ZIP Code 19018

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Clifton Heights · Delaware County · Pennsylvania

Population
23,360

3,335/sq mi

Median income
$73,522

▼ 4% vs US

higher than 52% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$225,100

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 51% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
29.6%

Median age 37.7

Land area
7.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 19018 in Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania has a population of 23,360. The median household income is $73,522, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $225,100, 19% below the US average. 29.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 19018 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.0 square miles in Clifton Heights, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 23,360 residents, producing a population density of 3,335 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 19018 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19018 sits at $73,522 (6% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $35,404. The poverty rate stands at 11.5% and the unemployment rate at 9.4%. On housing, the median home value is $225,100 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $1,423 per month, and 65.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19018 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Delaware County, so you can benchmark 19018 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 19018

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19018.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

23,360

Population

7.0

Area (sq mi)

3,335

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19018?

37.7

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

13.3%

Foreign-Born

White 55.5%
African American 27.9%
Asian 7.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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

$35,404

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

9.4%

Unemployment Rate

33.3 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

10,114

Total Housing Units

9,723

Occupied Units

391

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.1%
Renter 34.9%

$225,100

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$1,423

Median Rent

1956

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

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

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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
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19050 Lansdowne, PA 28,073 2.1 mi
19032 Folcroft, PA 6,606 2.4 mi
19064 Springfield, PA 24,459 2.4 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Clifton Heights, PA

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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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