PlainZIP

Folcroft, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19032

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

6,606
2,511/sq mi
$61,306
Median income
$171,500
Median home value
21.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Folcroft pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,511
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19032 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19032 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Folcroft, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, home to 6,606 residents across 2.6 square miles, a density of 2,511 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19032 reports a modest median household income of $61,306 (21% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $26,336. Local economic indicators show a 16.2% poverty rate alongside 10.3% unemployment. 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.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 19032 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 19032

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Folcroft, PA

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

Quick Facts

6,606

Population

2.6

Area (sq mi)

2,511

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 19032 ranks nationally

Folcroft, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,306 31st percentile higher than 31% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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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ZIP 19032 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 19032 ranks #6 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 19032 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 19032 ranks #8 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
19079 Sharon Hill, PA 9,168 0.9 mi
19074 Norwood, PA 5,890 1.0 mi
19036 Glenolden, PA 12,942 1.1 mi
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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Related Areas

Delaware County Folcroft, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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