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Population and households in ZIP 19143
Household size in ZIP 19143
| Period | ZIP 19143 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.30 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.45 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 19143 are small: just 2.30 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 2.75, 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 19143
| Period | ZIP 19143 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.6 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.5 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.4 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.6 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.0 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 19143 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. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 37 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 19143
| Period | ZIP 19143 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in ZIP 19143 (16.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 7.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 19143 has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
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 19143
Renters in ZIP 19143
| Period | ZIP 19143 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.8% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 47.8% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.4% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 53.7% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 19143 rent: 53.7% 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 owners, 51.6% have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 6.9 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 19143
| Period | ZIP 19143 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.0% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in ZIP 19143: 13.0% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has fallen 7.2 points since 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 19143
| Period | ZIP 19143 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1942 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1942 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1940 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1940 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | −3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 19143 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. No 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 19143
| Period | ZIP 19143 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $781 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $858 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $942 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,470 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$689 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 19143 costs $1,470 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $689 a month from 2006–10, an 88% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 42.5% 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 northeast; the most affordable are 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 19143
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 19143
| Period | ZIP 19143 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.8% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.4% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.1% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.9 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 19143 (29.1%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 10.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast 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 19143
| Period | ZIP 19143 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.3% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.7% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.9% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.2% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.9 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 19143 is a bit above the national rate: 92.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Philadelphia area. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 13.9 points, a much bigger shift than 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 19143
| Period | ZIP 19143 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 21.9% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in ZIP 19143 than nationally: unemployment was 7.3%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 10.9 points, 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 19143 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 19143 | 2.30 | 34.6 | 16.7% | 53.7% | 13.0% | 1940 | $1,470 | 29.1% | 92.2% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 19139 | 2.37 | 35.6 | 22.3% | 61.2% | 19.4% | 1943 | $1,257 | 22.9% | 85.7% | 11.2% |
| ZIP 19142 | 2.38 | 34.6 | 22.9% | 54.0% | 9.1% | 1943 | $1,397 | 12.0% | 80.5% | 14.6% |
| ZIP 19104 | 1.94 | 27.1 | 12.2% | 82.5% | 15.7% | 1959 | $1,603 | 60.6% | 92.9% | 10.2% |
| ZIP 19050 | 2.43 | 41.6 | 17.4% | 41.8% | 5.3% | 1947 | $1,321 | 30.9% | 93.6% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 19082 | 2.86 | 35.0 | 18.9% | 50.5% | 7.6% | 1944 | $1,340 | 22.0% | 85.7% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 19151 | 2.57 | 34.0 | 25.2% | 39.3% | 10.5% | 1945 | $1,296 | 31.0% | 93.4% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 19146 | 2.13 | 32.4 | 9.7% | 49.8% | 14.3% | 1955 | $1,939 | 65.6% | 95.1% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 19023 | 2.58 | 36.6 | 23.3% | 47.5% | 10.8% | 1949 | $1,241 | 15.9% | 87.5% | 13.7% |
| ZIP 19131 | 2.25 | 37.0 | 21.2% | 55.3% | 15.7% | 1948 | $1,407 | 29.3% | 91.9% | 9.2% |
| ZIP 19153 | 2.32 | 38.8 | 18.6% | 48.1% | 4.7% | 1963 | $1,424 | 25.3% | 86.8% | 11.4% |
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 19143. 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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