Area Code 215

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Area Code 215 Map

Area Code 215 Overview

2,646,610
TOTAL POPULATION
1,275,126
MALE POPULATION
1,371,484
FEMALE POPULATION
92.97
MALES / 100 FEMALES
107.56
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$51,851
PER CAPITA INCOME
$115,789
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$96,124
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
76.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,224
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
47.22
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,388,001
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Area Code 215

The most populous races in Area Code 215 are White / Caucasian (1,424,876 | 53.8%), Black / African American (712,148 | 26.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (308,352 | 11.7%).
Race in Area Code 215
Race# Population% Population
Asian193,1087.3%
Black / African American712,14826.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific1,0570.0%
Hispanic or Latino308,35211.7%
Native / Alaskan6,2680.2%
White / Caucasian1,424,87653.8%
Two or more Races152,3505.8%
Some other Race156,8035.9%
Total2,646,610100.0%

Ancestry in Area Code 215

The most populous ancestries reported in Area Code 215 are Irish (380,357 | 14.4%), German (320,234 | 12.1%), Italian (246,871 | 9.3%), Puerto Rican (157,619 | 6.0%), and English (144,189 | 5.4%), together accounting for 47.2% of all Area Code 215 residents.
Ancestry in Area Code 215
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan7090.0%
African24,6890.9%
Alaska Native790.0%
Alaskan Athabascan200.0%
Albanian6,4980.3%
Aleut210.0%
Alsatian800.0%
American82,2943.1%
Apache1660.0%
Arab19,5380.7%
Argentinean3,1470.1%
Armenian3,0370.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac820.0%
Australian3930.0%
Austrian7,5960.3%
Bahamian3340.0%
Bangladeshi7160.0%
Barbadian1,1320.0%
Basque660.0%
Belgian1,1190.0%
Belizean2060.0%
Bermudan1600.0%
Bhutanese4,2150.2%
Blackfeet7860.0%
Bolivian3450.0%
Brazilian6,5920.3%
British8,9530.3%
British West Indian9590.0%
Bulgarian8560.0%
Burmese20,7770.8%
Cajun830.0%
Cambodian5080.0%
Canadian2,8520.1%
Cape Verdean1110.0%
Carpatho Rusyn1540.0%
Celtic4160.0%
Central American24,3770.9%
Central American Indian3,1930.1%
Cherokee5,5960.2%
Cheyenne260.0%
Chickasaw790.0%
Chilean1,0620.0%
Chippewa1720.0%
Choctaw3010.0%
Colombian10,1630.4%
Costa Rican2,3470.1%
Cree300.0%
Creek280.0%
Croatian2,0760.1%
Crow270.0%
Cuban6,4730.2%
Cypriot1430.0%
Czech5,5190.2%
Czechoslovakian1,7180.1%
Danish3,3250.1%
Delaware5130.0%
Dominican41,6281.6%
Dutch13,1260.5%
Dutch West Indian150.0%
Eastern European16,3390.6%
Ecuadorian4,1960.2%
Egyptian4,3080.2%
English144,1895.4%
Estonian3920.0%
Ethiopian2,6510.1%
European25,5321.0%
Fijian130.0%
Filipino1,8710.1%
Finnish1,4030.1%
French25,6761.0%
French American Indian1070.0%
French Canadian4,2800.2%
German320,23412.1%
German Russian880.0%
Ghanaian2,1550.1%
Greek10,2790.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro2380.0%
Guatemalan7,7770.3%
Guyanese1,3630.1%
Haitian13,1470.5%
Hmong70.0%
Honduran5,7890.2%
Hopi160.0%
Houma1420.0%
Hungarian15,2240.6%
Icelander840.0%
Indian (Asian)62,6782.4%
Indonesian7660.0%
Inupiat810.0%
Iranian2,2570.1%
Iraqi7170.0%
Irish380,35714.4%
Iroquois6260.0%
Israeli1,4510.1%
Italian246,8719.3%
Jamaican17,5600.7%
Japanese12,5600.5%
Jordanian4720.0%
Kenyan7430.0%
Korean16,7750.6%
Laotian2,9010.1%
Latvian1,0700.0%
Lebanese3,4640.1%
Liberian6,4360.2%
Lithuanian10,8700.4%
Lumbee2450.0%
Luxembourger370.0%
Macedonian580.0%
Malaysian1,6340.1%
Maltese1300.0%
Mexican35,0321.3%
Mexican American Indian9310.0%
Mongolian3270.0%
Moroccan2,0480.1%
Native Hawaiian9720.0%
Navajo3900.0%
New Zealander850.0%
Nicaraguan1,7820.1%
Nigerian7,0590.3%
Northern European1,9860.1%
Norwegian8,0710.3%
Okinawan800.0%
Paiute200.0%
Pakistani1,8560.1%
Palestinian2,0640.1%
Panamanian1,4770.1%
Paraguayan2130.0%
Pennsylvania German9,2100.4%
Peruvian2,6990.1%
Pima50.0%
Polish110,6214.2%
Portuguese5,6560.2%
Potawatomi1380.0%
Puerto Rican157,6196.0%
Romanian4,6840.2%
Russian43,8741.7%
Salvadoran5,1770.2%
Samoan5130.0%
Scandinavian2,4410.1%
Scotch-Irish11,7100.4%
Scottish26,6771.0%
Seminole570.0%
Senegalese4060.0%
Serbian7060.0%
Shoshone270.0%
Sierra Leonean1,3520.1%
Sioux1470.0%
Slavic1,6300.1%
Slovak7,4790.3%
Slovene7120.0%
Somali1570.0%
South African6160.0%
South American25,6611.0%
South American Indian4340.0%
Soviet Union1050.0%
Spaniard4,6170.2%
Spanish3,5270.1%
Spanish American1100.0%
Spanish American Indian180.0%
Sri Lankan24,0720.9%
Subsaharan African50,1941.9%
Sudanese3470.0%
Swedish11,2420.4%
Swiss5,9400.2%
Syrian1,0110.0%
Taiwanese100.0%
Thai56,9042.1%
Tlingit-Haida70.0%
Tongan870.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian4,2830.2%
Turkish2,7530.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander3550.0%
Ugandan1300.0%
Ukrainian32,0791.2%
Uruguayan3000.0%
Venezuelan3,2600.1%
Vietnamese3,4560.1%
Welsh14,1510.5%
West Indian5,9730.2%
Yaqui290.0%
Yugoslavian8310.0%
Zimbabwean2200.0%
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Immigrants in Area Code 215

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Area Code 215 came from Asia (144,090 | 5.4%), Latin America (103,690 | 3.9%), Europe (65,101 | 2.5%), Caribbean (52,889 | 2.0%), and South Central Asia (49,716 | 1.9%), together accounting for 15.7% of all Area Code 215 residents.
Immigrants in Area Code 215
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan4580.0%
Africa34,0821.3%
Albania5,0740.2%
Argentina2,0780.1%
Armenia2320.0%
Asia144,0905.4%
Australia4890.0%
Austria2500.0%
Bahamas1630.0%
Bangladesh4,6190.2%
Barbados5680.0%
Belarus2,8190.1%
Belgium2360.0%
Belize2070.0%
Bolivia2450.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina3330.0%
Brazil7,0840.3%
Bulgaria6600.0%
Cambodia6,7000.3%
Cameroon8720.0%
Canada4,3750.2%
Caribbean52,8892.0%
Central America27,1121.0%
Chile6460.0%
China34,8261.3%
Colombia4,9130.2%
Congo890.0%
Costa Rica2,1800.1%
Croatia1990.0%
Cuba1,7180.1%
Czechoslovakia4910.0%
Denmark1410.0%
Dominica7720.0%
Dominican Republic24,1320.9%
Eastern Africa3,4730.1%
Eastern Asia47,7201.8%
Eastern Europe41,4451.6%
Ecuador2,6720.1%
Egypt2,6050.1%
El Salvador2,5100.1%
England2,0260.1%
Eritrea1150.0%
Ethiopia1,6870.1%
Europe65,1012.5%
Fiji870.0%
France1,0760.0%
Germany4,5330.2%
Ghana2,3040.1%
Greece1,5570.1%
Grenada2940.0%
Guatemala5,5740.2%
Guyana1,6710.1%
Haiti8,2170.3%
Honduras2,9210.1%
Hong Kong1,7960.1%
Hungary5120.0%
India32,9161.2%
Indonesia2,1130.1%
Iran1,2620.1%
Iraq7220.0%
Ireland1,2890.1%
Israel1,9810.1%
Italy4,8290.2%
Jamaica11,7630.4%
Japan8310.0%
Jordan7170.0%
Kazakhstan3200.0%
Kenya7400.0%
Korea11,9030.4%
Kuwait3440.0%
Laos5750.0%
Latin America103,6903.9%
Latvia2480.0%
Lebanon7250.0%
Liberia7,4440.3%
Lithuania3910.0%
Malaysia7650.0%
Mexico12,6270.5%
Middle Africa1,7210.1%
Moldova8640.0%
Morocco1,7370.1%
Nepal7100.0%
Netherlands3830.0%
Nicaragua8180.0%
Nigeria4,7770.2%
North Macedonia1260.0%
Northern Africa6,0970.2%
Northern Europe8,0650.3%
Norway1140.0%
Oceania8260.0%
Pakistan4,2800.2%
Panama2750.0%
Peru1,8670.1%
Philippines6,9460.3%
Poland3,6280.1%
Portugal1,5000.1%
Romania1,4020.1%
Russia6,4660.2%
Saudi Arabia8290.0%
Scotland4050.0%
Senegal1230.0%
Serbia2620.0%
Sierra Leone1,4160.1%
Singapore3610.0%
Somalia290.0%
South Africa6960.0%
South America23,6890.9%
South Central Asia49,7161.9%
South Eastern Asia35,7761.3%
Southern Europe8,7020.3%
Spain7960.0%
Sri Lanka5380.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines1620.0%
Sudan3820.0%
Sweden3670.0%
Switzerland3470.0%
Syria7640.0%
Taiwan1,9450.1%
Thailand1,8280.1%
Trinidad and Tobago3,7240.1%
Turkey1,3800.1%
Uganda2450.0%
Ukraine13,5630.5%
Uruguay2730.0%
Uzbekistan3,1610.1%
Venezuela2,1420.1%
Vietnam15,8510.6%
West Indies4880.0%
Western Africa19,2620.7%
Western Asia10,3590.4%
Western Europe6,8250.3%
Yemen2060.0%
Zaire1460.0%
Zimbabwe3640.0%
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Sex and Age in Area Code 215

Sex and Age in Area Code 215

The most populous age groups in Area Code 215 are 30 to 34 Years (104,028 | 8.2%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (108,725 | 7.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Area Code 215
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years77,299 (6.1%)74,176 (5.4%)
5 to 9 Years76,934 (6.0%)74,018 (5.4%)
10 to 14 Years84,017 (6.6%)79,679 (5.8%)
15 to 19 Years83,767 (6.6%)83,803 (6.1%)
20 to 24 Years86,392 (6.8%)87,117 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Years102,480 (8.0%)105,782 (7.7%)
30 to 34 Years104,028 (8.2%)108,725 (7.9%)
35 to 39 Years87,708 (6.9%)93,276 (6.8%)
40 to 44 Years78,143 (6.1%)79,163 (5.8%)
45 to 49 Years73,559 (5.8%)78,024 (5.7%)
50 to 54 Years78,377 (6.1%)83,370 (6.1%)
55 to 59 Years81,849 (6.4%)87,537 (6.4%)
60 to 64 Years80,161 (6.3%)90,688 (6.6%)
65 to 69 Years65,574 (5.1%)75,795 (5.5%)
70 to 74 Years46,958 (3.7%)59,475 (4.3%)
75 to 79 Years30,921 (2.4%)42,972 (3.1%)
80 to 84 Years19,015 (1.5%)30,887 (2.2%)
85 Years and over17,944 (1.4%)36,997 (2.7%)
Total1,275,126 (100.0%)1,371,484 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Area Code 215

Median Family Size in Area Code 215

The median family size in Area Code 215 is 3.06 persons per family, with married-couple families (408,574 | 64.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.11833 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (53,647 | 8.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.68 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Area Code 215
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple408,574 (64.7%)3.12
Single Male/Father53,647 (8.5%)2.68
Single Female/Mother168,845 (26.8%)3.01
Total Families631,066 (100.0%)3.06

Median Household Size in Area Code 215

The median household size in Area Code 215 is 2.45 persons per household, with single female/mother households (168,845 | 15.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.22504 persons per household. non-family households (431,587 | 40.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Area Code 215
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple408,574 (38.5%)3.15
Single Male/Father53,647 (5.1%)3.01
Single Female/Mother168,845 (15.9%)3.23
Non-family431,587 (40.6%)1.23
Total Households1,062,653 (100.0%)2.45

Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 215

Out of a total of 1,062,653 households in Area Code 215, 631,066 (59.4%) are family households, while 431,587 (40.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 261,952, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 347,693.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 215
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-347,693 (32.7%)
2-Person Households261,952 (24.6%)71,040 (6.7%)
3-Person Households156,386 (14.7%)7,929 (0.7%)
4-Person Households123,650 (11.6%)3,222 (0.3%)
5-Person Households57,125 (5.4%)1,014 (0.1%)
6-Person Households19,428 (1.8%)341 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households12,525 (1.2%)348 (0.0%)
Total631,066 (59.4%)431,587 (40.6%)

Female Fertility in Area Code 215

Fertility by Age in Area Code 215

Average fertility rate in Area Code 215 is 46.8 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 77.3 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 69.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Area Code 215
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years813 (2.6%)32.1
20 to 34 years21,934 (69.4%)77.3
35 to 50 years8,856 (28.0%)34.7
Total31,603 (100.0%)46.8

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 215

62.5% of women with births (31,603) in Area Code 215 are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 95.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 40.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 215
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years34 (4.2%)779 (95.8%)
20 to 34 years12,043 (54.9%)9,891 (45.1%)
35 to 50 years5,261 (59.4%)3,595 (40.6%)
Total19,760 (62.5%)11,843 (37.5%)

Fertility by Education in Area Code 215

Average fertility rate in Area Code 215 is 46.8 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 71.1 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 45.8 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 24.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Area Code 215
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School2,752 (8.7%)45.8
High School Diploma7,139 (22.6%)54.7
College or Associate's Degree7,816 (24.7%)53.6
Bachelor's Degree7,722 (24.4%)58.8
Graduate Degree6,174 (19.5%)71.1
Total31,603 (100.0%)46.8

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 215

37.5% of women with births in Area Code 215 are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 63.7% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 74.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 215
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School917 (33.3%)1,835 (66.7%)
High School Diploma1,838 (25.8%)5,301 (74.3%)
College or Associate's Degree3,055 (39.1%)4,761 (60.9%)
Bachelor's Degree4,923 (63.7%)2,799 (36.2%)
Graduate Degree3,831 (62.1%)2,343 (38.0%)
Total19,760 (62.5%)11,843 (37.5%)

Income in Area Code 215

Income Overview in Area Code 215

Per Capita Income in Area Code 215 is $51,851, while median incomes of families and households are $115,789 and $96,124 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,646,610$51,851
Median Family Income631,066$115,789
Mean Family Income631,066$15,188,126
Median Household Income1,062,653$96,124
Mean Household Income1,062,653$13,129,263
Income Deficit631,066$11,224
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,646,61023.47%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,646,61076.53¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,646,61047.22

Earnings by Sex in Area Code 215

Average Earnings in Area Code 215 are $54,773, $60,004 for men and $44,415 for women, a difference of 26.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Area Code 215
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male718,000 (50.2%)$60,004
Female713,527 (49.8%)$44,415
Total1,431,527 (100.0%)$54,773

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 215

The most common earnings brackets in Area Code 215 are $100,000+ for men (158,952 | 22.1%) and $100,000+ for women (89,264 | 12.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 215
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less31,205 (4.3%)44,343 (6.2%)
$2,500 to $4,99922,789 (3.2%)28,387 (4.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49921,935 (3.1%)27,636 (3.9%)
$7,500 to $9,99914,983 (2.1%)21,402 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49918,865 (2.6%)23,958 (3.4%)
$12,500 to $14,99915,233 (2.1%)19,711 (2.8%)
$15,000 to $17,49913,065 (1.8%)18,745 (2.6%)
$17,500 to $19,99912,051 (1.7%)15,940 (2.2%)
$20,000 to $22,49915,255 (2.1%)17,660 (2.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99918,496 (2.6%)23,199 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $29,99933,734 (4.7%)40,447 (5.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99936,560 (5.1%)39,802 (5.6%)
$35,000 to $39,99929,356 (4.1%)33,989 (4.8%)
$40,000 to $44,99930,482 (4.3%)35,488 (5.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99930,398 (4.2%)34,505 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $54,99928,103 (3.9%)28,687 (4.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99953,048 (7.4%)55,562 (7.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99946,613 (6.5%)40,150 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99986,877 (12.1%)74,652 (10.5%)
$100,000+158,952 (22.1%)89,264 (12.5%)
Total718,000 (100.0%)713,527 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 215

Average earnings in Area Code 215 are $6,701,207 for men and $5,083,550 for women, a difference of 24.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $9,489,010, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $2,889,704. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $7,469,406, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $1,670,953.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 215
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$2,889,704$1,670,953
High School Diploma$4,569,184$3,074,005
College or Associate's Degree$5,619,968$3,847,861
Bachelor's Degree$7,687,331$5,727,778
Graduate Degree$9,489,010$7,469,406
Total$6,701,207$5,083,550

Family Income in Area Code 215

Family Income Brackets in Area Code 215

According to the Area Code 215 family income data, there are 15,526,748 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 2,460.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,372,569 families (217.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Area Code 215
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,390,478378.8%
$10,000 to $14,9991,372,569217.5%
$15,000 to $24,9992,794,360442.8%
$25,000 to $34,9993,527,659559.0%
$35,000 to $49,9995,347,653847.4%
$50,000 to $74,9998,610,2651,364.4%
$75,000 to $99,9997,807,5491,237.2%
$100,000 to $149,99912,791,7082,027.0%
$150,000 to $199,9997,976,6741,264.0%
$200,000+15,526,7482,460.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 215

4-person families (116,519 | 18.5%) account for the highest median family income in Area Code 215 with $138,674 per family, while 2-person families (282,290 | 44.7%) have the highest median income of $48,703 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 215
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families282,290 (44.7%)$97,407
3-Person Families153,117 (24.3%)$117,654
4-Person Families116,519 (18.5%)$138,674
5-Person Families51,881 (8.2%)$137,004
6-Person Families17,083 (2.7%)$135,898
7+ Person Families10,176 (1.6%)$130,449
Total631,066 (100.0%)$115,789

Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 215

The median family income in Area Code 215 is $115,789, with families comprising 3+ earners (78,722) having the highest median family income of $164,040, while families with no earners (85,984) have the lowest median family income of $54,835, accounting for 12.5% and 13.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 215
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners85,984 (13.6%)$54,835
1 Earner206,743 (32.8%)$84,448
2 Earners259,617 (41.1%)$140,020
3+ Earners78,722 (12.5%)$164,040
Total631,066 (100.0%)$115,789

Household Income in Area Code 215

Household Income Brackets in Area Code 215

With 19,882,238 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Area Code 215, accounting for 1,871.0% of all households. In contrast, only 4,056,147 households (381.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Area Code 215
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006,478,995609.7%
$10,000 to $14,9994,056,147381.7%
$15,000 to $24,9996,975,254656.4%
$25,000 to $34,9997,097,459667.9%
$35,000 to $49,99910,665,8481,003.7%
$50,000 to $74,99916,256,4661,529.8%
$75,000 to $99,99913,169,4591,239.3%
$100,000 to $149,99919,490,1191,834.1%
$150,000 to $199,99910,694,5401,006.4%
$200,000+19,882,2381,871.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 215

The median household income in Area Code 215 is $96,124, with the highest median household income of $112,178 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 381,665 households (35.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $51,114, with 34,787 households (3.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 215
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years34,787 (3.3%)$51,114
25 to 44 Years373,675 (35.2%)$101,301
45 to 64 Years381,665 (35.9%)$112,178
65+ Years272,526 (25.7%)$61,329
Total1,062,653 (100.0%)$96,124

Poverty in Area Code 215

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 215

With 14.7% poverty level for males and 17.2% for females among the residents of Area Code 215, 6 to 11 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 22,601 males (24.2%) and 26,220 females (24.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 215
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years15,018 (19.9%)15,220 (20.9%)
5 Years3,341 (22.1%)2,496 (20.0%)
6 to 11 Years22,601 (24.2%)21,551 (23.6%)
12 to 14 Years10,943 (22.0%)10,695 (22.7%)
15 Years3,691 (21.1%)3,336 (21.0%)
16 and 17 Years5,355 (18.0%)5,882 (19.5%)
18 to 24 Years23,555 (21.8%)26,220 (24.5%)
25 to 34 Years22,655 (11.1%)35,423 (16.5%)
35 to 44 Years17,485 (10.6%)26,599 (15.4%)
45 to 54 Years16,154 (10.7%)21,469 (13.3%)
55 to 64 Years22,455 (14.0%)26,037 (14.7%)
65 to 74 Years11,978 (10.8%)18,243 (13.7%)
75 Years and over7,251 (11.2%)17,512 (16.9%)
Total182,482 (14.7%)230,683 (17.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 215

According to the poverty statistics in Area Code 215, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 89.4% of males and 86.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 215
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years60,363 (80.1%)57,521 (79.1%)
5 Years11,777 (77.9%)9,999 (80.0%)
6 to 11 Years70,625 (75.8%)69,656 (76.4%)
12 to 14 Years38,744 (78.0%)36,487 (77.3%)
15 Years13,806 (78.9%)12,565 (79.0%)
16 and 17 Years24,460 (82.0%)24,217 (80.5%)
18 to 24 Years84,441 (78.2%)80,634 (75.5%)
25 to 34 Years181,888 (88.9%)178,729 (83.5%)
35 to 44 Years147,293 (89.4%)145,603 (84.6%)
45 to 54 Years135,013 (89.3%)139,542 (86.7%)
55 to 64 Years138,132 (86.0%)150,951 (85.3%)
65 to 74 Years98,555 (89.2%)115,244 (86.3%)
75 Years and over57,585 (88.8%)86,341 (83.1%)
Total1,062,682 (85.3%)1,107,489 (82.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 215

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Area Code 215 show that 5.0% or 20,391 of the total 408,574 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 29.7%, comprising of 613 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.0%, which includes 9,640 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 215
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children230,175 (96.0%)9,640 (4.0%)
1 or 2 Children130,817 (95.1%)6,700 (4.9%)
3 or 4 Children25,740 (88.2%)3,438 (11.8%)
5 or more Children1,451 (70.3%)613 (29.7%)
Total388,183 (95.0%)20,391 (5.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 215

According to the poverty data in Area Code 215, 14.6% or 7,821 single-father households and 26.9% or 45,440 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 227 households (38.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,704 households (80.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 215
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children2,357 (9.0%)9,142 (13.7%)
1 or 2 Children4,222 (18.1%)24,769 (30.0%)
3 or 4 Children1,015 (28.1%)9,825 (56.1%)
5 or more Children227 (38.4%)1,704 (80.7%)
Total7,821 (14.6%)45,440 (26.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 215

The poverty data for Area Code 215 shows that 20,391 of the married-couple family households (5.0%) and 53,261 of the single-parent households (23.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 613 households (29.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,931 household (71.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 215
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children9,640 (4.0%)11,499 (12.4%)
1 or 2 Children6,700 (4.9%)28,991 (27.4%)
3 or 4 Children3,438 (11.8%)10,840 (51.3%)
5 or more Children613 (29.7%)1,931 (71.4%)
Total20,391 (5.0%)53,261 (23.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Area Code 215

Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 215

Among the 1,260,417 employed individuals in Area Code 215, private company employees (844,290 | 67.0%), not-for-profit organizations (177,159 | 14.1%), and local government employees (83,109 | 6.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 215
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees844,29067.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)39,1473.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)58,0804.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations177,15914.1%
Local Government Employees83,1096.6%
State Government Employees26,1562.1%
Federal Government Employees30,6662.4%
Unpaid Family Workers1,8100.1%
Total1,260,417100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Area Code 215

According to the labor force statistics for Area Code 215, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,146,978), 64.6% or 1,388,021 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.7% or 93,553 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 87.2% or 185,499 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 1,845.2% or 937,288 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Area Code 215
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years50,802 (37.9%)937,288 (1,845.2%)
20 to 24 Years128,072 (73.8%)1,501,586 (1,172.5%)
25 to 29 Years178,822 (85.9%)1,196,623 (669.2%)
30 to 34 Years185,504 (87.2%)1,219,656 (657.5%)
35 to 44 Years289,531 (85.6%)1,524,728 (526.6%)
45 to 54 Years260,505 (83.1%)1,286,103 (493.7%)
55 to 59 Years126,245 (74.5%)657,474 (520.8%)
60 to 64 Years106,518 (62.4%)486,495 (456.7%)
65 to 74 Years78,315 (31.6%)532,631 (680.2%)
75 Years and over15,487 (8.7%)75,476 (487.6%)
Total1,388,001 (64.6%)93,616 (6.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 215

According to labor force statistics for Area Code 215, 80.2% of individuals (1,133,546) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,412,870) are in the labor force, with 575.4% or 6,522,424 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.3% or 521,379 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 1,036.6% or 770,754 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 215
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School74,349 (61.6%)1,252,234 (1,036.6%)
High School Diploma273,438 (73.9%)3,094,151 (836.3%)
College / Associate Degree263,835 (79.6%)2,100,414 (633.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher521,382 (88.3%)2,074,532 (351.3%)
Total1,133,584 (80.2%)8,129,654 (575.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Area Code 215

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 215 are Community & Social Service (167,456 | 13.0%), Management (138,273 | 10.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (98,672 | 7.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (95,418 | 7.4%), and Business & Financial (92,250 | 7.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Area Code 215

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 215, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (81.6%), Computers & Mathematics (73.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (69.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.4%), Health Technologists (73.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (71.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Area Code 215
OccupationMaleFemale
Management75,958 (54.9%)62,315 (45.1%)
Business & Financial44,175 (47.9%)48,075 (52.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science66,541 (69.7%)28,877 (30.3%)
Computers & Mathematics35,754 (73.3%)13,005 (26.7%)
Architecture & Engineering19,937 (81.6%)4,485 (18.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science10,850 (48.8%)11,387 (51.2%)
Community & Social Service 59,178 (35.3%)108,278 (64.7%)
Education, Arts & Media9,843 (32.2%)20,774 (67.8%)
Legal Services & Support11,001 (50.0%)11,010 (50.0%)
Education Instruction & Library24,117 (28.2%)61,386 (71.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment14,217 (48.5%)15,108 (51.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating26,295 (26.7%)72,377 (73.4%)
Health Technologists19,094 (27.0%)51,581 (73.0%)
Total (Category)272,147 (46.0%)319,922 (54.0%)
Total (Overall)646,711 (50.1%)642,768 (49.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Area Code 215 are Healthcare Support (63,826 | 5.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (61,800 | 4.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (37,868 | 2.9%), Personal Care & Service (35,144 | 2.7%), and Security & Protection (32,761 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations in Area Code 215

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Area Code 215, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (77.9%), Security & Protection (70.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (64.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (81.6%), Personal Care & Service (74.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (48.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Area Code 215
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support11,730 (18.4%)52,096 (81.6%)
Security & Protection23,004 (70.2%)9,757 (29.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention11,940 (64.3%)6,618 (35.7%)
Law Enforcement11,064 (77.9%)3,139 (22.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving31,771 (51.4%)30,029 (48.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance23,234 (61.4%)14,634 (38.6%)
Personal Care & Service9,070 (25.8%)26,074 (74.2%)
Total (Category)98,809 (42.7%)132,590 (57.3%)
Total (Overall)646,711 (50.1%)642,768 (49.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Area Code 215 are Office & Administration (139,334 | 10.8%), and Sales & Related (112,085 | 8.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Area Code 215

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Area Code 215
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related57,712 (51.5%)54,373 (48.5%)
Office & Administration39,252 (28.2%)100,082 (71.8%)
Total (Category)96,964 (38.6%)154,455 (61.4%)
Total (Overall)646,711 (50.1%)642,768 (49.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Area Code 215 are Construction & Extraction (46,095 | 3.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (28,188 | 2.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1,918 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Area Code 215

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Area Code 215
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry1,151 (60.0%)767 (40.0%)
Construction & Extraction44,078 (95.6%)2,017 (4.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair27,254 (96.7%)934 (3.3%)
Total (Category)72,483 (95.1%)3,718 (4.9%)
Total (Overall)646,711 (50.1%)642,768 (49.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Area Code 215 are Production (50,456 | 3.9%), Transportation (44,192 | 3.4%), and Material Moving (43,743 | 3.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Area Code 215

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Area Code 215
OccupationMaleFemale
Production34,728 (68.8%)15,728 (31.2%)
Transportation37,507 (84.9%)6,685 (15.1%)
Material Moving34,073 (77.9%)9,670 (22.1%)
Total (Category)106,308 (76.8%)32,083 (23.2%)
Total (Overall)646,711 (50.1%)642,768 (49.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 215

Employment Industries in Area Code 215

The major employment industries in Area Code 215 include Health Care & Social Assistance (244,631 | 19.0%), Educational Services (136,070 | 10.5%), Retail Trade (124,411 | 9.7%), Professional & Scientific (116,823 | 9.1%), and Manufacturing (109,670 | 8.5%).
Employment Industries in Area Code 215

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 215

The Area Code 215 industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (91.1%), Construction (90.7%), and Transportation & Warehousing (75.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (75.0%), Educational Services (66.7%), and Enterprise Management (56.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 215
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1,905 (64.0%)1,071 (36.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction825 (91.1%)81 (8.9%)
Construction58,686 (90.7%)5,982 (9.2%)
Manufacturing74,169 (67.6%)35,501 (32.4%)
Wholesale Trade20,831 (70.2%)8,864 (29.8%)
Retail Trade65,954 (53.0%)58,457 (47.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing45,019 (75.4%)14,702 (24.6%)
Utilities5,529 (72.2%)2,131 (27.8%)
Information15,467 (60.8%)9,978 (39.2%)
Finance & Insurance35,978 (48.8%)37,725 (51.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing13,267 (59.9%)8,876 (40.1%)
Professional & Scientific64,674 (55.4%)52,149 (44.6%)
Enterprise Management923 (43.3%)1,208 (56.7%)
Administrative & Support28,378 (55.9%)22,396 (44.1%)
Educational Services45,289 (33.3%)90,781 (66.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance61,207 (25.0%)183,424 (75.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation13,759 (51.0%)13,219 (49.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services36,784 (50.2%)36,459 (49.8%)
Public Administration31,115 (53.5%)26,990 (46.5%)
Total646,711 (50.1%)642,768 (49.8%)

Education in Area Code 215

School Enrollment in Area Code 215

The most common levels of schooling among the 638,495 students in Area Code 215 are college / undergraduate (136,779 | 21.4%), high school (129,925 | 20.3%), and middle school (128,097 | 20.1%).
School Enrollment in Area Code 215
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool40,3116.3%
Kindergarten29,1704.6%
Elementary School119,70118.8%
Middle School128,09720.1%
High School129,92520.3%
College / Undergraduate136,77921.4%
Graduate / Professional54,5128.5%
Total638,495100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 215

Out of a total of 638,495 students who are enrolled in schools in Area Code 215, 198,630 (31.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 439,865 (68.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 26,861 (53.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 130,266 (81.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 215
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds15,284 (48.1%)16,500 (51.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old110,219 (78.6%)29,941 (21.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds130,266 (81.9%)28,730 (18.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds73,863 (81.5%)16,753 (18.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds33,161 (57.5%)24,558 (42.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds35,241 (47.7%)38,623 (52.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds23,478 (46.6%)26,861 (53.4%)
35 Years and over18,387 (52.5%)16,630 (47.5%)
Total439,865 (68.9%)198,630 (31.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 215

Business (151,828 | 19.5%), science & technology (77,616 | 10.0%), education (73,953 | 9.5%), social sciences (64,846 | 8.3%), and bio, nature & agricultural (53,238 | 6.9%) are the most common fields of study among 777,346 individuals in Area Code 215 who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 215
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics34,0084.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural53,2386.9%
Physical & Health Sciences26,1413.4%
Psychology43,1735.6%
Social Sciences64,8468.3%
Engineering48,3396.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies6,4150.8%
Science & Technology77,61610.0%
Business151,82819.5%
Education73,9539.5%
Literature & Languages41,0455.3%
Liberal Arts & History38,6845.0%
Visual & Performing Arts39,2255.1%
Communications36,5024.7%
Arts & Humanities42,3335.4%
Total777,346100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Area Code 215

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 215

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Area Code 215 are males with 2 vehicles (242,249, accounting for 38.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (212,195, making up 39.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 215
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle57,747 (9.1%)73,118 (11.9%)
1 Vehicle178,408 (28.3%)199,677 (32.4%)
2 Vehicles242,249 (38.4%)212,195 (34.4%)
3 Vehicles98,612 (15.6%)84,634 (13.7%)
4 Vehicles38,569 (6.1%)33,434 (5.4%)
5 or more Vehicles15,549 (2.5%)12,849 (2.1%)
Total631,134 (100.0%)615,907 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Area Code 215

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Area Code 215 are 30 to 34 minutes (177,060 commuters, 16.5%), 20 to 24 minutes (138,548 commuters, 12.9%), and 15 to 19 minutes (132,866 commuters, 12.4%).
Commute Time in Area Code 215
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes22,6282.1%
5 to 9 Minutes68,9016.4%
10 to 14 Minutes104,3819.7%
15 to 19 Minutes132,86612.4%
20 to 24 Minutes138,54812.9%
25 to 29 Minutes72,6836.8%
30 to 34 Minutes177,06016.5%
35 to 39 Minutes38,3073.6%
40 to 44 Minutes57,1205.3%
45 to 59 Minutes129,69612.1%
60 to 89 Minutes95,1468.8%
90 or more Minutes37,6113.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 215

The most common commute times in Area Code 215 are 30 to 34 minutes (90,331 commuters, 16.5%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (86,729 commuters, 16.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 215
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes11,641 (2.1%)10,987 (2.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes32,375 (5.9%)36,526 (6.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes50,195 (9.2%)54,186 (10.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes64,774 (11.8%)68,092 (12.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes66,491 (12.1%)72,057 (13.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes36,009 (6.6%)36,674 (7.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes90,331 (16.5%)86,729 (16.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes20,230 (3.7%)18,077 (3.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes30,857 (5.6%)26,263 (5.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes70,412 (12.9%)59,284 (11.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes53,215 (9.7%)41,931 (8.0%)
90 or more Minutes21,041 (3.8%)16,570 (3.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 215

The most frequent times of departure to work in Area Code 215 are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (73,174, 13.4%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (78,883, 15.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 215
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM25,194 (4.6%)12,576 (2.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM24,165 (4.4%)9,891 (1.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM26,984 (4.9%)17,660 (3.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM57,098 (10.4%)35,577 (6.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM48,502 (8.9%)48,405 (9.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM73,174 (13.4%)78,883 (15.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM54,043 (9.9%)65,663 (12.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM65,787 (12.0%)75,275 (14.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM35,835 (6.5%)42,391 (8.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM37,142 (6.8%)45,208 (8.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM17,018 (3.1%)16,916 (3.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM9,309 (1.7%)8,152 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM37,885 (6.9%)36,343 (6.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM35,435 (6.5%)34,436 (6.5%)
Total547,571 (100.0%)527,376 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Area Code 215

Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 215

Of the total 1,062,653 dwellings in Area Code 215, owner-occupied units account for 645,550 (60.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 417,103 (39.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 215
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units645,55060.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units417,10339.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,062,653100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 215

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 215
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household347,69332.7%
2-Person Household332,99231.3%
3-Person Household164,31515.5%
4+ Person Household217,65320.5%
Total Housing Units1,062,653100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 215

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 215
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household165,025 (47.5%)182,668 (52.5%)
2-Person Household215,364 (64.7%)117,628 (35.3%)
3-Person Household109,529 (66.7%)54,786 (33.3%)
4+ Person Household155,632 (71.5%)62,021 (28.5%)
Total Housing Units645,550 (60.8%)417,103 (39.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 215

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 215
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School46,707 (51.0%)44,862 (49.0%)
High School Diploma160,254 (58.9%)111,750 (41.1%)
College/Associate Degree149,002 (58.4%)106,111 (41.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher289,587 (65.2%)154,380 (34.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 215

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 215
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years225,51821.2%
35 to 44 Years182,94417.2%
45 to 54 Years177,79516.7%
55 to 64 Years203,87019.2%
65 to 74 Years157,69514.8%
75 to 84 Years79,6197.5%
85 Years and Over35,2123.3%
Total1,062,653100.0%

Housing Finances in Area Code 215

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 215

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 215
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied645,550 (60.8%)$11,871,176
Renter-Occupied417,103 (39.3%)$5,477,876
Average1,062,653 (100.0%)$10,189,151

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 215

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 215
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00016,225 (2.5%)28,495 (6.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9999,690 (1.5%)18,348 (4.4%)
$10,000 to $14,99916,760 (2.6%)33,938 (8.1%)
$15,000 to $19,99917,726 (2.8%)21,831 (5.2%)
$20,000 to $24,99919,072 (2.9%)20,925 (5.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99936,926 (5.7%)39,217 (9.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99952,903 (8.2%)52,181 (12.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99986,526 (13.4%)70,924 (17.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99976,642 (11.9%)48,071 (11.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999122,452 (19.0%)47,146 (11.3%)
$150,000 or more190,628 (29.5%)36,027 (8.6%)
Total645,550 (100.0%)417,103 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 215

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 215
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30023,034 (3.6%)14,870 (3.6%)
$300 to $49955,270 (8.6%)15,612 (3.7%)
$500 to $79996,428 (14.9%)29,508 (7.1%)
$800 to $99957,266 (8.9%)43,133 (10.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499122,361 (19.0%)149,730 (35.9%)
$1,500 to $1,99999,888 (15.5%)87,984 (21.1%)
$2,000 to $2,49971,291 (11.0%)35,118 (8.4%)
$2,500 to $2,99948,102 (7.4%)12,391 (3.0%)
$3,000 or more71,910 (11.1%)12,107 (2.9%)
Total645,550 (100.0%)417,103 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Area Code 215

Housing Structures in Area Code 215

Housing Structures in Area Code 215
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached299,64828.2%
Single Unit, Attached448,39942.2%
2 Unit Apartments61,2405.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments51,8454.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments35,7323.4%
10 or more Apartments158,51914.9%
Mobile Home / Other7,2700.7%
Total1,062,653100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 215

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 215
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached277,267 (92.5%)22,381 (7.5%)
Single Unit, Attached321,600 (71.7%)126,799 (28.3%)
2 Unit Apartments10,915 (17.8%)50,325 (82.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4,665 (9.0%)47,180 (91.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3,899 (10.9%)31,833 (89.1%)
10 or more Apartments21,690 (13.7%)136,829 (86.3%)
Mobile Home / Other5,514 (75.8%)1,756 (24.1%)
Total645,550 (60.8%)417,103 (39.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 215

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 215
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room2,036 (0.3%)30,843 (7.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms18,455 (2.9%)125,120 (30.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms120,393 (18.6%)154,221 (37.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms282,748 (43.8%)86,990 (20.9%)
8 or more Rooms221,918 (34.4%)19,929 (4.8%)
Total645,550 (100.0%)417,103 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 215

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 215
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas418,720 (64.9%)227,320 (54.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas19,506 (3.0%)7,807 (1.9%)
Electricity111,247 (17.2%)160,142 (38.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene86,494 (13.4%)14,136 (3.4%)
Coal or Coke738 (0.1%)35 (0.0%)
All other Fuels6,498 (1.0%)2,673 (0.6%)
No Fuel Used2,347 (0.4%)4,990 (1.2%)
Total645,550 (100.0%)417,103 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 215

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 215
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle65,916 (10.2%)140,508 (33.7%)
1 Vehicle225,733 (35.0%)191,906 (46.0%)
2 Vehicles237,052 (36.7%)70,787 (17.0%)
3 or more Vehicles116,849 (18.1%)13,902 (3.3%)
Total645,550 (100.0%)417,103 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Area Code 215

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Area Code 215

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units241,268404,282
Median Property Value$31,728,700$37,635,300
Median Household Income$7,832,490$144,421
Monthly Housing Costs$78,870$70,130
Real Estate Taxes$411,262$8,342

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 215

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 215
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00014,355 (5.9%)8,793 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $99,99927,193 (11.3%)17,298 (4.3%)
$100,000 to $299,999100,958 (41.8%)165,052 (40.8%)
$300,000 to $499,99961,108 (25.3%)130,523 (32.3%)
$500,000 to $749,99923,543 (9.8%)55,648 (13.8%)
$750,000 to $999,9997,705 (3.2%)16,954 (4.2%)
$1,000,000 or more6,406 (2.7%)10,014 (2.5%)
Total241,268 (100.0%)404,282 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 215

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 215
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00015,903 (6.6%)12,347 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99932,356 (13.4%)10,012 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99920,962 (8.7%)21,202 (5.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99927,479 (11.4%)15,964 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99935,408 (14.7%)25,424 (6.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99926,922 (11.2%)51,118 (12.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99936,031 (14.9%)49,720 (12.3%)
$150,000 or more46,207 (19.2%)86,421 (21.4%)
Total241,268 (100.0%)404,282 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 215

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 215
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x62,812 (26.0%)13,337,505 (3,299.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x40,104 (16.6%)124,567 (30.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x29,701 (12.3%)105,733 (26.2%)
4.0x or more104,124 (43.2%)58,498 (14.5%)
Total241,268 (100.0%)404,282 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 215

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 215
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80032,988 (13.7%)2,464 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,49940,016 (16.6%)23,090 (5.7%)
$800 to $1,499159,333 (66.0%)55,958 (13.8%)
Total241,268 (100.0%)404,282 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Area Code 215

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 215

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 215
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years174,439 (97.3%)4,934 (2.8%)
6 to 18 Years403,973 (96.1%)16,227 (3.9%)
19 to 25 Years222,934 (91.3%)21,155 (8.7%)
26 to 34 Years341,143 (89.7%)39,083 (10.3%)
35 to 44 Years305,716 (90.8%)30,813 (9.2%)
45 to 54 Years287,015 (92.0%)24,978 (8.0%)
55 to 64 Years318,454 (94.3%)19,135 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years242,220 (99.3%)1,800 (0.7%)
75 Years and older167,937 (99.6%)752 (0.4%)
Total2,463,831 (93.9%)158,877 (6.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 215

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 215
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born174,439 (97.3%)4,934 (2.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen403,973 (96.1%)16,227 (3.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen222,934 (91.3%)21,155 (8.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 215

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 215
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000335,416 (91.8%)29,786 (8.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999352,392 (90.9%)35,273 (9.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999328,459 (91.8%)29,251 (8.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999284,759 (93.6%)19,492 (6.4%)
$100,000 and over1,119,789 (96.3%)43,283 (3.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 215

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 215
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 689,334 (49.8%)96,279 (53.7%)
6 to 18 Years191,573 (45.6%)244,401 (58.2%)
19 to 25 Years56,399 (23.1%)176,459 (72.3%)
25 to 34 Years78,744 (20.7%)273,490 (71.9%)
35 to 44 Years71,541 (21.3%)246,200 (73.2%)
45 to 54 Years65,643 (21.0%)233,638 (74.9%)
55 to 64 Years88,836 (26.3%)250,131 (74.1%)
65 to 74 Years226,976 (93.0%)143,174 (58.7%)
75 Years and over166,016 (98.4%)101,046 (59.9%)
Total1,035,062 (39.5%)1,764,818 (67.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 215

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 215
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years596 (0.8%)421 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years19,522 (9.4%)13,144 (6.6%)
18 to 34 Years28,153 (8.6%)25,754 (7.6%)
35 to 64 Years65,981 (13.9%)82,084 (16.1%)
65 to 74 Years27,695 (25.1%)34,169 (25.6%)
75 Years and over28,587 (44.1%)52,269 (50.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Area Code 215

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 215: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years348 (0.4%)204 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years1,302 (0.6%)1,673 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years2,978 (0.9%)3,080 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years12,093 (2.5%)11,721 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years9,232 (8.4%)6,476 (4.9%)
75 Years and over13,382 (20.6%)17,087 (16.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 215: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years381 (0.5%)287 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years2,183 (1.1%)3,227 (1.6%)
18 to 34 Years4,553 (1.4%)5,726 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years13,370 (2.8%)18,145 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years5,221 (4.7%)7,156 (5.4%)
75 Years and over4,629 (7.1%)9,510 (9.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 215: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years16,630 (8.0%)9,547 (4.8%)
18 to 34 Years18,805 (5.8%)15,578 (4.6%)
35 to 64 Years30,543 (6.4%)35,423 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years7,552 (6.8%)9,166 (6.9%)
75 Years and over7,363 (11.4%)15,196 (14.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 215: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,459 (0.7%)1,834 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years4,580 (1.4%)5,210 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years34,232 (7.2%)47,599 (9.3%)
65 to 74 Years16,732 (15.1%)25,460 (19.1%)
75 Years and over17,317 (26.7%)38,251 (36.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 215: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,929 (1.4%)2,293 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years2,837 (0.9%)2,687 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years14,426 (3.0%)18,515 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years6,473 (5.9%)8,194 (6.1%)
75 Years and over7,529 (11.6%)16,750 (16.1%)

Technology Access in Area Code 215

Computing Device Access in Area Code 215

Computing Device Access in Area Code 215
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop840,99579.1%
Smartphone927,64887.3%
Tablet683,99764.4%
No Computing Device70,6046.6%
Total1,062,653100.0%

Internet Access in Area Code 215

Internet Access in Area Code 215
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1,1360.1%
Broadband Home805,80875.8%
Cellular Data Only112,28610.6%
Satellite Internet50,9754.8%
No Internet124,37311.7%
Total1,062,653100.0%

Area Code 215 Summary

Geography

Area code 215 is a telephone area code in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) for the city of Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs in southeastern Pennsylvania. It was one of the original area codes established in 1947.

Social

Area code 215 is a major hub for social activity in the Philadelphia area. It is home to many of the city's most popular attractions, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Liberty Bell, and the Philadelphia Zoo. It is also home to a variety of restaurants, bars, and clubs.

Economics

Area code 215 is a major economic center in the Philadelphia region. It is home to many of the city's largest employers, including the University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, and the Philadelphia Stock Exchange. It is also home to a variety of financial institutions, including banks, investment firms, and insurance companies.

Demographics

Area code 215 is home to a diverse population. According to the 2010 census, the population of the area code was 1,567,442, with a median age of 34.7 years. The population is predominantly African American, with a large Hispanic population as well. The area code is also home to a large number of immigrants from around the world.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Area Code 215?
Total Population of Area Code 215 is 2,646,610.
What is the Total Male Population of Area Code 215?
Total Male Population of Area Code 215 is 1,275,126.
What is the Total Female Population of Area Code 215?
Total Female Population of Area Code 215 is 1,371,484.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Area Code 215?
There are 92.97 Males per 100 Females in Area Code 215.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Area Code 215?
There are 107.56 Females per 100 Males in Area Code 215.
What is the Median Population Age in Area Code 215?
Median Population Age in Area Code 215 is 40.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Area Code 215
Average Family Size in Area Code 215 is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Area Code 215
Average Household Size in Area Code 215 is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Area Code 215?
Per Capita income in Area Code 215 is $51,851.
What is the Median Family Income in Area Code 215?
Median Family Income in Area Code 215 is $115,789.
What is the Median Household income in Area Code 215?
Median Household Income in Area Code 215 is $96,124.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 215?
Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 215 is 23.5%.
Women in Area Code 215 earn 76.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Area Code 215?
Family Income Deficit in Area Code 215 is $11,224.
Families that are below poverty line in Area Code 215 earn $11,224 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 215?
Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 215 is 47.22.
How Large is the Labor Force in Area Code 215?
There are 1,388,001 People in the Labor Forcein in Area Code 215.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Area Code 215?
64.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Area Code 215.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Area Code 215?
Unemployment Rate in Area Code 215 is 6.7%.