City

Marcus Hook, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Delaware County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥20,135Population
💰$77,249Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$229,700Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓30.3%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 43% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.9%Hispanic: 5.5%Black: 10.6%Asian: 4.2%Other: 4.6%Race
White73.9%
Hispanic5.5%
Black10.6%
Asian4.2%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty8.9% ▼ 11% below avg
College Grads30.3% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 43% above avg
No HS Diploma413 (3%)
HS Graduate5,447 (39.7%)
Some College1,959 (14.3%)
Associates1,747 (12.7%)
Bachelors1,178 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree2,989 (21.8%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 39.7%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 21.8%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad39.7%
Some College14.3%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate21.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63%Renter: 37%Tenure
Owner63.0%
Renter37.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,249 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$229,700 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,215/mo
Total Housing Units8,381
Vacant Units245

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
55%
About Marcus Hook, PA

Marcus Hook is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Delaware County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,135 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Marcus Hook is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,249 is near the national average. Approximately 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Marcus Hook is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $229,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,215 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Marcus Hook is moderately educated. 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (73.87%).

Marcus Hook, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Marcus Hook
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19061 20,135 $77,249 $229,700 $1,215 7.0% 30.3% 63.0%