| ZIP Code | 19026 |
|---|---|
| City | Drexel Hill |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Delaware County |
| Area Code | 484/610/835 |
| Elevation | 227 ft |
| Latitude | 39.950354 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.304047 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42045 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.3 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 7.9% ▼ 21% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.8% ▲ 44% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.5% ▲ 54% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 215 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,468 (20.7%) |
| Some College | 1,946 (9%) |
| Associates | 2,911 (13.5%) |
| Bachelors | 2,003 (9.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,043 (46.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $89,079 ▲ 17% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $243,000 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,316/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,643 |
| Vacant Units | 747 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,643 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 747 |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
ZIP code 19026 is located in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, within Delaware County. With a population of 32,749, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.3 years. Economically, 19026 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $89,079 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 19026 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $243,000 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,316 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 66.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 19026 is majority White (63.42%). Residents are well-educated — 55.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.9%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 19026 stands at 7.5%, which is significantly above the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 65%.
Overall, ZIP code 19026 in Drexel Hill, PA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 32,749 residents, a median household income of $89,079, and a median home value of $243,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.