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 High-density area
- $53,451
- Median income Below-median income area
- $207,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 19029 (Essington, PA) rose +2.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 242.5 in 2023 to 248.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,898. Unemployment is 13.0%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $207,400 (9% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,351; 65.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Delaware County, so 19029 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 19029
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Essington, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19029.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
13 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 19029?
46.5
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
2.3%
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?
$53,451
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$33,898
Per Capita Income
19.3%
Poverty Rate
13.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19029 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Essington, 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)
$53,451 13th percentile higher than 13% 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
1,917housing units
1,917
Total Housing Units
1,781
Occupied Units
136
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$207,400
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 19029 vs 19074 →
ZIP 19029 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19036
Glenolden (19036)
12,942 residents
- 19078
Ridley Park (19078)
11,067 residents
- 19079
Sharon Hill (19079)
9,168 residents
- 19032
Folcroft (19032)
6,606 residents
- 19076
Prospect Park (19076)
6,525 residents
- 19074
Norwood (19074)
5,890 residents
- 08027 4,888
Gibbstown (08027)
4,888 residents
- 19029 3,971
Essington (19029)
3,971 residents
- 19022 3,669
Crum Lynne (19022)
3,669 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19029 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19029 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
- 19078
Ridley Park (19078)
$94,681 median income
- 08027
Gibbstown (08027)
$92,128 median income
- 19036
Glenolden (19036)
$79,144 median income
- 19079
Sharon Hill (19079)
$67,454 median income
- 19076
Prospect Park (19076)
$64,231 median income
- 19032
Folcroft (19032)
$61,306 median income
- 19029
Essington (19029)
$53,451 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19029, 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 (3,971 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 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.
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