Croydon, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19021
Bucks County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,074
- 1,135/sq mi High-density area
- $70,199
- Median income Near-median income area
- $293,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Croydon pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,135
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19021 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 19021 (Croydon, PA) rose +12.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 277.9 in 2023 to 313.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19021 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Croydon, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, home to 10,074 residents across 8.9 square miles, a density of 1,135 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19021 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,199 (10% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,651. The poverty rate is 11.0%, with unemployment at 7.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $293,400 (29% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 67.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,312.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bucks County, so 19021 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 19021
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Croydon, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19021.
- Construction
Construction
56 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 20
Accommodation and food services
20 establishments
- Manufacturing 19
Manufacturing
19 establishments
- Retail trade 19
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 18
Other services (except public administration)
18 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 19021, Croydon, 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
10,074
Population
8.9
Area (sq mi)
1,135
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19021?
43.9
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
6.7%
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?
$70,199
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$35,651
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
28.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19021 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Croydon, 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)
$70,199 47th percentile higher than 47% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
3,909housing units
3,909
Total Housing Units
3,909
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$293,400
Median Home Value
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$1,312
Median Rent
1959
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
+12.7%
YoY Change (2024)
313
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+213%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19021 have increased 12.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +213% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.2% | 201 |
| 2021 | +14.9% | 230 |
| 2022 | +15.4% | 266 |
| 2023 | +4.5% | 278 |
| 2024 | +12.7% | 313 |
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 200 business establishments in ZIP 19021, employing approximately 2,039 people with a combined annual payroll of $128,056,000.
200
Businesses
2,039
Employees
$128.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 56 | 28.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 10.0% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 9.5% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 9.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 8.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 4.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.0% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 1.5% |
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 19021 vs 19007 →
ZIP 19021 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19020
Bensalem (19020)
55,493 residents
- 19047
Langhorne (19047)
35,056 residents
- 19154
Philadelphia (19154)
34,196 residents
- 08016
Burlington (08016)
33,540 residents
- 08046
Willingboro (08046)
31,587 residents
- 19007 21,125
Bristol (19007)
21,125 residents
- 19057 17,191
Levittown (19057)
17,191 residents
- 19056 15,486
Levittown (19056)
15,486 residents
- 08010 11,539
Beverly (08010)
11,539 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19021 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19021 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19056
Levittown (19056)
$111,594 median income
- 19047
Langhorne (19047)
$109,530 median income
- 08016
Burlington (08016)
$98,463 median income
- 08046
Willingboro (08046)
$98,178 median income
- 19154
Philadelphia (19154)
$95,027 median income
- 19057
Levittown (19057)
$93,738 median income
- 08010
Beverly (08010)
$88,037 median income
- 19020
Bensalem (19020)
$83,223 median income
- 19021
Croydon (19021)
$70,199 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19021 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19007 | Bristol, PA | 21,125 | 2.4 mi |
| 08010 | Beverly, NJ | 11,539 | 2.7 mi |
| 19020 | Bensalem, PA | 55,493 | 2.7 mi |
| 19056 | Levittown, PA | 15,486 | 4.2 mi |
| 08046 | Willingboro, NJ | 31,587 | 4.2 mi |
| 08016 | Burlington, NJ | 33,540 | 3.5 mi |
| 19057 | Levittown, PA | 17,191 | 4.0 mi |
| 19154 | Philadelphia, PA | 34,196 | 4.8 mi |
| 08073 | Rancocas, NJ | 203 | 5.6 mi |
| 19047 | Langhorne, PA | 35,056 | 6.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19021, 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 (10,074 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 19021 in?
ZIP code 19021 (Croydon) is located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Bucks County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bucks-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 19021?
ZIP code 19021 in Croydon, PA has a population of 10,074 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19021?
The median household income in ZIP 19021 is $70,199, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19021?
The median home value in ZIP 19021 is $293,400, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19021?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19021 is White at 83.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19021?
ZIP code 19021 has 200 business establishments employing approximately 2,039 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19021?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19021 are: Construction (56), Accommodation and food services (20), Manufacturing (19). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19021?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19021 increased by 12.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 213%. 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 19021?
In ZIP code 19021, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% 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 19021?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19021 is 28.0 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 19021?
In ZIP code 19021, approximately 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19021?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19021 is 11.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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