ZIP Code 19015
standardSource:
Brookhaven · Delaware County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 16,632
- Median income
- $82,450
- Median home value
- $246,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28.4%
- Land area
- 8.5 sq mi
1,958/sq mi
▲ 8% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
▼ 11% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.5
New York
ZIP code 19015 in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania has a population of 16,632. The median household income is $82,450, which is 8% above the national average. Median home value is $246,700, 11% below the US average. 28.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 19015 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.5 square miles in Brookhaven, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 16,632 residents, producing a population density of 1,958 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 19015 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19015 sits at $82,450 (6% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $40,573. The poverty rate stands at 6.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $246,700 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $1,222 per month, and 75.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19015 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Delaware County, so you can benchmark 19015 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 19015
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19015.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
43 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
30 establishments
- Construction
Construction
27 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 19015, Brookhaven, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
16,632
Population
8.5
Area (sq mi)
1,958
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19015?
40.5
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
3.4%
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?
$82,450
Median Household Income
+6% vs state
$40,573
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
7,144
Total Housing Units
6,820
Occupied Units
324
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$246,700
Median Home Value
+9% vs state
$1,222
Median Rent
1965
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
+8.9%
YoY Change (2024)
256
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+156%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19015 have increased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 173 |
| 2021 | +10.4% | 191 |
| 2022 | +18.8% | 227 |
| 2023 | +3.7% | 235 |
| 2024 | +8.9% | 256 |
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 241 business establishments in ZIP 19015, employing approximately 2,571 people with a combined annual payroll of $95,057,000.
241
Businesses
2,571
Employees
$95.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 43 | 17.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 33 | 13.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 33 | 13.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 12.4% |
| Construction | 27 | 11.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.7% |
| Information | 3 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.2% |
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 19015 vs 19013 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19013 | Chester, PA | 35,130 | 1.7 mi |
| 19086 | Wallingford, PA | 11,420 | 1.9 mi |
| 19014 | Aston, PA | 21,206 | 2.2 mi |
| 19094 | Woodlyn, PA | 4,406 | 2.5 mi |
| 19022 | Crum Lynne, PA | 3,669 | 3.0 mi |
| 19063 | Media, PA | 35,704 | 3.8 mi |
| 19081 | Swarthmore, PA | 10,337 | 3.1 mi |
| 19078 | Ridley Park, PA | 11,067 | 3.8 mi |
| 19061 | Marcus Hook, PA | 19,997 | 3.6 mi |
| 08014 | Bridgeport, NJ | 504 | 4.0 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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