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Household size in ZIP 19144
| Period | ZIP 19144 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 19144 are small: just 2.34 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. Household size has edged down from 2.42 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 19144
| Period | ZIP 19144 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.6 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.4 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.0 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.8 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 19144 is young: half of its residents are under 36.0, 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 dropped from 37.8 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Only 54 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 19144
| Period | ZIP 19144 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.4% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.4% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.8% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in five households in ZIP 19144 (20.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 34 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 19144
Renters in ZIP 19144
| Period | ZIP 19144 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.7% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 62.5% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.1% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 61.8% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 19144 rent: 61.8% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Just over a third of owners (34.5%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.1 points since 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 19144
| Period | ZIP 19144 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.9% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −11.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 19144 is close to the national rate: 9.4% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Philadelphia area as a whole (6.9%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 11.5 points, 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 19144
| Period | ZIP 19144 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1943 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1945 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1941 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1946 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 19144 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1946, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1943 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 42 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 19144
| Period | ZIP 19144 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $764 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $786 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $901 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,145 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$381 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 19144 costs $1,145 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $381 a month since 2006–10, up 50%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.4% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest 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 19144
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 19144
| Period | ZIP 19144 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.2% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.7% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.4% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.6 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 19144 as nationally: 36.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Philadelphia area as a whole (42.3%). The share with a degree has risen 12.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 19144
| Period | ZIP 19144 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.6% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.2% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.3% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.5% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.8 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 19144 is a bit above the national rate: 91.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The Philadelphia area as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has risen 9.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 19144
| Period | ZIP 19144 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 19144 runs well above the national rate: 12.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only 17 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.4 points, 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 19144 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 19144 | 2.34 | 36.0 | 20.8% | 61.8% | 9.4% | 1946 | $1,145 | 36.4% | 91.5% | 12.0% |
| ZIP 19141 | 2.16 | 40.1 | 24.3% | 51.0% | 8.7% | 1944 | $1,118 | 16.9% | 84.0% | 11.9% |
| ZIP 19119 | 2.17 | 43.6 | 12.4% | 39.7% | 8.5% | 1942 | $1,440 | 57.7% | 96.4% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 19129 | 1.93 | 34.6 | 10.1% | 52.8% | 7.7% | 1954 | $1,394 | 56.4% | 94.4% | 10.4% |
| ZIP 19138 | 2.62 | 37.3 | 22.4% | 25.0% | 9.6% | 1947 | $1,317 | 20.8% | 89.7% | 12.4% |
| ZIP 19140 | 2.65 | 38.4 | 25.8% | 43.6% | 10.6% | 1943 | $1,178 | 10.7% | 74.0% | 14.0% |
| ZIP 19126 | 2.34 | 38.5 | 17.5% | 40.2% | 4.6% | 1947 | $1,154 | 25.4% | 88.2% | 10.7% |
| ZIP 19132 | 2.35 | 39.9 | 25.0% | 51.0% | 17.7% | 1942 | $1,179 | 13.9% | 83.4% | 15.1% |
| ZIP 19128 | 2.12 | 37.6 | 7.8% | 42.7% | 7.7% | 1961 | $1,695 | 56.3% | 96.2% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 19127 | 1.73 | 31.2 | 2.6% | 55.2% | 9.4% | 1948 | $1,820 | 73.7% | 98.4% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 19150 | 2.33 | 43.8 | 16.7% | 24.5% | 6.1% | 1955 | $1,257 | 30.7% | 91.9% | 8.3% |
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 19144. 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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