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Population and households in ZIP 19134
Household size in ZIP 19134
| Period | ZIP 19134 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.08 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.19 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.03 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.45 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.63 people per household, ZIP 19134 sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 3.08 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
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 19134
| Period | ZIP 19134 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.2 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.9 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.3 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.4 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.1 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 19134 is young: half of its residents are under 35.4, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has climbed from 30.2 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 46 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 19134
| Period | ZIP 19134 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.0% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.9% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 31.3% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.2% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −9.8 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 19134: 21.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 9.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 31 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 19134
Renters in ZIP 19134
| Period | ZIP 19134 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.6% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 48.9% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.4% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.1% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 19134 than nationally: 45.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. More than half of owners (54.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the east. The renter share is up 0.6 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 19134
| Period | ZIP 19134 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in ZIP 19134: 13.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 3.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 19134
| Period | ZIP 19134 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1938 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1939 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1940 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1940 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 19134 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1940, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Only one other Pennsylvania ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 19134
| Period | ZIP 19134 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $773 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $868 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $956 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,265 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$492 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 19134 pays $1,265 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $492 a month since 2006–10, up 64%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 36.8% 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 southeast; the most affordable are in the west.
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 19134
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 19134
| Period | ZIP 19134 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.1% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.2 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 19134: 20.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 12.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the northwest.
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 19134
| Period | ZIP 19134 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.3% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 64.8% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 67.5% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 76.4% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +16.1 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a quarter of adults in ZIP 19134 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 76.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 16.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 have a lower 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 19134
| Period | ZIP 19134 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 26.3% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −13.3 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in ZIP 19134: 6.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 13.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. 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 19134 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 19134 | 2.63 | 35.4 | 21.2% | 45.1% | 13.6% | 1940 | $1,265 | 20.1% | 76.4% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 19125 | 2.02 | 35.5 | 6.7% | 40.6% | 9.5% | 1956 | $1,849 | 65.0% | 93.4% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 19133 | 3.40 | 36.8 | 25.3% | 58.7% | 12.7% | 1946 | $1,023 | 9.9% | 65.2% | 20.4% |
| ZIP 19124 | 2.93 | 32.8 | 27.8% | 36.9% | 8.0% | 1944 | $1,149 | 14.0% | 81.7% | 11.8% |
| ZIP 19122 | 2.11 | 27.2 | 13.8% | 68.0% | 9.5% | 1982 | $1,311 | 38.2% | 88.6% | 10.8% |
| ZIP 19140 | 2.65 | 38.4 | 25.8% | 43.6% | 10.6% | 1943 | $1,178 | 10.7% | 74.0% | 14.0% |
| ZIP 19137 | 2.65 | 39.4 | 16.2% | 14.1% | 6.1% | 1941 | $1,270 | 27.1% | 88.5% | 9.9% |
| ZIP 19123 | 1.89 | 35.3 | 6.1% | 69.0% | 8.6% | 1981 | $1,703 | 63.3% | 94.0% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 19120 | 2.89 | 36.8 | 25.2% | 31.1% | 7.7% | 1945 | $1,270 | 14.9% | 78.2% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 08102 | 2.41 | 35.6 | 22.5% | 74.9% | 7.6% | 1952 | $1,120 | 20.4% | 70.6% | 17.7% |
| ZIP 19132 | 2.35 | 39.9 | 25.0% | 51.0% | 17.7% | 1942 | $1,179 | 13.9% | 83.4% | 15.1% |
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 19134. 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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