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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
$73,522
Median income
$225,100
Median home value
29.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $35,404. The poverty rate stands at 11.5% and the unemployment rate at 9.4%. The typical home here is valued at $225,100 (1% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,423 monthly, and 65.1% of units 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. 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 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.

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 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

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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

How ZIP 19018 ranks nationally

Clifton Heights, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,522 Top 48% higher than 52% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 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)

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

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ZIP 19018 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 19018 ranks #4 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 19018 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 19018 ranks #7 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
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

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Related Areas

Delaware County Clifton Heights, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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