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Population and households in ZIP 19146
Household size in ZIP 19146
| Period | ZIP 19146 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.26 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.29 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.29 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.13 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 19146 is a place of small households, averaging 2.13 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 2.26, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 42 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
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 19146
| Period | ZIP 19146 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.2 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.3 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.1 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.4 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.8 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.4, ZIP 19146 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. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 34.2, even as the national median rose. Only 17 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 19146
| Period | ZIP 19146 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in ZIP 19146 than nationally: 9.7%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 5.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 19146
Renters in ZIP 19146
| Period | ZIP 19146 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.3% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 50.2% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.2% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 49.8% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 19146 than nationally: 49.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. About three in ten owners (30.5%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Only 54 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 19146
| Period | ZIP 19146 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 19146: 14.3% 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. Vacancy is down 8.0 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 19146
| Period | ZIP 19146 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1939 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1941 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1947 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +16 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 19146 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1955, 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 1939 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the southeast 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 19146
| Period | ZIP 19146 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $854 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,021 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,361 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,939 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,084 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 19146 pays $1,939 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,084 a month since 2006–10, up 127%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 26.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest 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 19146
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 19146
| Period | ZIP 19146 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.1% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.2% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.1% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 65.6% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +31.5 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 19146 is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (65.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 31.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 45 have a higher 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 19146
| Period | ZIP 19146 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.0% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.4% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.2% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.1% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +15.0 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 19146: 95.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 15.0 points since 2006–10, 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 19146
| Period | ZIP 19146 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in ZIP 19146 than nationally: unemployment was 6.2%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 5.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 19146 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 19146 | 2.13 | 32.4 | 9.7% | 49.8% | 14.3% | 1955 | $1,939 | 65.6% | 95.1% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 19103 | 1.47 | 43.6 | 1.2% | 68.9% | 15.1% | 1957 | $2,062 | 83.1% | 97.9% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 19102 | 1.33 | 33.5 | 2.8% | 77.8% | 12.6% | 1967 | $2,221 | 90.4% | 99.5% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 19145 | 2.32 | 39.1 | 14.8% | 42.3% | 12.3% | 1947 | $1,569 | 37.2% | 86.6% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 19109 | 1.37 | 29.9 | 14.0% | 98.6% | 10.8% | 2004 | $2,370 | 87.4% | 91.5% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 19147 | 2.03 | 35.8 | 7.6% | 47.5% | 7.2% | 1951 | $1,780 | 70.1% | 93.9% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 19107 | 1.50 | 34.5 | 3.3% | 78.4% | 11.8% | 1966 | $1,814 | 72.6% | 92.7% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 19148 | 2.39 | 38.1 | 12.6% | 33.9% | 9.0% | 1941 | $1,642 | 40.9% | 83.6% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 19104 | 1.94 | 27.1 | 12.2% | 82.5% | 15.7% | 1959 | $1,603 | 60.6% | 92.9% | 10.2% |
| ZIP 19106 | 1.49 | 46.7 | 12.3% | 57.6% | 13.3% | 1966 | $2,181 | 80.4% | 94.9% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 19130 | 1.81 | 35.3 | 4.8% | 62.1% | 8.8% | 1968 | $1,987 | 80.8% | 97.6% | 3.2% |
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 19146. 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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