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Population and households in ZIP 19804
Household size in ZIP 19804
| Period | ZIP 19804 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.68 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.57 | 2.65 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.57 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 19804 has 2.51 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. That is in line with the rest of the Philadelphia area. Household size has crept up from 2.44 in 2006–10, even as 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 19804
| Period | ZIP 19804 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8 | 38.5 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.1 | 39.3 | 40.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.8 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.3 | 40.4 | 43.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +1.9 | +3.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 19804 is 42.3 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 40.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the west.
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 19804
| Period | ZIP 19804 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 12.2% | 12.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 12.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 19804: 15.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 3.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 19804 has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Delaware ZIP codes.
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 19804
Renters in ZIP 19804
| Period | ZIP 19804 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.0% | 30.2% | 26.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.5% | 32.1% | 28.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.7% | 32.7% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.7% | 33.2% | 27.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +3.0 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a quarter of households in ZIP 19804 rent their homes (25.7%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 32.9% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 19804
| Period | ZIP 19804 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 9.1% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 9.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 9.0% | 11.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 6.9% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −3.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 19804: 6.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Philadelphia area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 19804
| Period | ZIP 19804 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1964 | 1979 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1965 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1965 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1968 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 19804 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1956, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Of the 43 Delaware ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three 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 19804
| Period | ZIP 19804 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $934 | $1,049 | $1,037 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $948 | $1,147 | $1,109 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,217 | $1,281 | $1,228 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,287 | $1,631 | $1,514 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$353 | +$582 | +$477 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 19804 runs $1,287 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $353 a month from 2006–10, a 38% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.5% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 19804
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 19804
| Period | ZIP 19804 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 32.7% | 27.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 34.4% | 29.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.4% | 37.9% | 31.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.5% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 19804 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 24.5%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 9.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the center 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 19804
| Period | ZIP 19804 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.7% | 87.5% | 87.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.8% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.0% | 90.5% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.4% | 91.9% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 19804 is close to the national rate: 90.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Philadelphia area overall (91.9%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.7 points, 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 19804
| Period | ZIP 19804 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 8.4% | 7.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 10.2% | 8.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 19804 is close to the national rate: 5.5% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.9 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 19804 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 19804 | 2.51 | 42.3 | 15.8% | 25.7% | 6.7% | 1956 | $1,287 | 24.5% | 90.4% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 19805 | 2.71 | 35.7 | 23.0% | 40.2% | 8.3% | 1952 | $1,341 | 23.9% | 84.5% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 19808 | 2.48 | 44.2 | 10.6% | 20.9% | 3.5% | 1972 | $1,712 | 39.4% | 93.4% | 4.1% |
| 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 19720 | 2.68 | 40.6 | 14.3% | 33.1% | 5.8% | 1972 | $1,414 | 23.9% | 89.4% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 19807 | 2.24 | 51.9 | 4.4% | 35.7% | 8.5% | 1971 | $1,791 | 73.3% | 98.9% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 19802 | 2.42 | 40.5 | 18.9% | 50.2% | 10.3% | 1956 | $1,199 | 25.9% | 88.0% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 19732 | 1.79 | 57.9 | 13.4% | 23.1% | 4.9% | 1985 | $2,344 | 76.5% | 98.7% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 19707 | 2.78 | 47.8 | 7.6% | 12.0% | 5.4% | 1982 | $2,485 | 66.0% | 95.8% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 19735 | 1.99 | 66.1 | 1.4% | 11.5% | 2.7% | 1963 | $3,328 | 65.6% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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 19804. 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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