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Population and households in ZIP 19128
Household size in ZIP 19128
| Period | ZIP 19128 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.21 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.28 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.12 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 19128 is a place of small households, averaging 2.12 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 2.21, mirroring the country. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 41 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 19128
| Period | ZIP 19128 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.3 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.1 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.1 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.6 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.7 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 19128 is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.6, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has edged down from 38.3 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. ZIP 19128 is younger than the great majority of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
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 19128
| Period | ZIP 19128 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 19128: 7.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while 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 19128
Renters in ZIP 19128
| Period | ZIP 19128 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 39.4% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.5% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.7% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in ZIP 19128 than nationally: 42.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 34.6% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the east. The renter share has risen 5.3 points since 2006–10, 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 19128
| Period | ZIP 19128 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 19128 than nationally: 7.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Philadelphia area. Vacancy is down 5.8 points from 2006–10, 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 19128
| Period | ZIP 19128 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1955 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 19128 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1961, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1955 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the south.
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 19128
| Period | ZIP 19128 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,051 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,147 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,340 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,695 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$644 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 19128 costs $1,695 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $644 a month from 2006–10, a 61% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 27.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the south and lowest 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 19128
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 19128
| Period | ZIP 19128 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.3% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.7% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.3% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 56.3% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +17.0 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 19128: 56.3% 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. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 17.0 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 19128
| Period | ZIP 19128 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.9% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.9% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.4% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.2% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 19128: 96.2% 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 7.3 points, mirroring the country.
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 19128
| Period | ZIP 19128 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 19128 runs below the national rate: 4.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 3.8 points from 2006–10, 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 19128 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 19128 | 2.12 | 37.6 | 7.8% | 42.7% | 7.7% | 1961 | $1,695 | 56.3% | 96.2% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 19127 | 1.73 | 31.2 | 2.6% | 55.2% | 9.4% | 1948 | $1,820 | 73.7% | 98.4% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 19004 | 2.63 | 40.0 | 9.2% | 29.1% | 8.9% | 1964 | $1,849 | 73.6% | 97.6% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 19119 | 2.17 | 43.6 | 12.4% | 39.7% | 8.5% | 1942 | $1,440 | 57.7% | 96.4% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 19118 | 2.08 | 46.3 | 6.2% | 47.5% | 7.1% | 1946 | $1,864 | 77.9% | 98.1% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 19072 | 2.42 | 46.7 | 4.2% | 30.0% | 5.9% | 1947 | $1,779 | 79.5% | 98.9% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 19144 | 2.34 | 36.0 | 20.8% | 61.8% | 9.4% | 1946 | $1,145 | 36.4% | 91.5% | 12.0% |
| 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 19035 | 2.88 | 47.0 | 9.3% | 15.5% | 8.7% | 1969 | $3,076 | 85.5% | 97.8% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 19150 | 2.33 | 43.8 | 16.7% | 24.5% | 6.1% | 1955 | $1,257 | 30.7% | 91.9% | 8.3% |
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 19128. 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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