| ZIP Code | 19081 |
|---|---|
| City | Swarthmore |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Delaware County |
| Area Code | 484/610/835 |
| Elevation | 114 ft |
| Latitude | 39.898604 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.34751 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42045 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.3 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.35 |
| Below Poverty | 4.7% ▼ 53% below avg |
| College Grads | 66.9% ▲ 73% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 15% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 40 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,009 (17.1%) |
| Some College | 561 (9.5%) |
| Associates | 347 (5.9%) |
| Bachelors | 285 (4.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,667 (62.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $129,973 ▲ 70% above avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $333,600 ▲ 20% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,452/mo ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,875 |
| Vacant Units | 148 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,875 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 148 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
ZIP code 19081 is located in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, within Delaware County. With a population of 10,363, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.3 years. Economically, 19081 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $129,973 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 19081 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $333,600 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,452 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 16% since 2019.
The population of 19081 is primarily White (80.59%). Residents are highly educated — 66.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.7%. Household income has grown by 38% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 19081 stands at 5.6%, which is near the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 62%.
Overall, ZIP code 19081 in Swarthmore, PA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,363 residents, a median household income of $129,973, and a median home value of $333,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.