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Household size in ZIP 19462
| Period | ZIP 19462 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 19462 run a little small, averaging 2.49 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has barely moved since 2006–10, while 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 19462
| Period | ZIP 19462 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.5 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.4 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.3 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.6 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.8 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 19462 is 42.6 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 43.5, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the northeast.
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 19462
| Period | ZIP 19462 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in ZIP 19462 (9.4%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 3.1 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 19462
Renters in ZIP 19462
| Period | ZIP 19462 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.9% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.4% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a quarter of households in ZIP 19462 rent their homes (27.4%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Nearly a third of owners (31.7%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 6.3 points from 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 19462
| Period | ZIP 19462 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.2% of homes in ZIP 19462 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.7 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine have a lower vacancy rate.
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 19462
| Period | ZIP 19462 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 19462 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1968, 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 1964 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the northwest 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 19462
| Period | ZIP 19462 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,202 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,306 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,436 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,746 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$545 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 19462 pays $1,746 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $545 a month since 2006–10, up 45%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.1% 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 west; the highest are in the center.
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 19462
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 19462
| Period | ZIP 19462 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.4% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 47.5% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.4% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.2% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 19462: 53.2% 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 6.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 19462
| Period | ZIP 19462 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.4% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.3% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.6% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.5% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 19462: 94.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, a smaller 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 19462
| Period | ZIP 19462 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 19462 has been low: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.4 points, mirroring the country. 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 19462 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 19462 | 2.49 | 42.6 | 9.4% | 27.4% | 2.2% | 1968 | $1,746 | 53.2% | 94.5% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 19401 | 2.86 | 36.8 | 17.7% | 53.7% | 10.3% | 1960 | $1,534 | 26.8% | 84.8% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 19428 | 2.18 | 35.6 | 5.9% | 47.1% | 6.6% | 1966 | $1,964 | 66.1% | 97.2% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 19444 | 2.52 | 46.6 | 4.7% | 19.8% | 5.7% | 1973 | $2,496 | 64.8% | 97.6% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 19405 | 2.33 | 33.0 | 9.9% | 55.4% | 10.8% | 1963 | $1,325 | 45.7% | 95.6% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 19422 | 2.58 | 43.9 | 6.6% | 22.6% | 4.2% | 1982 | $2,347 | 73.1% | 98.3% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 19031 | 2.37 | 48.4 | 6.6% | 24.8% | 3.8% | 1968 | $1,572 | 62.6% | 96.2% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 19406 | 2.02 | 37.4 | 4.6% | 49.4% | 8.0% | 1991 | $2,186 | 72.6% | 97.7% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 19437 | 2.93 | 44.1 | 0.7% | 4.9% | 12.6% | 1982 | $2,230 | 85.6% | 99.9% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 19035 | 2.88 | 47.0 | 9.3% | 15.5% | 8.7% | 1969 | $3,076 | 85.5% | 97.8% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 19034 | 2.66 | 45.9 | 9.4% | 16.7% | 3.1% | 1966 | $1,796 | 61.9% | 95.2% | 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 19462. 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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