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Population and households in ZIP 19142
Household size in ZIP 19142
| Period | ZIP 19142 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.28 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.99 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.92 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.91 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 19142 is a place of small households, averaging 2.38 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 dropped from 3.28, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the north.
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 19142
| Period | ZIP 19142 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.7 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.1 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.3 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.6 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.9 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.6, ZIP 19142 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 26.7 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 36 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 19142
| Period | ZIP 19142 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.2% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.3% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 26.0% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.9% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 19142: 22.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 5.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 25 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 19142
Renters in ZIP 19142
| Period | ZIP 19142 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.8% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 49.7% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.0% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 54.0% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 19142 rent: 54.0% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 47.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 8.2 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 19142
| Period | ZIP 19142 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 19142 as nationally: 9.1%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider Philadelphia area (6.9%). Vacancy is down 10.3 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 19142
| Period | ZIP 19142 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1946 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1945 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1946 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1943 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | −3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 19142 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1943, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center. Only 20 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have 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 19142
| Period | ZIP 19142 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $773 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $933 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $932 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,397 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$624 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 19142 costs $1,397 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $624 a month since 2006–10, up 81%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 43.0% 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 southwest.
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 19142
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 19142
| Period | ZIP 19142 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 19142: 12.0% 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 1.6 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine have a lower 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 19142
| Period | ZIP 19142 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.8% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.2% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.6% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.5% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in ZIP 19142 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 5.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 20 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 19142
| Period | ZIP 19142 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 19142 runs well above the national rate: 14.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only seven of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. 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 19142 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 19142 | 2.38 | 34.6 | 22.9% | 54.0% | 9.1% | 1943 | $1,397 | 12.0% | 80.5% | 14.6% |
| ZIP 19153 | 2.32 | 38.8 | 18.6% | 48.1% | 4.7% | 1963 | $1,424 | 25.3% | 86.8% | 11.4% |
| ZIP 19143 | 2.30 | 34.6 | 16.7% | 53.7% | 13.0% | 1940 | $1,470 | 29.1% | 92.2% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 19023 | 2.58 | 36.6 | 23.3% | 47.5% | 10.8% | 1949 | $1,241 | 15.9% | 87.5% | 13.7% |
| ZIP 19050 | 2.43 | 41.6 | 17.4% | 41.8% | 5.3% | 1947 | $1,321 | 30.9% | 93.6% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 19079 | 2.96 | 34.9 | 24.8% | 40.0% | 14.4% | 1956 | $1,412 | 20.2% | 94.0% | 14.5% |
| ZIP 19139 | 2.37 | 35.6 | 22.3% | 61.2% | 19.4% | 1943 | $1,257 | 22.9% | 85.7% | 11.2% |
| ZIP 19145 | 2.32 | 39.1 | 14.8% | 42.3% | 12.3% | 1947 | $1,569 | 37.2% | 86.6% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 19082 | 2.86 | 35.0 | 18.9% | 50.5% | 7.6% | 1944 | $1,340 | 22.0% | 85.7% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 19104 | 1.94 | 27.1 | 12.2% | 82.5% | 15.7% | 1959 | $1,603 | 60.6% | 92.9% | 10.2% |
| ZIP 19146 | 2.13 | 32.4 | 9.7% | 49.8% | 14.3% | 1955 | $1,939 | 65.6% | 95.1% | 6.2% |
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 19142. 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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