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Population and households in ZIP 19147
Household size in ZIP 19147
| Period | ZIP 19147 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.13 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.22 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.20 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.03 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 19147 are small: just 2.03 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 2.13, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 25 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 19147
| Period | ZIP 19147 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.9 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.9 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.8 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.3 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 19147 is young: half of its residents are under 35.8, 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 edged down from 36.1 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 52 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 19147
| Period | ZIP 19147 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.6% of households in ZIP 19147, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 19147
Renters in ZIP 19147
| Period | ZIP 19147 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.1% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 48.9% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.4% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.5% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 19147 than nationally: 47.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. More than a third of owners (37.1%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the southeast. The renter share has fallen 2.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 19147
| Period | ZIP 19147 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 19147: 7.2% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Philadelphia area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has fallen 6.3 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 19147
| Period | ZIP 19147 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1942 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1944 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1945 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1951 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 19147 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1951, 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 1942 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southwest.
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 19147
| Period | ZIP 19147 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $926 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,082 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,358 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,780 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$853 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 19147 runs $1,780 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $853 a month from 2006–10, a 92% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southeast 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 19147
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 19147
| Period | ZIP 19147 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.0% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 54.2% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.6% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 70.1% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +23.1 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 19147: 70.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 23.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 32 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 19147
| Period | ZIP 19147 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.2% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.1% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.1% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.9% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 19147 is above the national rate: 93.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 10.7 points, 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 19147
| Period | ZIP 19147 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 19147 is close to the national rate: 5.1% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Philadelphia area as a whole (6.1%). Unemployment has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, 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 19147 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 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 19109 | 1.37 | 29.9 | 14.0% | 98.6% | 10.8% | 2004 | $2,370 | 87.4% | 91.5% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 19106 | 1.49 | 46.7 | 12.3% | 57.6% | 13.3% | 1966 | $2,181 | 80.4% | 94.9% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 19148 | 2.39 | 38.1 | 12.6% | 33.9% | 9.0% | 1941 | $1,642 | 40.9% | 83.6% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 19102 | 1.33 | 33.5 | 2.8% | 77.8% | 12.6% | 1967 | $2,221 | 90.4% | 99.5% | 1.7% |
| 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 19145 | 2.32 | 39.1 | 14.8% | 42.3% | 12.3% | 1947 | $1,569 | 37.2% | 86.6% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 19123 | 1.89 | 35.3 | 6.1% | 69.0% | 8.6% | 1981 | $1,703 | 63.3% | 94.0% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 08102 | 2.41 | 35.6 | 22.5% | 74.9% | 7.6% | 1952 | $1,120 | 20.4% | 70.6% | 17.7% |
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 19147. 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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