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Population and households in ZIP 19127
Household size in ZIP 19127
| Period | ZIP 19127 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.95 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.26 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.73 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 19127 is a place of small households, averaging 1.73 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 1.95 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only six 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 19127
| Period | ZIP 19127 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.7 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 27.2 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.1 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.2 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.6 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 19127 is young: half of its residents are under 31.2, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 31.7, even as the national median rose. Only ten of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 19127
| Period | ZIP 19127 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 19127: 2.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only five of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have 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 19127
Renters in ZIP 19127
| Period | ZIP 19127 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.3% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 56.1% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.0% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.2% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 19127 rent: 55.2% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Nearly a quarter of owners (24.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 37 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 19127
| Period | ZIP 19127 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 19127 is close to the national rate: 9.4% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider Philadelphia area (6.9%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 7.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 19127
| Period | ZIP 19127 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1944 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1940 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1940 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1948 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 19127 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1948, 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 1944 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southeast.
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 19127
| Period | ZIP 19127 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $989 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,472 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,608 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,820 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$831 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 19127 costs $1,820 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $831 a month since 2006–10, up 84%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 28.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 19127
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 19127
| Period | ZIP 19127 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.4% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 53.2% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.9% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 73.7% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +31.3 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 19127 is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (73.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 31.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 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 19127
| Period | ZIP 19127 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.6% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.8% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.8% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.4% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.8 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 19127: 98.4% 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 11.8 points, mirroring the country. Only 17 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 19127
| Period | ZIP 19127 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 19127 has been low: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.2 points, mirroring the country. 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 19127 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 19127 | 1.73 | 31.2 | 2.6% | 55.2% | 9.4% | 1948 | $1,820 | 73.7% | 98.4% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 19128 | 2.12 | 37.6 | 7.8% | 42.7% | 7.7% | 1961 | $1,695 | 56.3% | 96.2% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 19004 | 2.63 | 40.0 | 9.2% | 29.1% | 8.9% | 1964 | $1,849 | 73.6% | 97.6% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 19072 | 2.42 | 46.7 | 4.2% | 30.0% | 5.9% | 1947 | $1,779 | 79.5% | 98.9% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 19129 | 1.93 | 34.6 | 10.1% | 52.8% | 7.7% | 1954 | $1,394 | 56.4% | 94.4% | 10.4% |
| ZIP 19066 | 2.77 | 43.0 | 2.5% | 10.3% | 3.8% | 1942 | $2,168 | 85.5% | 97.4% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 19144 | 2.34 | 36.0 | 20.8% | 61.8% | 9.4% | 1946 | $1,145 | 36.4% | 91.5% | 12.0% |
| ZIP 19119 | 2.17 | 43.6 | 12.4% | 39.7% | 8.5% | 1942 | $1,440 | 57.7% | 96.4% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 19131 | 2.25 | 37.0 | 21.2% | 55.3% | 15.7% | 1948 | $1,407 | 29.3% | 91.9% | 9.2% |
| ZIP 19118 | 2.08 | 46.3 | 6.2% | 47.5% | 7.1% | 1946 | $1,864 | 77.9% | 98.1% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 19035 | 2.88 | 47.0 | 9.3% | 15.5% | 8.7% | 1969 | $3,076 | 85.5% | 97.8% | 1.8% |
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 19127. 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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