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 High-density area
- $46,463
- Median income Below-median income area
- $153,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 19023 (Darby, PA) rose +8.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 290.6 in 2023 to 316.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,782. Economic pressure is pronounced: 25.8% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 13.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $153,300 (33% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $1,228; owner occupancy is 52.6%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Delaware County, so 19023 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 19023
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Darby, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19023.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
58 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
43 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
35 establishments
- Construction
Construction
31 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 19023?
35.5
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
18.4%
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?
$46,463
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$23,782
Per Capita Income
25.8%
Poverty Rate
13.5%
Unemployment Rate
34.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19023 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Darby, 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)
$46,463 6th percentile higher than 6% 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
9,434housing units
9,434
Total Housing Units
8,604
Occupied Units
830
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$153,300
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 19023 vs 19079 →
ZIP 19023 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19082
Upper Darby (19082)
40,997 residents
- 19142
Philadelphia (19142)
29,595 residents
- 19050
Lansdowne (19050)
28,073 residents
- 19018
Clifton Heights (19018)
23,360 residents
- 19023
Darby (19023)
22,164 residents
- 19036 12,942
Glenolden (19036)
12,942 residents
- 19153 12,259
Philadelphia (19153)
12,259 residents
- 19079 9,168
Sharon Hill (19079)
9,168 residents
- 19032 6,606
Folcroft (19032)
6,606 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19023 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19023 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19074
Norwood (19074)
$96,134 median income
- 19043
Holmes (19043)
$95,377 median income
- 19036
Glenolden (19036)
$79,144 median income
- 19018
Clifton Heights (19018)
$73,522 median income
- 19079
Sharon Hill (19079)
$67,454 median income
- 19032
Folcroft (19032)
$61,306 median income
- 19050
Lansdowne (19050)
$60,859 median income
- 19082
Upper Darby (19082)
$57,108 median income
- 19153
Philadelphia (19153)
$55,213 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19023, 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 (22,164 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 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.
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