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Household size in ZIP 19342
| Period | ZIP 19342 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.55 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 19342 average 2.67 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Philadelphia area overall, where it has 2.57 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.55, even as the national average fell.
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 19342
| Period | ZIP 19342 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.2 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.1 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.7 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.4 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.2 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 19342 skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.2, in line with the national trend. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 29 are older.
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 19342
| Period | ZIP 19342 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.3% of households in ZIP 19342, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 19342 has a lower 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 19342
Renters in ZIP 19342
| Period | ZIP 19342 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.1% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.4% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.4% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.3% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 19342 own their homes; 26.3% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Just over four in ten owners (41.2%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the southwest; owners are most common in the center. The renter share has risen 6.3 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 19342
| Period | ZIP 19342 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 19342: 6.4% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Philadelphia area.
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 19342
| Period | ZIP 19342 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 19342 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center has the oldest housing. Only 18 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have newer 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 19342
| Period | ZIP 19342 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,519 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,686 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,768 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,202 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$683 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 19342 costs $2,202 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $683 a month from 2006–10, a 45% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 40.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the northeast.
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 19342
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 19342
| Period | ZIP 19342 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.7% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 54.3% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.4% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 62.4% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.7 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 19342 is highly educated: just over six in ten adults 25 and older (62.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.7 points, mirroring the country. Only 58 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 19342
| Period | ZIP 19342 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.9% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.0% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.2% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.2% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 19342: 98.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.3 points, as it has nationally. Only 23 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 19342
| Period | ZIP 19342 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 19342 than nationally: unemployment was 3.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 19342 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 19342 | 2.67 | 49.4 | 6.3% | 26.3% | 6.4% | 1991 | $2,202 | 62.4% | 98.2% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 19373 | 3.18 | 41.9 | 2.9% | 5.6% | 7.3% | 1990 | $1,378 | 54.7% | 93.0% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 19017 | 2.68 | 39.3 | 9.0% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 1975 | $2,454 | 55.3% | 98.4% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 19319 | 2.87 | 24.3 | 7.7% | 21.8% | 2.6% | 1998 | $2,310 | 62.9% | 19.1% | 0.6% |
| ZIP 19060 | 3.05 | 45.9 | 3.7% | 4.0% | 5.8% | 1995 | $1,452 | 59.5% | 97.9% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 19014 | 2.61 | 43.9 | 6.1% | 11.8% | 5.0% | 1975 | $1,564 | 38.3% | 95.9% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 19317 | 2.67 | 47.8 | 2.7% | 14.6% | 7.0% | 1987 | $2,612 | 71.5% | 98.2% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 19810 | 2.48 | 46.3 | 8.7% | 18.7% | 5.1% | 1969 | $1,733 | 54.2% | 95.3% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 19382 | 2.55 | 40.7 | 4.1% | 29.8% | 4.6% | 1978 | $1,960 | 65.2% | 98.1% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 19063 | 2.50 | 47.0 | 5.4% | 31.4% | 5.3% | 1970 | $2,268 | 59.6% | 96.3% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 19061 | 2.61 | 41.9 | 12.5% | 35.3% | 4.7% | 1963 | $1,337 | 23.4% | 92.5% | 7.7% |
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 19342. 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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