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Drexel Hill, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19026

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

30,738
3,277/sq mi
$89,234
Median income
$271,100
Median home value
46.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Drexel Hill pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
3,277
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19026 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19026 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Drexel Hill, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, with 30,738 residents across 9.4 square miles, a density of 3,277 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19026 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,234 (15% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $46,172. Local economic indicators show a 7.9% poverty rate alongside 7.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $271,100 (19% above the state average), median rent at $1,359 a month, and owner-occupancy at 65.1%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 19026 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Delaware County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 19026

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Drexel Hill, PA

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

30,738

Population

9.4

Area (sq mi)

3,277

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 19026 ranks nationally

Drexel Hill, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,234 Top 28% higher than 72% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 19026 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 19026 ranks #3 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 19026 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 19026 ranks #6 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
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

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
19050 standard
Lansdowne, PA
Pop: 28,073
19064 standard
Springfield, PA
Pop: 24,459

Related Areas

Delaware County Drexel Hill, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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