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Population and households in ZIP 19601
Household size in ZIP 19601
| Period | ZIP 19601 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.68 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.81 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.88 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.95 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.26 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 19601 are large by national standards, averaging 2.95 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.68 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only 19 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have larger 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 19601
| Period | ZIP 19601 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.7 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.7 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.6 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 19601 is young: half of its residents are under 33.4, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 31.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 22 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 19601
| Period | ZIP 19601 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.1% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.7% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 26.0% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 27.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 19601: 27.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 19601
Renters in ZIP 19601
| Period | ZIP 19601 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.3% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 60.5% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.0% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 59.6% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 19601: 59.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Just over half of owners (53.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the northeast. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 26 have a higher share of renters.
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 19601
| Period | ZIP 19601 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 19601 is close to the national rate: 8.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 9.4 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 19601
| Period | ZIP 19601 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1944 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1945 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1945 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1943 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 19601 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1943, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the northeast. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 22 have older 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 19601
| Period | ZIP 19601 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $640 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $741 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $826 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,088 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$448 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 19601 pays $1,088 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $448 a month from 2006–10, a 70% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 38.0% 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 southeast; the highest are in the west.
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 19601
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 19601
| Period | ZIP 19601 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.2% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 19601: 12.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 2.4 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 have a lower 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 19601
| Period | ZIP 19601 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.6% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 61.5% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 68.1% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 73.5% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.0 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults in ZIP 19601 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 73.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 11.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only six of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 19601
| Period | ZIP 19601 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 19601: 14.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only eight have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 3.1 points from 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 19601 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 19601 | 2.95 | 33.4 | 27.8% | 59.6% | 8.1% | 1943 | $1,088 | 12.2% | 73.5% | 14.6% |
| ZIP 19604 | 3.19 | 30.0 | 22.2% | 51.2% | 8.1% | 1941 | $1,310 | 10.2% | 66.9% | 13.1% |
| ZIP 19602 | 2.69 | 32.7 | 30.2% | 72.8% | 11.0% | 1943 | $1,071 | 11.1% | 72.1% | 16.7% |
| 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 19605 | 2.71 | 42.4 | 9.9% | 14.5% | 4.6% | 1971 | $1,403 | 24.5% | 89.3% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 19607 | 2.50 | 40.6 | 12.1% | 32.8% | 8.8% | 1964 | $1,330 | 33.7% | 91.7% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 19609 | 2.39 | 42.8 | 7.4% | 16.5% | 3.2% | 1960 | $1,375 | 36.9% | 94.6% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 19606 | 2.60 | 41.3 | 11.2% | 21.2% | 5.3% | 1971 | $1,453 | 29.7% | 92.8% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 19560 | 2.53 | 40.5 | 19.5% | 18.4% | 6.5% | 1968 | $1,532 | 19.9% | 89.7% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 19608 | 2.65 | 44.1 | 9.6% | 23.7% | 4.2% | 1984 | $1,661 | 45.6% | 94.0% | 1.6% |
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 19601. 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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