City

Thornton, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Delaware County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥2,288Population
💰$208,920Median HH Income▲ 174% above avg
🎂45.3Median Age
🏠$710,500Median Home Value▲ 155% above avg
🎓82.1%College Grads▲ 112% above avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.1% Female 44.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.8%Hispanic: 2.5%Asian: 1.7%Other: 1%Race
White94.8%
Hispanic2.5%
Asian1.7%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
18%
45–64
33%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.05
Below Poverty0.2% ▼ 98% below avg
College Grads82.1% ▲ 112% above avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.2%)
HS Graduate127 (8.6%)
Some College54 (3.7%)
Associates81 (5.5%)
Bachelors97 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree1,117 (75.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 8.6%Some College: 3.7%Associates: 5.5%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 75.5%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad8.6%
Some College3.7%
Associates5.5%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate75.5%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
93%

Financials

Median HH Income$208,920 ▲ 174% above avg
Median Home Value$710,500 ▲ 155% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units770
Vacant Units23

Income Distribution

Under $25k
2%
$25k–$50k
1%
$50k–$75k
3%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
54%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
54%
About Thornton, PA

Thornton is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Delaware County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,288 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.3 years.

Economically, Thornton is a affluent community. The median household income of $208,920 is more than double the national average. Approximately 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Thornton is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $710,500, which is more than double the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thornton is highly educated. 82.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (94.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Thornton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19373 2,288 $208,920 $710,500 3.6% 82.1% 100.0%