| ZIP Code | 19074 |
|---|---|
| City | Norwood |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Delaware County |
| Area Code | 484/610/835 |
| Elevation | 83 ft |
| Latitude | 39.88599 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.295756 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42045 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.60 |
| Below Poverty | 7.0% ▼ 30% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.5% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.9% ▲ 62% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 58 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,552 (38.6%) |
| Some College | 451 (11.2%) |
| Associates | 531 (13.2%) |
| Bachelors | 362 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,063 (26.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $89,135 ▲ 17% above avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $227,500 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,247/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,513 |
| Vacant Units | 238 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,513 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 238 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
ZIP code 19074 is located in Norwood, Pennsylvania, within Delaware County. With a population of 5,915, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.8 years. Economically, 19074 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $89,135 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 19074 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $227,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,247 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 19074 is primarily White (87.44%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.0%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 19074 stands at 7.9%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 19074 in Norwood, PA is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,915 residents, a median household income of $89,135, and a median home value of $227,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.