PlainZIP

Essington, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19029

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

3,971
680/sq mi
$53,451
Median income
$207,400
Median home value
17.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Essington pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
680
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19029 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19029 covers 5.8 square miles in Essington, Delaware County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,971 residents on file, a density of 680 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19029 reports a modest median household income of $53,451 (31% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $33,898. The poverty rate stands at 19.3% and the unemployment rate at 13.0%. Median home value sits at $207,400 (9% below the state average), median rent at $1,351 a month, and owner-occupancy at 65.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 19029 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 19029

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Essington, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19029.

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 19029, Essington, 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

3,971

Population

5.8

Area (sq mi)

680

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19029?

46.5

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

$53,451

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$33,898

Per Capita Income

19.3%

Poverty Rate

13.0%

Unemployment Rate

22.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19029 ranks nationally

Essington, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,451 19th percentile higher than 19% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,917

Total Housing Units

1,781

Occupied Units

136

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.7%
Renter 34.3%

$207,400

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$1,351

Median Rent

1956

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

+2.4%

YoY Change (2024)

248

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+148%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19029 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +16.1% 164
2021 +3.4% 170
2022 +28.1% 217
2023 +11.7% 243
2024 +2.4% 248

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 143 business establishments in ZIP 19029, employing approximately 2,325 people with a combined annual payroll of $156,151,000.

143

Businesses

2,325

Employees

$156.2M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 24 16.8%
Accommodation and food services 21 14.7%
Other services (except public administration) 20 14.0%
Construction 18 12.6%
Wholesale trade 13 9.1%
Retail trade 11 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 5.6%
Manufacturing 7 4.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.8%
Health care and social assistance 4 2.8%

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 19029 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 19029 ranks #8 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 19029 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 19029 ranks #9 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
19074 Norwood, PA 5,890 1.2 mi
19076 Prospect Park, PA 6,525 1.4 mi
19032 Folcroft, PA 6,606 1.6 mi
19078 Ridley Park, PA 11,067 1.7 mi
19036 Glenolden, PA 12,942 2.4 mi
19113 Philadelphia, PA 120 2.0 mi
08027 Gibbstown, NJ 4,888 2.7 mi
19043 Holmes, PA 2,664 2.3 mi
19079 Sharon Hill, PA 9,168 2.4 mi
19022 Crum Lynne, PA 3,669 2.5 mi

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Related Areas

Delaware County Essington, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19029 in? ▼
ZIP code 19029 (Essington) 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 19029? ▼
ZIP code 19029 in Essington, PA has a population of 3,971 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19029? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19029 is $53,451, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19029? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19029 is $207,400, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19029? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19029 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19029? ▼
ZIP code 19029 has 143 business establishments employing approximately 2,325 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19029? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19029 are: Transportation and warehousing (24), Accommodation and food services (21), Other services (except public administration) (20). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19029? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19029 increased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. 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 19029? ▼
In ZIP code 19029, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% 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 19029? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19029 is 22.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19029? ▼
In ZIP code 19029, approximately 65.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19029? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19029 is 19.3% 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.