Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 9.3% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 52.6% ▲ 36% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.7% ▲ 38% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5,112 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 105,039 (26.4%) |
| Some College | 33,557 (8.4%) |
| Associates | 45,976 (11.6%) |
| Bachelors | 32,290 (8.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 176,035 (44.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $103,784 ▲ 36% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $366,786 ▲ 32% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,479/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 248,809 |
| Vacant Units | 13,689 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Delaware County is located in Pennsylvania and encompasses 54 ZIP codes spanning 45 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 624,044 residents. With a median age of 39.36, it is a middle-aged county.
Delaware County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $103,784 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.7%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 9.3% is near the national average.
Housing in Delaware County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $366,786 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,479. Homeownership rates are high at 70.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Delaware County are majority White (64.05%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Delaware County, PA is a upper-middle-income area in Pennsylvania. The 54 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19003 | Ardmore | 14,411 | $116,142 | $441,400 | $1,602 | 4.5% | 73.8% |
| 19014 | Aston | 21,242 | $96,440 | $297,300 | $1,335 | 4.9% | 46.3% |
| 19015 | Brookhaven | 16,590 | $84,783 | $232,800 | $1,170 | 3.4% | 38.9% |
| 19008 | Broomall | 20,193 | $127,646 | $469,900 | $1,633 | 3.5% | 58.8% |
| 19010 | Bryn Mawr | 22,004 | $143,986 | $788,700 | $1,890 | 4.5% | 79.5% |
| 19317 | Chadds Ford | 10,844 | $154,933 | $588,600 | $2,003 | 4.1% | 73.5% |
| 19013 | Chester | 34,697 | $39,416 | $85,200 | $1,083 | 17.4% | 22.7% |
| 19018 | Clifton Heights | 23,150 | $73,451 | $215,400 | $1,346 | 9.0% | 40.9% |
| 19022 | Crum Lynne | 3,882 | $45,372 | $124,400 | $1,112 | 8.2% | 26.5% |
| 19023 | Darby | 22,636 | $48,962 | $117,200 | $1,240 | 16.1% | 28.7% |
| 19026 | Drexel Hill | 32,749 | $89,079 | $243,000 | $1,316 | 7.5% | 55.8% |
| 19029 | Essington | 3,970 | $49,966 | $186,300 | $1,340 | 12.1% | 25.8% |
| 19032 | Folcroft | 6,748 | $58,899 | $140,000 | $1,363 | 10.7% | 31.5% |
| 19033 | Folsom | 7,614 | $102,313 | $264,300 | $1,284 | 5.5% | 43.6% |
| 19060 | Garnet Valley | 11,476 | $174,756 | $516,400 | — | 3.3% | 65.8% |
| 19342 | Glen Mills | 20,654 | $136,647 | $579,400 | $2,298 | 3.8% | 60.8% |
| 19036 | Glenolden | 13,349 | $76,184 | $191,700 | $1,268 | 6.8% | 36.7% |
| 19041 | Haverford | 6,088 | $147,531 | $908,600 | $2,250 | 6.3% | 79.6% |
| 19083 | Havertown | 37,220 | $120,233 | $424,100 | $1,386 | 5.8% | 64.7% |
| 19043 | Holmes | 3,550 | $113,494 | $249,800 | $1,171 | 7.9% | 34.5% |
| 19050 | Lansdowne | 28,819 | $62,517 | $188,700 | $1,166 | 7.4% | 41.4% |
| 19052 | Lenni | 617 | $137,083 | $354,900 | — | 5.6% | 38.6% |
| 19061 | Marcus Hook | 20,135 | $77,249 | $229,700 | $1,215 | 7.0% | 30.3% |
| 19063 | Media | 38,206 | $121,899 | $505,500 | $1,623 | 4.6% | 65.0% |
| 19070 | Morton | 6,057 | $81,375 | $283,900 | $1,300 | 4.1% | 43.3% |
| 19073 | Newtown Square | 21,587 | $131,061 | $581,400 | $1,987 | 2.5% | 71.6% |
| 19074 | Norwood | 5,915 | $89,135 | $227,500 | $1,247 | 7.9% | 35.5% |
| 19076 | Prospect Park | 6,411 | $65,238 | $239,300 | $1,154 | 5.6% | 33.4% |
| 19078 | Ridley Park | 11,742 | $93,456 | $244,500 | $1,318 | 3.3% | 38.1% |
| 19079 | Sharon Hill | 9,014 | $57,002 | $159,800 | $1,212 | 14.1% | 34.4% |
| 19064 | Springfield | 25,137 | $132,230 | $389,600 | $1,511 | 3.8% | 57.6% |
| 19081 | Swarthmore | 10,363 | $129,973 | $333,600 | $1,452 | 5.6% | 66.9% |
| 19373 | Thornton | 2,288 | $208,920 | $710,500 | — | 3.6% | 82.1% |
| 19082 | Upper Darby | 41,875 | $55,551 | $155,400 | $1,178 | 8.4% | 34.1% |
| 19085 | Villanova | 10,679 | $250,001 | $1,007,400 | — | 5.3% | 90.4% |
| 19086 | Wallingford | 12,835 | $143,762 | $425,200 | $1,788 | 3.8% | 71.3% |
| 19087 | Wayne | 33,770 | $165,451 | $693,200 | $2,130 | 4.4% | 80.1% |
| 19094 | Woodlyn | 4,517 | $63,307 | $244,000 | $1,287 | 7.6% | 42.3% |