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Population and households in ZIP 19129
Household size in ZIP 19129
| Period | ZIP 19129 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.24 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.19 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.12 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.93 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.31 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 19129 is a place of small households, averaging 1.93 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 2.24 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 14 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 19129
| Period | ZIP 19129 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.4 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.0 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.8 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.6 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 19129 is young: half of its residents are under 34.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 31.4 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 35 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 19129
| Period | ZIP 19129 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in ZIP 19129 (10.1%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. 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 19129
Renters in ZIP 19129
| Period | ZIP 19129 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.9% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.3% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.2% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.8% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 19129: 52.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About four in ten owners (41.1%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 6.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 45 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 19129
| Period | ZIP 19129 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 19129: 7.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Philadelphia area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.5 points, as it has 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 19129
| Period | ZIP 19129 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1943 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1943 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1949 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1954 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 19129 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1954, 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 1943 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the center.
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 19129
| Period | ZIP 19129 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $961 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,043 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,188 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,394 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$433 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 19129 runs $1,394 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $433 a month since 2006–10, up 45%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.5% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the center and lowest in the southeast.
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 19129
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 19129
| Period | ZIP 19129 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.6% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.7% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.5% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 56.4% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.8 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 19129: 56.4% 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. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 14.8 points, in line with the national trend.
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 19129
| Period | ZIP 19129 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.3% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.5% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.3% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.0 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 19129: 94.4% 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 10.0 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 19129
| Period | ZIP 19129 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 19129: 10.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 35 have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 0.8 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 19129 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 19129 | 1.93 | 34.6 | 10.1% | 52.8% | 7.7% | 1954 | $1,394 | 56.4% | 94.4% | 10.4% |
| ZIP 19132 | 2.35 | 39.9 | 25.0% | 51.0% | 17.7% | 1942 | $1,179 | 13.9% | 83.4% | 15.1% |
| ZIP 19144 | 2.34 | 36.0 | 20.8% | 61.8% | 9.4% | 1946 | $1,145 | 36.4% | 91.5% | 12.0% |
| ZIP 19127 | 1.73 | 31.2 | 2.6% | 55.2% | 9.4% | 1948 | $1,820 | 73.7% | 98.4% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 19140 | 2.65 | 38.4 | 25.8% | 43.6% | 10.6% | 1943 | $1,178 | 10.7% | 74.0% | 14.0% |
| ZIP 19121 | 2.29 | 25.8 | 32.5% | 68.2% | 15.5% | 1974 | $1,178 | 30.0% | 84.0% | 12.2% |
| ZIP 19004 | 2.63 | 40.0 | 9.2% | 29.1% | 8.9% | 1964 | $1,849 | 73.6% | 97.6% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 19128 | 2.12 | 37.6 | 7.8% | 42.7% | 7.7% | 1961 | $1,695 | 56.3% | 96.2% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 19131 | 2.25 | 37.0 | 21.2% | 55.3% | 15.7% | 1948 | $1,407 | 29.3% | 91.9% | 9.2% |
| ZIP 19133 | 3.40 | 36.8 | 25.3% | 58.7% | 12.7% | 1946 | $1,023 | 9.9% | 65.2% | 20.4% |
| ZIP 19141 | 2.16 | 40.1 | 24.3% | 51.0% | 8.7% | 1944 | $1,118 | 16.9% | 84.0% | 11.9% |
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 19129. 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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