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Population and households in ZIP 21902
Household size in ZIP 21902
| Period | ZIP 21902 | Philadelphia area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.92 | 2.64 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.98 | 2.65 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.81 | 2.57 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.07 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 21902 is a place of small households, averaging 1.81 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 1.92, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 21902
| Period | ZIP 21902 | Philadelphia area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.2 | 38.5 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.8 | 39.3 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 54.2 | 40.3 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 57.9 | 40.4 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +13.7 | +1.9 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 21902 skews older: half of its residents are older than 57.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 21902
| Period | ZIP 21902 | Philadelphia area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 12.2% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 11.8% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 12.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 21902: 6.9% of households, against 11.6% 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 21902
Renters in ZIP 21902
| Period | ZIP 21902 | Philadelphia area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.3% | 30.2% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 62.2% | 32.1% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.9% | 32.7% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 53.9% | 33.2% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −13.4 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 21902 rent: 53.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Just over one in seven owners (15.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%.
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 21902
| Period | ZIP 21902 | Philadelphia area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 9.2% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 9.0% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 6.9% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 21902 as nationally: 8.5%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Philadelphia area overall (6.9%).
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 21902
| Period | ZIP 21902 | Philadelphia area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1964 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1965 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1965 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1968 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 21902 are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S.
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 21902
| Period | ZIP 21902 | Philadelphia area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $790 | $1,049 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $915 | $1,147 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $876 | $1,281 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $799 | $1,631 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$9 | +$582 | +$620 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 21902 pays $799 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 24.7% of household income on rent, comfortably 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 21902
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 21902
| Period | ZIP 21902 | Philadelphia area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 32.7% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 34.4% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.5% | 37.9% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 42.3% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 21902: 18.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 21902
| Period | ZIP 21902 | Philadelphia area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.0% | 87.5% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.2% | 88.9% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.6% | 90.5% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.4% | 91.9% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 21902 have finished high school as nationally: 88.4%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Philadelphia area overall (91.9%).
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 21902
| Period | ZIP 21902 | Philadelphia area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 8.4% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 10.2% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 0.0% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 6.1% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 21902 runs well above the national rate: 8.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. 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 21902 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 21902 | 1.81 | 57.9 | 6.9% | 53.9% | 8.5% | 1986 | $799 | 18.9% | 88.4% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 21903 | 2.37 | 45.1 | 7.3% | 26.9% | 3.5% | 1980 | $1,060 | 19.8% | 92.3% | 9.1% |
| ZIP 21078 | 2.49 | 46.2 | 9.6% | 24.0% | 5.8% | 1985 | $1,649 | 41.5% | 93.9% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 21904 | 2.62 | 42.3 | 10.1% | 10.8% | 10.4% | 1986 | $1,432 | 23.3% | 92.6% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 21914 | 2.59 | 35.5 | 8.7% | 7.9% | 18.4% | 1973 | $1,522 | 36.2% | 94.8% | 24.4% |
| ZIP 21005 | 2.33 | 33.9 | 9.1% | 97.2% | 12.2% | 1982 | $2,096 | 55.6% | 99.3% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 21001 | 2.50 | 39.4 | 14.1% | 36.3% | 5.0% | 1985 | $1,668 | 27.0% | 92.5% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 21901 | 2.56 | 39.9 | 13.3% | 26.8% | 7.1% | 1993 | $1,518 | 34.1% | 92.6% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 21917 | 2.71 | 41.7 | 12.2% | 11.9% | 7.9% | 1978 | $1,277 | 23.1% | 86.4% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 21130 | 1.88 | 30.3 | 43.3% | 88.1% | 4.5% | 1976 | $1,350 | 10.1% | 89.0% | 29.9% |
| ZIP 21028 | 2.82 | 45.0 | 4.8% | 11.6% | 3.5% | 1972 | $1,380 | 48.4% | 96.1% | 1.5% |
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 21902. 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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