5% | 1942 | $1,440 | 57.7% | 96.4% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 19150 | 2.33 | 43.8 | 16.7% | 24.5% | 6.1% | 1955 | $1,257 | 30.7% | 91.9% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 19031 | 2.37 | 48.4 | 6.6% | 24.8% | 3.8% | 1968 | $1,572 | 62.6% | 96.2% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 19128 | 2.12 | 37.6 | 7.8% | 42.7% | 7.7% | 1961 | $1,695 | 56.3% | 96.2% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 19138 | 2.62 | 37.3 | 22.4% | 25.0% | 9.6% | 1947 | $1,317 | 20.8% | 89.7% | 12.4% |
| ZIP 19038 | 2.66 | 41.3 | 7.4% | 16.6% | 4.2% | 1950 | $1,365 | 58.9% | 96.7% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 19095 | 2.18 | 44.4 | 9.2% | 53.1% | 8.3% | 1961 | $1,576 | 59.7% | 95.2% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 19075 | 2.58 | 41.6 | 6.4% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 1953 | $1,362 | 58.2% | 98.1% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 19444 | 2.52 | 46.6 | 4.7% | 19.8% | 5.7% | 1973 | $2,496 | 64.8% | 97.6% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 19144 | 2.34 | 36.0 | 20.8% | 61.8% | 9.4% | 1946 | $1,145 | 36.4% | 91.5% | 12.0% |
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 19118. 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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