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Household size in ZIP 19540
| Period | ZIP 19540 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.55 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 19540 average 2.68 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Pennsylvania as a whole, where it has 2.46 people. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the east.
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 19540
| Period | ZIP 19540 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.6 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.4 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 19540 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 41.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 19540
| Period | ZIP 19540 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 19540: 7.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 19540
Renters in ZIP 19540
| Period | ZIP 19540 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.2% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 19540 is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (39.6%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.5 points, 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 19540
| Period | ZIP 19540 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.4% of homes in ZIP 19540 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. ZIP 19540 has a lower vacancy rate than most 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 19540
| Period | ZIP 19540 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 19540 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1976, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Pennsylvania as a whole, where the median home dates to 1967. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the north 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 19540
| Period | ZIP 19540 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $708 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $929 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $973 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,182 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$474 | +$494 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 19540 runs $1,182 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $474 a month from 2006–10, a 67% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 23.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the southeast.
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 19540
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 19540
| Period | ZIP 19540 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.0% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.5% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.4% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 19540 (33.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the southwest.
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 19540
| Period | ZIP 19540 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.3% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.2% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.6% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 19540 is above the national rate: 93.2% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Pennsylvania as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has risen 4.9 points since 2006–10, 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 19540
| Period | ZIP 19540 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.7% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 19540 runs below the national rate: 3.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% 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 19540 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 19540 | 2.68 | 44.9 | 7.4% | 19.8% | 5.4% | 1976 | $1,182 | 33.3% | 93.2% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 19607 | 2.50 | 40.6 | 12.1% | 32.8% | 8.8% | 1964 | $1,330 | 33.7% | 91.7% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 17507 | 2.79 | 37.8 | 29.0% | 33.3% | 1.9% | 1983 | $1,679 | 30.8% | 86.0% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 19501 | 2.76 | 35.2 | 15.5% | 17.8% | 4.4% | 1995 | $1,246 | 39.6% | 96.5% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 19608 | 2.65 | 44.1 | 9.6% | 23.7% | 4.2% | 1984 | $1,661 | 45.6% | 94.0% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 19609 | 2.39 | 42.8 | 7.4% | 16.5% | 3.2% | 1960 | $1,375 | 36.9% | 94.6% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 19611 | 2.47 | 34.6 | 18.7% | 49.7% | 6.5% | 1945 | $1,319 | 23.8% | 86.5% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 19610 | 2.28 | 48.6 | 8.0% | 33.0% | 5.7% | 1978 | $1,536 | 54.0% | 97.5% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 19602 | 2.69 | 32.7 | 30.2% | 72.8% | 11.0% | 1943 | $1,071 | 11.1% | 72.1% | 16.7% |
| ZIP 17569 | 2.87 | 39.2 | 6.7% | 7.6% | 4.2% | 1982 | $1,212 | 28.4% | 87.2% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 19601 | 2.95 | 33.4 | 27.8% | 59.6% | 8.1% | 1943 | $1,088 | 12.2% | 73.5% | 14.6% |
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 19540. 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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