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Population and households in ZIP 19806
Household size in ZIP 19806
| Period | ZIP 19806 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.72 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.81 | 2.68 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.87 | 2.65 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.64 | 2.57 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 19806 are small: just 1.64 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 edged down from 1.72, in line with the national trend. ZIP 19806 has the smallest households of any Delaware ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
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 19806
| Period | ZIP 19806 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.4 | 38.5 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.0 | 39.3 | 40.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.1 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.8 | 40.4 | 43.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +1.9 | +3.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 19806 skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.8, 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 46.4 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 19806
| Period | ZIP 19806 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 12.2% | 12.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 11.8% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 12.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.8% of households in ZIP 19806, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 0.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 19806 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 19806
Renters in ZIP 19806
| Period | ZIP 19806 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.1% | 30.2% | 26.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.3% | 32.1% | 28.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.8% | 32.7% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 51.2% | 33.2% | 27.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +3.0 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 19806: 51.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 37.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 6.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one 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 19806
| Period | ZIP 19806 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 9.1% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 9.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 9.0% | 11.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 6.9% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −3.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 19806 as nationally: 9.8%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider Philadelphia area (6.9%). Vacancy is up 1.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 19806
| Period | ZIP 19806 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1951 | 1964 | 1979 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1965 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1949 | 1965 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1954 | 1968 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 19806 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1954, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center. Only one other Delaware ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 19806
| Period | ZIP 19806 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $957 | $1,049 | $1,037 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $995 | $1,147 | $1,109 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,252 | $1,281 | $1,228 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,509 | $1,631 | $1,514 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$552 | +$582 | +$477 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 19806 pays $1,509 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Philadelphia area overall ($1,631). Rents are up $552 a month from 2006–10, a 58% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.0% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 19806
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 19806
| Period | ZIP 19806 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.0% | 32.7% | 27.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 54.8% | 34.4% | 29.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.6% | 37.9% | 31.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 66.2% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.2 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 19806 is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (66.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.2 points, in line with the national trend. Only one other Delaware ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a higher 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 19806
| Period | ZIP 19806 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.0% | 87.5% | 87.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.0% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.3% | 90.5% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.5% | 91.9% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 19806: 95.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.5 points, 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 19806
| Period | ZIP 19806 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.5% | 8.4% | 7.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 10.2% | 8.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 19806 has been low: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Delaware ZIP code with 5,000+ people has lower unemployment. 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 19806 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 19806 | 1.64 | 47.8 | 4.8% | 51.2% | 9.8% | 1954 | $1,509 | 66.2% | 95.5% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 19801 | 2.25 | 35.3 | 24.0% | 68.1% | 15.9% | 1958 | $1,215 | 25.0% | 83.3% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 19805 | 2.71 | 35.7 | 23.0% | 40.2% | 8.3% | 1952 | $1,341 | 23.9% | 84.5% | 5.7% |
| 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 19807 | 2.24 | 51.9 | 4.4% | 35.7% | 8.5% | 1971 | $1,791 | 73.3% | 98.9% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 19803 | 2.55 | 47.3 | 10.2% | 12.3% | 2.4% | 1963 | $1,659 | 61.1% | 96.1% | 4.6% |
| 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 19735 | 1.99 | 66.1 | 1.4% | 11.5% | 2.7% | 1963 | $3,328 | 65.6% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 19810 | 2.48 | 46.3 | 8.7% | 18.7% | 5.1% | 1969 | $1,733 | 54.2% | 95.3% | 2.5% |
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 19806. 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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