City

Essington, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Delaware County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥3,970Population
💰$49,966Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$186,300Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓25.8%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊12.1%Unemployment▲ 148% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.4%Hispanic: 4.7%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.5%Race
White91.4%
Hispanic4.7%
Black0.9%
Asian0.6%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty19.0% ▲ 90% above avg
College Grads25.8% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment12.1% ▲ 148% above avg
No HS Diploma35 (1.3%)
HS Graduate1,290 (47.1%)
Some College461 (16.8%)
Associates249 (9.1%)
Bachelors197 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree509 (18.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 47.1%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 9.1%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 18.6%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad47.1%
Some College16.8%
Associates9.1%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate18.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.6%Renter: 36.4%Tenure
Owner63.6%
Renter36.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
30%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,966 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$186,300 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,340/mo
Total Housing Units1,908
Vacant Units133

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
56%
About Essington, PA

Essington is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Delaware County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,970 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Essington is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,966 is below the national average. Approximately 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Essington is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $186,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,340 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Essington is moderately educated. 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.39%).

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

ZIP Codes in Essington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19029 3,970 $49,966 $186,300 $1,340 12.1% 25.8% 63.6%