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Population and households in ZIP 19438
Household size in ZIP 19438
| Period | ZIP 19438 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.63 people per household, ZIP 19438 sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.72 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
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 19438
| Period | ZIP 19438 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.5 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.9 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.0 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.0, ZIP 19438 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 40.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the northwest.
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 19438
| Period | ZIP 19438 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 19438 than nationally: 8.7%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 19438
Renters in ZIP 19438
| Period | ZIP 19438 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.6% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.4% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 19438 is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than a third of owners (36.0%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 19438
| Period | ZIP 19438 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.8% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.2% of homes in ZIP 19438 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. ZIP 19438 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
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 19438
| Period | ZIP 19438 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 19438 is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1986, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northwest. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 60 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 19438
| Period | ZIP 19438 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,099 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,155 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,372 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,802 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$703 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 19438 pays $1,802 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $703 a month since 2006–10, up 64%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 34.5% of the typical renter's income, 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 south; the highest are in the north.
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 19438
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 19438
| Period | ZIP 19438 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.9% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.7% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.7% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.9% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 19438 is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (50.9%) 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 6.9 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northwest.
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 19438
| Period | ZIP 19438 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.2% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.2% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.6% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.4% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 19438: 96.4% 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 2.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 19438 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
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 19438
| Period | ZIP 19438 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 19438 has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. 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 19438 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 19438 | 2.63 | 45.0 | 8.7% | 24.4% | 4.2% | 1986 | $1,802 | 50.9% | 96.4% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 19474 | 2.75 | 45.1 | 3.7% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 1993 | $1,453 | 50.7% | 98.5% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 18964 | 2.58 | 45.8 | 9.7% | 32.1% | 5.4% | 1972 | $1,514 | 36.5% | 92.3% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 19473 | 2.65 | 42.1 | 7.8% | 15.1% | 4.4% | 1989 | $1,593 | 54.5% | 96.5% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 18969 | 2.64 | 44.5 | 8.0% | 20.0% | 6.3% | 1976 | $1,634 | 38.9% | 92.8% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 19440 | 2.61 | 42.0 | 5.5% | 39.2% | 3.5% | 1977 | $1,489 | 43.0% | 93.7% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 19490 | 2.13 | 60.2 | 3.6% | 1.1% | 4.2% | 2010 | $3,501 | 68.0% | 100.0% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 19446 | 2.55 | 44.2 | 7.4% | 32.9% | 3.6% | 1975 | $2,067 | 51.5% | 92.8% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 19426 | 2.64 | 41.6 | 6.9% | 12.2% | 4.7% | 1989 | $1,719 | 57.7% | 95.6% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 18054 | 2.74 | 45.5 | 3.2% | 13.4% | 7.1% | 1971 | $1,861 | 34.5% | 92.5% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 18915 | 2.59 | 44.1 | 2.1% | 25.0% | 3.9% | 1981 | $1,960 | 50.2% | 92.4% | 1.9% |
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 19438. 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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