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Population and households in ZIP 19801
Household size in ZIP 19801
| Period | ZIP 19801 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.29 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.68 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 2.65 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.25 | 2.57 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 19801 are small: just 2.25 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. Household size has edged down from 2.29 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 19801
| Period | ZIP 19801 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.8 | 38.5 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.0 | 39.3 | 40.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.3 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.3 | 40.4 | 43.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.5 | +1.9 | +3.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 19801 is young: half of its residents are under 35.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 35.8, even as the national median rose. ZIP 19801 has the youngest population of any Delaware ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
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 19801
| Period | ZIP 19801 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.1% | 12.2% | 12.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.1% | 11.8% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 25.2% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 24.0% | 12.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.1 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 19801: 24.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 8.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Delaware ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 19801
Renters in ZIP 19801
| Period | ZIP 19801 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.3% | 30.2% | 26.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 73.6% | 32.1% | 28.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 72.6% | 32.7% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 68.1% | 33.2% | 27.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 19801 rent: 68.1% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. The renter share has fallen 5.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. No other Delaware ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 19801
| Period | ZIP 19801 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 9.1% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.9% | 9.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.6% | 9.0% | 11.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 6.9% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −3.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.9% of the housing in ZIP 19801, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 6.1 points, 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 19801
| Period | ZIP 19801 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1964 | 1979 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1965 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1965 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1968 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 19801 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1958, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1952 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, 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 19801
| Period | ZIP 19801 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $781 | $1,049 | $1,037 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $913 | $1,147 | $1,109 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $877 | $1,281 | $1,228 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,215 | $1,631 | $1,514 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$434 | +$582 | +$477 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 19801 pays $1,215 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $434 a month since 2006–10, up 56%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.1% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable 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 19801
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 19801
| Period | ZIP 19801 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 32.7% | 27.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.0% | 34.4% | 29.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 37.9% | 31.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.0% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.5 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 19801 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 25.0%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.5 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the east.
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 19801
| Period | ZIP 19801 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.1% | 87.5% | 87.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.9% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.2% | 90.5% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.3% | 91.9% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in ZIP 19801 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 6.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only three of the 43 Delaware 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 19801
| Period | ZIP 19801 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 8.4% | 7.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 10.2% | 8.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 19801: 8.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 43 Delaware ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 6.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 19801 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 19801 | 2.25 | 35.3 | 24.0% | 68.1% | 15.9% | 1958 | $1,215 | 25.0% | 83.3% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 19806 | 1.64 | 47.8 | 4.8% | 51.2% | 9.8% | 1954 | $1,509 | 66.2% | 95.5% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 19802 | 2.42 | 40.5 | 18.9% | 50.2% | 10.3% | 1956 | $1,199 | 25.9% | 88.0% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 19805 | 2.71 | 35.7 | 23.0% | 40.2% | 8.3% | 1952 | $1,341 | 23.9% | 84.5% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 19804 | 2.51 | 42.3 | 15.8% | 25.7% | 6.7% | 1956 | $1,287 | 24.5% | 90.4% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 19809 | 2.39 | 41.8 | 17.8% | 28.1% | 5.3% | 1956 | $1,523 | 43.1% | 96.4% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 19732 | 1.79 | 57.9 | 13.4% | 23.1% | 4.9% | 1985 | $2,344 | 76.5% | 98.7% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 19803 | 2.55 | 47.3 | 10.2% | 12.3% | 2.4% | 1963 | $1,659 | 61.1% | 96.1% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 19807 | 2.24 | 51.9 | 4.4% | 35.7% | 8.5% | 1971 | $1,791 | 73.3% | 98.9% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 08069 | 2.62 | 38.4 | 20.0% | 46.8% | 14.7% | 1961 | $1,334 | 18.5% | 85.8% | 9.5% |
| ZIP 08023 | 2.59 | 43.8 | 5.6% | 22.6% | 10.3% | 1958 | $1,417 | 17.1% | 89.3% | 4.3% |
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 19801. 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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