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Population and households in ZIP 19703
Household size in ZIP 19703
| Period | ZIP 19703 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.68 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.65 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.28 | 2.57 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 19703 are small: just 2.28 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.44, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 19703
| Period | ZIP 19703 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.1 | 38.5 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.4 | 39.3 | 40.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.9 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.5 | 40.4 | 43.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +1.9 | +3.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 19703 are younger than 40.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.1 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 19703
| Period | ZIP 19703 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 12.2% | 12.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 11.8% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 12.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in ZIP 19703 (10.0%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 19703
Renters in ZIP 19703
| Period | ZIP 19703 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.1% | 30.2% | 26.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.7% | 32.1% | 28.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.6% | 32.7% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.9% | 33.2% | 27.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +3.0 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 19703 than nationally: 45.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 24.7% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only three of the 43 Delaware ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 19703
| Period | ZIP 19703 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 9.1% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 9.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 9.0% | 11.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 6.9% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −13.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −3.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 19703: just 4.9% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 13.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 19703 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Delaware 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 19703
| Period | ZIP 19703 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1964 | 1979 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1965 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1965 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1968 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +4 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 19703 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, 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 1960 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the southwest.
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 19703
| Period | ZIP 19703 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $944 | $1,049 | $1,037 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $946 | $1,147 | $1,109 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,249 | $1,281 | $1,228 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,460 | $1,631 | $1,514 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$517 | +$582 | +$477 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 19703 costs $1,460 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $517 a month since 2006–10, up 55%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the south.
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 19703
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 19703
| Period | ZIP 19703 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.8% | 32.7% | 27.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.5% | 34.4% | 29.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.8% | 37.9% | 31.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.6% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.8 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 19703 (38.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider Philadelphia area (42.3%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 13.8 points, mirroring the country.
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 19703
| Period | ZIP 19703 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.3% | 87.5% | 87.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.1% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.0% | 90.5% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.9% | 91.9% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 19703: 94.9% 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 4.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 19703
| Period | ZIP 19703 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 8.4% | 7.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 10.2% | 8.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 19703 is the same as the national rate: 5.4% of the labor force. The rate is lower than in the wider Philadelphia area (6.1%). 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 19703 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 19703 | 2.28 | 40.5 | 10.0% | 45.9% | 4.9% | 1971 | $1,460 | 38.6% | 94.9% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 19061 | 2.61 | 41.9 | 12.5% | 35.3% | 4.7% | 1963 | $1,337 | 23.4% | 92.5% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 19810 | 2.48 | 46.3 | 8.7% | 18.7% | 5.1% | 1969 | $1,733 | 54.2% | 95.3% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 19809 | 2.39 | 41.8 | 17.8% | 28.1% | 5.3% | 1956 | $1,523 | 43.1% | 96.4% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 19060 | 3.05 | 45.9 | 3.7% | 4.0% | 5.8% | 1995 | $1,452 | 59.5% | 97.9% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 19803 | 2.55 | 47.3 | 10.2% | 12.3% | 2.4% | 1963 | $1,659 | 61.1% | 96.1% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 19014 | 2.61 | 43.9 | 6.1% | 11.8% | 5.0% | 1975 | $1,564 | 38.3% | 95.9% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 19802 | 2.42 | 40.5 | 18.9% | 50.2% | 10.3% | 1956 | $1,199 | 25.9% | 88.0% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 08067 | 3.10 | 38.9 | 7.9% | 12.9% | 10.7% | 1963 | $1,807 | 32.2% | 94.6% | 11.0% |
| ZIP 19017 | 2.68 | 39.3 | 9.0% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 1975 | $2,454 | 55.3% | 98.4% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 19013 | 2.57 | 35.6 | 27.3% | 60.4% | 15.7% | 1950 | $1,088 | 15.4% | 85.5% | 16.0% |
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 19703. 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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