PlainZIP

Darby, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19023

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

22,164
4,285/sq mi
$46,463
Median income
$153,300
Median home value
15.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Darby pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4,285
people per sq mi
53%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19023 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19023 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Darby, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, with 22,164 residents across 5.2 square miles, a density of 4,285 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19023 reports a modest median household income of $46,463 (40% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $23,782. The poverty rate stands at 25.8% and the unemployment rate at 13.5%. On housing, the median home value is $153,300 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $1,228 per month, and 52.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 34 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 19023 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 19023

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Darby, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19023.

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 19023, Darby, 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

22,164

Population

5.2

Area (sq mi)

4,285

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19023?

35.5

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

18.4%

Foreign-Born

White 16.4%
African American 74.0%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$46,463

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$23,782

Per Capita Income

25.8%

Poverty Rate

13.5%

Unemployment Rate

34.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19023 ranks nationally

Darby, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,463 10th percentile higher than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%

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

What does housing look like?

9,434

Total Housing Units

8,604

Occupied Units

830

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.6%
Renter 47.4%

$153,300

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$1,228

Median Rent

1950

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

+8.7%

YoY Change (2024)

316

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+216%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19023 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +216% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +17.4% 184
2021 +20.2% 221
2022 +15.5% 255
2023 +13.9% 291
2024 +8.7% 316

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 300 business establishments in ZIP 19023, employing approximately 4,038 people with a combined annual payroll of $211,020,000.

300

Businesses

4,038

Employees

$211.0M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 58 19.3%
Retail trade 47 15.7%
Other services (except public administration) 43 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 35 11.7%
Construction 31 10.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 5.7%
Manufacturing 14 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 12 4.0%
Wholesale trade 10 3.3%
Finance and insurance 9 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 2.3%
Information 6 2.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 1.7%

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 19023 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 19023 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 19023 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 19023 ranks #null 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
19079 Sharon Hill, PA 9,168 1.3 mi
19050 Lansdowne, PA 28,073 1.4 mi
19018 Clifton Heights, PA 23,360 1.7 mi
19032 Folcroft, PA 6,606 1.9 mi
19142 Philadelphia, PA 29,595 1.8 mi
19036 Glenolden, PA 12,942 1.7 mi
19082 Upper Darby, PA 40,997 3.0 mi
19043 Holmes, PA 2,664 2.5 mi
19074 Norwood, PA 5,890 2.6 mi
19153 Philadelphia, PA 12,259 2.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Delaware County

19082 standard
Upper Darby, PA
Pop: 40,997
19083 standard
Havertown, PA
Pop: 35,878
19063 standard
Media, PA
Pop: 35,704
19013 standard
Chester, PA
Pop: 35,130
19026 standard
Drexel Hill, PA
Pop: 30,738
19050 standard
Lansdowne, PA
Pop: 28,073

Related Areas

Delaware County Darby, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19023 in? ▼
ZIP code 19023 (Darby) 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 19023? ▼
ZIP code 19023 in Darby, PA has a population of 22,164 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19023? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19023 is $46,463, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19023? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19023 is $153,300, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19023? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19023 is African American at 74.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19023? ▼
ZIP code 19023 has 300 business establishments employing approximately 4,038 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19023? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19023 are: Health care and social assistance (58), Retail trade (47), Other services (except public administration) (43). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19023? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19023 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 216%. 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 19023? ▼
In ZIP code 19023, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% 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 19023? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19023 is 34.4 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 19023? ▼
In ZIP code 19023, approximately 52.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19023? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19023 is 25.8% 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.