19118 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 19118, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

19118 is a zip code in Montgomery County and Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, which covers Springfield and Philadelphia, with a total population of 10,743 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 19118 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 19118.

The estimated population of people living in 19118 is 10,743, with a median age of 46.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 19118 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,743
 -0.77% -0.53%
2020
10,826
 -0.53% -
2019
10,884
 -0.32% -
2018
10,919
+1.1%
-
2017
10,800
 - -

Population of 19118 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 19118 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
69%
64.7%
 +6.65%
Black/African American
19.5%
17.2%
 +13.37%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4.4%
8.5%
 -48.24%
Asian
3.3%
5.8%
 -43.10%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.4%
3.5%
 -2.86%
Other
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 19118 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 19118 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 19118 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 19118 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.9 +2.4% 44 +2.33% 47.8 +0.63%
2020 45.8 +0.22% 43 +1.18% 47.5 -0.63%
2019 45.7 +3.86% 42.5 +4.17% 47.8 +2.36%
2018 44 +0.92% 40.8 +0.74% 46.7 +1.08%
2017 43.6 - 40.5 - 46.2 -

The median age of the 19118 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 19118 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 540 -11.14% 515 4.22% 478 449
10 to 19 703 -35.17% 749 -6.69% 482 689
20 to 29 616 +8.51% 673 -6.4% 656 625
30 to 39 536 +7.03% 581 +11.65% 559 648
40 to 49 593 +11% 696 +6.28% 659 736
50 to 59 772 -20.34% 911 -1.6% 622 893
60 to 69 546 +26.58% 865 -6.42% 701 809
70+ 596 +17.49% 908 +13.8% 701 1,036

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 19118 zip code is $86,475.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 19118.

  • Under 25
    $38,750.00
  • 25 to 44
    $77,917.00
  • 45 to 64
    $103,500.00
  • 65 and over
    $79,844.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 19118 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 19118, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 19118 is currently $155,048.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

20.70% of households in 19118 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 19118 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.45%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.35%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.73%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.96%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.05%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.75%
  • $200,000 or more
    20.70%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 19118 is $71,317.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 19118 by the total population of 19118.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 19118 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 19118 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    39.81%
  • Bachelor's degree
    44.04%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.08%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    11.72%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.35%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 19118 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 19118 zip over the age of 16 is 9,262.

Of those people, a total of 63.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 19118 is 60.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 19118 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 617 36.10% 13.00%
20 to 24 years 454 59.90% 8.50%
25 to 29 years 827 92.40% 6.90%
30 to 34 years 744 91.40% 1.30%
35 to 44 years 1,027 89.00% 1.60%
45 to 54 years 1,601 80.90% 5.60%
55 to 59 years 745 76.60% 4.60%
60 to 64 years 722 63.30% 3.70%
65 to 74 years 1,399 41.40% 4.10%
75 years and over 1,126 13.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 19118. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,759 63.90% 4.00%
Black or African American 1,756 59.60% 3.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 7 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 334 85.30% 4.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 126 74.60% 30.90%
Two or more races 280 58.90% 9.10%
Hispanic or Latino 363 68.90% 16.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,532 63.70% 4.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 19118 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 19118 is 5,635, with median earnings of $59,630.00.

Women in 19118 are earning approximately 84.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,635 $59,630.00
Male 2,851 $64,230.00
Female 2,784 $54,320.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 19118 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 924 $101,111.00
Business and Financial 501 $79,976.00
Computer and Mathematical 169 $92,865.00
Architecture and Engineering 68 $83,125.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 98 $88,000.00
Community and Social Service 386 $44,884.00
Legal 298 $134,375.00
Educational and Library 660 $58,252.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 277 $38,568.00
Healthcare Practitioners 505 $99,028.00
Healthcare Support 94 $19,583.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 47 $9,792.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 186 $4,491.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 72 $56,410.00
Personal Care and Service 67 $15,341.00
Sales 517 $39,844.00
Office and Administrative Support 408 $39,444.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 4 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 85 $22,036.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 29 $38,906.00
Production 10 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 149 $42,799.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 19118 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 19118.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 509 $110,815.00 415 $85,329.00
Business and Financial 230 $134,375.00 271 $78,101.00
Computer and Mathematical 128 $79,028.00 41 $153,493.00
Architecture and Engineering 58 $84,688.00 10 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 47 $44,861.00 51 $88,083.00
Community and Social Service 119 $48,818.00 267 $43,750.00
Legal 209 $159,625.00 89 $132,656.00
Educational and Library 273 $61,156.00 387 $57,803.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 88 $32,750.00 189 $39,256.00
Healthcare Practitioners 196 $111,250.00 309 $85,859.00
Healthcare Support 9 $0.00 85 $30,038.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 47 $9,792.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 55 $4,219.00 131 $5,221.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 72 $56,410.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 18 $51,667.00 49 $12,361.00
Sales 306 $60,833.00 211 $14,464.00
Office and Administrative Support 159 $41,875.00 249 $38,618.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 78 $22,286.00 7 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 29 $38,906.00 0 $0.00
Production 4 $0.00 6 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 149 $42,799.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,875 households in 19118, with an average household size of 2 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,427 families living in the 19118 zip code with an average family size of 2.79 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 19118:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,114 28 285 2,448
Average Household Size 2.81 2.75 2.94 1.18
Total Families 2,114 28 285 0
Average Household Size 2.8 2.75 2.75 0

Poverty

Of the 2,427 families living in 19118, 2.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 19118:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,194 housing units in 19118.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,875 93.86%
Vacant 319 6.14%

47.57% of the total 5,194 housing units in 19118 are rental units. This is approximately 2,471 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,356 are occupied by the owner - or 45.36% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 19118 is $1,635.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 19118 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    48
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    102
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    883
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    925
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    293
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    140
  • $3,000 or more
    128

Property Value

The median value of a property in 19118 is $544,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 19118 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    6
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    33
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    58
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    109
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    866
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    826
  • $1,000,000 or more
    447

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 19118. The chart below shows the number of properties in 19118 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,262
  • 1940 to 1949
    273
  • 1950 to 1959
    699
  • 1960 to 1969
    870
  • 1970 to 1979
    334
  • 1980 to 1989
    338
  • 1990 to 1999
    272
  • 2000 to 2009
    115
  • 2010 to 2013
    31
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 19118 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    416
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,547
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,451
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    461

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 19118 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 19118 that commute to work in a particular way.

34.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 19118.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    91
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    268
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    312
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    370
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    362
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    269
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    879
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    134
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    314
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    878
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    275
  • 90 or more minutes
    211

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 19118 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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