City

Darby, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Delaware County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥22,636Population
💰$48,962Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂34.9Median Age
🏠$117,200Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓28.7%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊16.1%Unemployment▲ 228% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 15.1%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 76.1%Asian: 1.6%Other: 3.9%Race
White15.1%
Hispanic3.2%
Black76.1%
Asian1.6%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
22%
18–24
10%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty26.9% ▲ 169% above avg
College Grads28.7% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment16.1% ▲ 228% above avg
No HS Diploma357 (2.7%)
HS Graduate5,216 (39.9%)
Some College1,520 (11.6%)
Associates2,240 (17.1%)
Bachelors1,454 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree2,297 (17.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 39.9%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 17.6%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad39.9%
Some College11.6%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate17.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 51.7%Renter: 48.3%Tenure
Owner51.7%
Renter48.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,962 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$117,200 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,240/mo
Total Housing Units9,089
Vacant Units687

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Public Transit
18%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
63%
About Darby, PA

Darby is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Delaware County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 22,636 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.9 years.

Economically, Darby is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,962 is below the national average. Approximately 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 16.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Darby is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $117,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,240 per month.

The population of Darby is moderately educated. 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (76.12%).

Darby, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Darby
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19023 22,636 $48,962 $117,200 $1,240 16.1% 28.7% 51.7%