Clifton Heights, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19018
Delaware County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,360
- 3,335/sq mi High-density area
- $73,522
- Median income Near-median income area
- $225,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clifton Heights pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,335
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19018 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 19018 (Clifton Heights, PA) rose +9.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 250.7 in 2023 to 274.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19018 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clifton Heights, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, with 23,360 residents across 7.0 square miles, a density of 3,335 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19018 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,522 (6% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,404. The poverty rate is 11.5%, with unemployment at 9.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $225,100 (1% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,423; 65.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Delaware County, so 19018 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 19018
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clifton Heights, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19018.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
56 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
54 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
51 establishments
- Construction
Construction
47 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
39 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 19018, Clifton Heights, 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
23,360
Population
7.0
Area (sq mi)
3,335
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19018?
37.7
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
13.3%
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?
$73,522
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$35,404
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
33.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19018 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Clifton Heights, 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)
$73,522 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
10,114housing units
10,114
Total Housing Units
9,723
Occupied Units
391
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$225,100
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,423
Median Rent
1956
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
+9.6%
YoY Change (2024)
275
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+175%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19018 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +175% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.1% | 176 |
| 2021 | +13.6% | 200 |
| 2022 | +15.4% | 231 |
| 2023 | +8.7% | 251 |
| 2024 | +9.6% | 275 |
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 359 business establishments in ZIP 19018, employing approximately 4,017 people with a combined annual payroll of $156,699,000.
359
Businesses
4,017
Employees
$156.7M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 56 | 15.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 54 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 51 | 14.2% |
| Construction | 47 | 13.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 10.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 2.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.4% |
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 19018 vs 19036 →
ZIP 19018 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19026
Drexel Hill (19026)
30,738 residents
- 19050
Lansdowne (19050)
28,073 residents
- 19064
Springfield (19064)
24,459 residents
- 19018
Clifton Heights (19018)
23,360 residents
- 19023
Darby (19023)
22,164 residents
- 19036
Glenolden (19036)
12,942 residents
- 19070 7,277
Morton (19070)
7,277 residents
- 19032 6,606
Folcroft (19032)
6,606 residents
- 19076 6,525
Prospect Park (19076)
6,525 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19018 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19018 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19064
Springfield (19064)
$136,893 median income
- 19074
Norwood (19074)
$96,134 median income
- 19070
Morton (19070)
$95,795 median income
- 19043
Holmes (19043)
$95,377 median income
- 19026
Drexel Hill (19026)
$89,234 median income
- 19036
Glenolden (19036)
$79,144 median income
- 19018
Clifton Heights (19018)
$73,522 median income
- 19076
Prospect Park (19076)
$64,231 median income
- 19032
Folcroft (19032)
$61,306 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19018 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19036 | Glenolden, PA | 12,942 | 1.4 mi |
| 19026 | Drexel Hill, PA | 30,738 | 1.9 mi |
| 19043 | Holmes, PA | 2,664 | 1.7 mi |
| 19023 | Darby, PA | 22,164 | 1.7 mi |
| 19074 | Norwood, PA | 5,890 | 2.5 mi |
| 19070 | Morton, PA | 7,277 | 1.8 mi |
| 19076 | Prospect Park, PA | 6,525 | 2.6 mi |
| 19050 | Lansdowne, PA | 28,073 | 2.1 mi |
| 19032 | Folcroft, PA | 6,606 | 2.4 mi |
| 19064 | Springfield, PA | 24,459 | 2.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19018, 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 (23,360 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 19018 in?
ZIP code 19018 (Clifton Heights) 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 19018?
ZIP code 19018 in Clifton Heights, PA has a population of 23,360 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19018?
The median household income in ZIP 19018 is $73,522, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19018?
The median home value in ZIP 19018 is $225,100, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19018?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19018 is White at 55.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19018?
ZIP code 19018 has 359 business establishments employing approximately 4,017 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19018?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19018 are: Retail trade (56), Health care and social assistance (54), Other services (except public administration) (51). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19018?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19018 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 175%. 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 19018?
In ZIP code 19018, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.6% 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 19018?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19018 is 33.3 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 19018?
In ZIP code 19018, approximately 65.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19018?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19018 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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