City

Upper Darby, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Delaware County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥41,875Population
💰$55,551Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂33.6Median Age
🏠$155,400Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓34.1%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊8.4%Unemployment▲ 72% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 20.6%Hispanic: 13.3%Black: 44.2%Asian: 17.2%Other: 3.6%Race
White20.6%
Hispanic13.3%
Black44.2%
Asian17.2%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
10%
25–44
31%
45–64
24%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty19.3% ▲ 93% above avg
College Grads34.1% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment8.4% ▲ 72% above avg
No HS Diploma998 (4.1%)
HS Graduate8,360 (34%)
Some College2,677 (10.9%)
Associates4,196 (17%)
Bachelors2,400 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree5,987 (24.3%)

Education

No HS: 4.1%HS Grad: 34%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 24.3%Edu
No HS4.1%
HS Grad34.0%
Some College10.9%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate24.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 48.3%Renter: 51.7%Tenure
Owner48.3%
Renter51.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
28%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,551 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$155,400 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,178/mo
Total Housing Units16,775
Vacant Units1,147

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
65%
Public Transit
24%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
14%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
68%
About Upper Darby, PA

Upper Darby is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Delaware County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 41,875 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.6 years.

Economically, Upper Darby is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,551 is below the national average. Approximately 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Upper Darby is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $155,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,178 per month.

The population of Upper Darby is moderately educated. 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 44.2%.

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

ZIP Codes in Upper Darby
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19082 41,875 $55,551 $155,400 $1,178 8.4% 34.1% 48.3%