City

Brookhaven, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Delaware County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥16,590Population
💰$84,783Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$232,800Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓38.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.6%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 24.2%Asian: 1.6%Other: 5.3%Race
White64.6%
Hispanic4.2%
Black24.2%
Asian1.6%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads38.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma119 (1.1%)
HS Graduate3,618 (32.9%)
Some College1,119 (10.2%)
Associates1,860 (16.9%)
Bachelors1,074 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree3,205 (29.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 32.9%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 29.1%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad32.9%
Some College10.2%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate29.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.9%Renter: 22.1%Tenure
Owner77.9%
Renter22.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
41%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,783 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$232,800 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,170/mo
Total Housing Units7,160
Vacant Units239

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
26%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
55%
About Brookhaven, PA

Brookhaven is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Delaware County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,590 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Brookhaven is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,783 is near the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Brookhaven is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $232,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,170 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brookhaven is moderately educated. 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (64.64%).

Brookhaven, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Brookhaven
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19015 16,590 $84,783 $232,800 $1,170 3.4% 38.9% 77.9%