Broomall, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19008
Delaware County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,535
- 1,210/sq mi High-density area
- $119,698
- Median income Above-median income area
- $500,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Broomall pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,210
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19008 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 19008 (Broomall, PA) rose +9.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 235.3 in 2023 to 258.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19008 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Broomall, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, with 20,535 residents across 17.0 square miles, a density of 1,210 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19008 skews affluent, with a median household income of $119,698 (54% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,329. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.8% and unemployment is 3.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $500,300 (120% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 84.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,654.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Delaware County, so 19008 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 19008
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Broomall, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19008.
- Construction
Construction
117 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
94 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
71 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
66 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
62 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 19008, Broomall, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
20,535
Population
17.0
Area (sq mi)
1,210
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19008?
44.5
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
14.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$119,698
Median Household Income
+54% vs state ZIP avg
$56,329
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19008 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Broomall, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$119,698 Top 8% higher than 92% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,541housing units
7,541
Total Housing Units
7,196
Occupied Units
345
Vacant Units
2.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$500,300
Median Home Value
+120% vs state ZIP avg
$1,654
Median Rent
1959
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+9.8%
YoY Change (2024)
258
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+158%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19008 have increased 9.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 180 |
| 2021 | +10.5% | 199 |
| 2022 | +9.8% | 219 |
| 2023 | +7.6% | 235 |
| 2024 | +9.8% | 258 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 647 business establishments in ZIP 19008, employing approximately 9,183 people with a combined annual payroll of $519,661,000.
647
Businesses
9,183
Employees
$519.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 117 | 18.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 94 | 14.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 71 | 11.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 66 | 10.2% |
| Retail trade | 62 | 9.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 45 | 7.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 43 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 34 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 2.3% |
| Information | 12 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 19008 vs 19083 →
ZIP 19008 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19083
Havertown (19083)
35,878 residents
- 19026
Drexel Hill (19026)
30,738 residents
- 19064
Springfield (19064)
24,459 residents
- 19010
Bryn Mawr (19010)
21,103 residents
- 19008
Broomall (19008)
20,535 residents
- 19073
Newtown Square (19073)
18,332 residents
- 19003 12,519
Ardmore (19003)
12,519 residents
- 19086 11,420
Wallingford (19086)
11,420 residents
- 19081 10,337
Swarthmore (19081)
10,337 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19008 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19008 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19085
Villanova (19085)
$250,000 median income
- 19041
Haverford (19041)
$151,989 median income
- 19086
Wallingford (19086)
$148,920 median income
- 19010
Bryn Mawr (19010)
$144,471 median income
- 19064
Springfield (19064)
$136,893 median income
- 19073
Newtown Square (19073)
$134,839 median income
- 19081
Swarthmore (19081)
$134,135 median income
- 19083
Havertown (19083)
$124,523 median income
- 19003
Ardmore (19003)
$119,861 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19008 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19083 | Havertown, PA | 35,878 | 2.6 mi |
| 19064 | Springfield, PA | 24,459 | 3.0 mi |
| 19085 | Villanova, PA | 8,932 | 4.4 mi |
| 19041 | Haverford, PA | 6,248 | 3.3 mi |
| 19026 | Drexel Hill, PA | 30,738 | 3.4 mi |
| 19010 | Bryn Mawr, PA | 21,103 | 3.8 mi |
| 19073 | Newtown Square, PA | 18,332 | 4.0 mi |
| 19081 | Swarthmore, PA | 10,337 | 5.3 mi |
| 19003 | Ardmore, PA | 12,519 | 3.8 mi |
| 19086 | Wallingford, PA | 11,420 | 5.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19008, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (20,535 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 19008 in?
ZIP code 19008 (Broomall) is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Delaware County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/delaware-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 19008?
ZIP code 19008 in Broomall, PA has a population of 20,535 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19008?
The median household income in ZIP 19008 is $119,698, which is 57% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19008?
The median home value in ZIP 19008 is $500,300, which is 80% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19008?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19008 is White at 81.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19008?
ZIP code 19008 has 647 business establishments employing approximately 9,183 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19008?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19008 are: Construction (117), Health care and social assistance (94), Other services (except public administration) (71). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19008?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19008 increased by 9.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 19008?
In ZIP code 19008, 74.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 19008?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19008 is 26.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19008?
In ZIP code 19008, approximately 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19008?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19008 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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