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Population and households in ZIP 19131
Household size in ZIP 19131
| Period | ZIP 19131 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.25 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 19131 are small: just 2.25 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 dropped from 2.52, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 19131
| Period | ZIP 19131 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.0 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.8 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.6 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.0 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 19131 is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.0, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 36.0 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the center.
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 19131
| Period | ZIP 19131 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.4% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 22.6% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.2% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 19131: 21.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Only 30 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 19131
Renters in ZIP 19131
| Period | ZIP 19131 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.3% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 53.4% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.4% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.3% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 19131: 55.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 49.2% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 35 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 19131
| Period | ZIP 19131 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 19131: 15.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 54 have a higher vacancy rate.
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 19131
| Period | ZIP 19131 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1945 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1947 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1947 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1948 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 19131 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1948, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
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 19131
| Period | ZIP 19131 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $826 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $888 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $992 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,407 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$581 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 19131 runs $1,407 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $581 a month since 2006–10, up 70%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 36.9% 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 northwest; the most affordable are in the south.
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 19131
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 19131
| Period | ZIP 19131 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.7% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.5% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.3% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 19131 than nationally: 29.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.3 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
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 19131
| Period | ZIP 19131 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.2% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.0% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.4% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.9% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 19131 is a bit above the national rate: 91.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Philadelphia area. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.7 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 19131
| Period | ZIP 19131 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 19131 runs well above the national rate: 9.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 43 have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 19131 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 19131 | 2.25 | 37.0 | 21.2% | 55.3% | 15.7% | 1948 | $1,407 | 29.3% | 91.9% | 9.2% |
| ZIP 19151 | 2.57 | 34.0 | 25.2% | 39.3% | 10.5% | 1945 | $1,296 | 31.0% | 93.4% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 19066 | 2.77 | 43.0 | 2.5% | 10.3% | 3.8% | 1942 | $2,168 | 85.5% | 97.4% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 19139 | 2.37 | 35.6 | 22.3% | 61.2% | 19.4% | 1943 | $1,257 | 22.9% | 85.7% | 11.2% |
| ZIP 19004 | 2.63 | 40.0 | 9.2% | 29.1% | 8.9% | 1964 | $1,849 | 73.6% | 97.6% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 19104 | 1.94 | 27.1 | 12.2% | 82.5% | 15.7% | 1959 | $1,603 | 60.6% | 92.9% | 10.2% |
| ZIP 19096 | 2.61 | 44.6 | 5.7% | 21.7% | 2.8% | 1951 | $1,905 | 79.2% | 98.7% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 19143 | 2.30 | 34.6 | 16.7% | 53.7% | 13.0% | 1940 | $1,470 | 29.1% | 92.2% | 7.3% |
| 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 19082 | 2.86 | 35.0 | 18.9% | 50.5% | 7.6% | 1944 | $1,340 | 22.0% | 85.7% | 8.9% |
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 19131. 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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