City

Folcroft, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Delaware County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥6,748Population
💰$58,899Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂32.3Median Age
🏠$140,000Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓31.5%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊10.7%Unemployment▲ 119% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 40.6%Hispanic: 7%Black: 42.8%Asian: 3.4%Other: 4.4%Race
White40.6%
Hispanic7.0%
Black42.8%
Asian3.4%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
31%
45–64
24%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty17.1% ▲ 71% above avg
College Grads31.5% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment10.7% ▲ 119% above avg
No HS Diploma24 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,660 (40%)
Some College512 (12.3%)
Associates649 (15.6%)
Bachelors352 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree957 (23%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 40%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 23%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad40.0%
Some College12.3%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate23.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.6%Renter: 27.4%Tenure
Owner72.6%
Renter27.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
48%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,899 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$140,000 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,363/mo
Total Housing Units2,866
Vacant Units269

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
32%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
54%
About Folcroft, PA

Folcroft is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Delaware County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,748 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.3 years.

Economically, Folcroft is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,899 is below the national average. Approximately 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Folcroft is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $140,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,363 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Folcroft is moderately educated. 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 42.8%.

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

ZIP Codes in Folcroft
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19032 6,748 $58,899 $140,000 $1,363 10.7% 31.5% 72.6%