| ZIP Code | 19078 |
|---|---|
| City | Ridley Park |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Delaware County |
| Area Code | 610/835 |
| Elevation | 40 ft |
| Latitude | 39.873641 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.321331 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42045 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.4 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.45 |
| Below Poverty | 5.0% ▼ 50% below avg |
| College Grads | 38.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 33% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 21 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,024 (36.7%) |
| Some College | 878 (10.7%) |
| Associates | 1,181 (14.3%) |
| Bachelors | 674 (8.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,463 (29.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $93,456 ▲ 22% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $244,500 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,318/mo ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,969 |
| Vacant Units | 188 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,969 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 188 |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 31.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
ZIP code 19078 is located in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, within Delaware County. With a population of 11,742, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.4 years. Economically, 19078 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $93,456 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 19078 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $244,500 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,318 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 68.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 19078 is primarily White (88.17%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.0%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 19078 stands at 3.3%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 19078 in Ridley Park, PA is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,742 residents, a median household income of $93,456, and a median home value of $244,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.