ZIP Code 19032

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Folcroft · Delaware County · Pennsylvania

Population
6,606

2,511/sq mi

Median income
$61,306

▼ 20% vs US

higher than 31% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$171,500

▼ 38% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.9%

Median age 30.5

Land area
2.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 19032 in Folcroft, Pennsylvania has a population of 6,606. The median household income is $61,306, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $171,500, 38% below the US average. 21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 19032 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.6 square miles in Folcroft, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 6,606 residents, producing a population density of 2,511 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 19032 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19032 sits at $61,306 (21% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $26,336. The poverty rate stands at 16.2% and the unemployment rate at 10.3%. On housing, the median home value is $171,500 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $1,329 per month, and 67.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19032 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Delaware County, so you can benchmark 19032 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 19032

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19032.

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 19032, Folcroft, 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

6,606

Population

2.6

Area (sq mi)

2,511

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19032?

30.5

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

11.9%

Foreign-Born

White 38.7%
African American 48.0%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

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?

$61,306

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$26,336

Per Capita Income

16.2%

Poverty Rate

10.3%

Unemployment Rate

27.0 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 57.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,740

Total Housing Units

2,566

Occupied Units

174

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.6%
Renter 32.4%

$171,500

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$1,329

Median Rent

1960

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

-0.9%

YoY Change (2024)

305

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+205%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19032 have decreased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +205% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.2% 195
2021 +11.9% 218
2022 +16.8% 255
2023 +20.8% 308
2024 -0.9% 305

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 199 business establishments in ZIP 19032, employing approximately 3,258 people with a combined annual payroll of $223,716,000.

199

Businesses

3,258

Employees

$223.7M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 32 16.1%
Construction 31 15.6%
Retail trade 29 14.6%
Wholesale trade 24 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 18 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 14 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 6.5%
Manufacturing 12 6.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 4.5%
Health care and social assistance 8 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.0%

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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19029 Essington, PA 3,971 1.6 mi
19076 Prospect Park, PA 6,525 1.5 mi
19023 Darby, PA 22,164 1.9 mi
19043 Holmes, PA 2,664 1.7 mi
19033 Folsom, PA 7,777 2.6 mi
19113 Philadelphia, PA 120 2.1 mi
19018 Clifton Heights, PA 23,360 2.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19032 in?
ZIP code 19032 (Folcroft) 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 19032?
ZIP code 19032 in Folcroft, PA has a population of 6,606 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19032?
The median household income in ZIP 19032 is $61,306, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19032?
The median home value in ZIP 19032 is $171,500, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19032?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19032 is African American at 48.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19032?
ZIP code 19032 has 199 business establishments employing approximately 3,258 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19032?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19032 are: Transportation and warehousing (32), Construction (31), Retail trade (29). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19032?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19032 decreased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 205%. 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 19032?
In ZIP code 19032, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.9% 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 19032?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19032 is 27.0 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 19032?
In ZIP code 19032, approximately 67.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19032?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19032 is 16.2% 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 Folcroft, 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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