ZIP Code 19026

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Drexel Hill · Delaware County · Pennsylvania

Population
30,738

3,277/sq mi

Median income
$89,234

▲ 17% vs US

higher than 72% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$271,100

▼ 3% vs US

higher than 62% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
46.4%

Median age 36

Land area
9.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 19026 in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania has a population of 30,738. The median household income is $89,234, which is 17% above the national average. Median home value is $271,100, 3% below the US average. 46.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 19026 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.4 square miles in Drexel Hill, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 30,738 residents, producing a population density of 3,277 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 19026 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19026 sits at $89,234 (15% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $46,172. The poverty rate stands at 7.9% and the unemployment rate at 7.6%. On housing, the median home value is $271,100 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $1,359 per month, and 65.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19026 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Delaware County, so you can benchmark 19026 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 19026

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19026.

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 19026, Drexel Hill, 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

30,738

Population

9.4

Area (sq mi)

3,277

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19026?

36.0

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

13.2%

Foreign-Born

White 62.9%
African American 20.8%
Asian 7.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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?

$89,234

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$46,172

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Unemployment Rate

30.7 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 66.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.4%

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

What does housing look like?

13,512

Total Housing Units

12,841

Occupied Units

671

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.1%
Renter 34.9%

$271,100

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$1,359

Median Rent

1950

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

+4.6%

YoY Change (2024)

239

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+139%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19026 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.8% 158
2021 +13.8% 180
2022 +15.2% 207
2023 +10.3% 228
2024 +4.6% 239

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 501 business establishments in ZIP 19026, employing approximately 5,264 people with a combined annual payroll of $286,479,000.

501

Businesses

5,264

Employees

$286.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 91 18.2%
Construction 62 12.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 61 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 60 12.0%
Accommodation and food services 51 10.2%
Retail trade 45 9.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 6.4%
Finance and insurance 28 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 4.6%
Wholesale trade 12 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 12 2.4%
Educational services 7 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.4%
Manufacturing 4 0.8%
Information 3 0.6%

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 Code City Population Distance
19018 Clifton Heights, PA 23,360 1.9 mi
19083 Havertown, PA 35,878 1.9 mi
19082 Upper Darby, PA 40,997 1.9 mi
19050 Lansdowne, PA 28,073 2.3 mi
19064 Springfield, PA 24,459 2.3 mi
19043 Holmes, PA 2,664 3.5 mi
19003 Ardmore, PA 12,519 3.6 mi
19036 Glenolden, PA 12,942 3.3 mi
19070 Morton, PA 7,277 3.2 mi
19076 Prospect Park, PA 6,525 4.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19026 in?
ZIP code 19026 (Drexel Hill) 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 19026?
ZIP code 19026 in Drexel Hill, PA has a population of 30,738 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19026?
The median household income in ZIP 19026 is $89,234, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19026?
The median home value in ZIP 19026 is $271,100, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19026?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19026 is White at 62.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19026?
ZIP code 19026 has 501 business establishments employing approximately 5,264 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19026?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19026 are: Health care and social assistance (91), Construction (62), Professional, scientific, and technical services (61). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19026?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19026 increased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. 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 19026?
In ZIP code 19026, 66.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.4% 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 19026?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19026 is 30.7 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 19026?
In ZIP code 19026, 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 19026?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19026 is 7.9% 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 Drexel Hill, 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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