City

Glenolden, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Delaware County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥13,349Population
💰$76,184Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.0Median Age
🏠$191,700Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓36.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 38% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.9%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 18.4%Asian: 1.5%Other: 3.7%Race
White70.9%
Hispanic4.4%
Black18.4%
Asian1.5%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
29%
45–64
26%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty11.3% ▲ 13% above avg
College Grads36.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 38% above avg
No HS Diploma52 (0.6%)
HS Graduate2,937 (33.3%)
Some College1,153 (13.1%)
Associates1,449 (16.4%)
Bachelors968 (11%)
Graduate Degree2,266 (25.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 33.3%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 25.7%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad33.3%
Some College13.1%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate25.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.7%Renter: 23.3%Tenure
Owner76.7%
Renter23.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
33%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,184 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$191,700 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,268/mo
Total Housing Units5,258
Vacant Units280

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
31%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
55%
About Glenolden, PA

Glenolden is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Delaware County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,349 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38 years.

Economically, Glenolden is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,184 is near the national average. Approximately 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Glenolden is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $191,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,268 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Glenolden is moderately educated. 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (70.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Glenolden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19036 13,349 $76,184 $191,700 $1,268 6.8% 36.7% 76.7%