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Brookhaven, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19015

Delaware County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

16,632
1,958/sq mi
$82,450
Median income
$246,700
Median home value
28.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brookhaven pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
1,958
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19015 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19015 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brookhaven, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, home to 16,632 residents across 8.5 square miles, a density of 1,958 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19015 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,450 (6% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $40,573. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.5%. The typical home here is valued at $246,700 (9% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,222 monthly, and 75.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Delaware County, letting you compare 19015 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 19015

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brookhaven, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19015.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 19015, Brookhaven, 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

16,632

Population

8.5

Area (sq mi)

1,958

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19015?

40.5

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 67.3%
African American 25.9%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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

How ZIP 19015 ranks nationally

Brookhaven, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$82,450 Top 35% higher than 65% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.4%

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

Owner 75.2%
Renter 24.8%

$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

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ZIP 19015 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19015 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 19015 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 19015 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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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Pop: 40,997
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Pop: 35,878
19063 standard
Media, PA
Pop: 35,704
19013 standard
Chester, PA
Pop: 35,130
19026 standard
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Pop: 30,738
19050 standard
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Pop: 28,073

Related Areas

Delaware County Brookhaven, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19015 in? ▼
ZIP code 19015 (Brookhaven) 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 19015? ▼
ZIP code 19015 in Brookhaven, PA has a population of 16,632 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19015? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19015 is $82,450, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19015? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19015 is $246,700, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19015? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19015 is White at 67.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19015? ▼
ZIP code 19015 has 241 business establishments employing approximately 2,571 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19015? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19015 are: Retail trade (43), Health care and social assistance (33), Other services (except public administration) (33). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19015? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19015 increased by 8.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. 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 19015? ▼
In ZIP code 19015, 63.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.4% 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 19015? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19015 is 24.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19015? ▼
In ZIP code 19015, approximately 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19015? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19015 is 6.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.