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Glenolden, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19036

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

12,942
3,269/sq mi
$79,144
Median income
$209,800
Median home value
23.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3,269
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19036 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19036 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Glenolden, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, home to 12,942 residents across 4.0 square miles, a density of 3,269 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19036 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,144 (2% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $36,250. The poverty rate stands at 8.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. The typical home here is valued at $209,800 (8% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,333 monthly, and 77.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 19036, plus 6 more within Delaware County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 19036

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glenolden, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19036.

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 19036, Glenolden, 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

12,942

Population

4.0

Area (sq mi)

3,269

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19036?

38.4

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 67.9%
African American 21.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%

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?

$79,144

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$36,250

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19036 ranks nationally

Glenolden, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,144 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 62.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.0%

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

What does housing look like?

5,356

Total Housing Units

5,204

Occupied Units

152

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.8%
Renter 22.2%

$209,800

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$1,333

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

+9.4%

YoY Change (2024)

272

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+172%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19036 have increased 9.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.0% 176
2021 +16.9% 206
2022 +11.6% 230
2023 +8.2% 249
2024 +9.4% 272

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 188 business establishments in ZIP 19036, employing approximately 2,479 people with a combined annual payroll of $117,227,000.

188

Businesses

2,479

Employees

$117.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 36 19.1%
Other services (except public administration) 30 16.0%
Retail trade 19 10.1%
Accommodation and food services 19 10.1%
Health care and social assistance 18 9.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 5.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 8 4.3%
Manufacturing 7 3.7%
Information 6 3.2%
Finance and insurance 6 3.2%
Wholesale trade 5 2.7%

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 19036 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 19036 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 19036 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 19036 ranks #5 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
19043 Holmes, PA 2,664 0.9 mi
19074 Norwood, PA 5,890 1.2 mi
19018 Clifton Heights, PA 23,360 1.4 mi
19032 Folcroft, PA 6,606 1.1 mi
19079 Sharon Hill, PA 9,168 1.5 mi
19076 Prospect Park, PA 6,525 1.4 mi
19070 Morton, PA 7,277 1.7 mi
19029 Essington, PA 3,971 2.4 mi
19023 Darby, PA 22,164 1.7 mi
19033 Folsom, PA 7,777 2.0 mi

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Related Areas

Delaware County Glenolden, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19036 in? ▼
ZIP code 19036 (Glenolden) 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 19036? ▼
ZIP code 19036 in Glenolden, PA has a population of 12,942 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19036? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19036 is $79,144, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19036? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19036 is $209,800, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19036? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19036 is White at 67.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19036? ▼
ZIP code 19036 has 188 business establishments employing approximately 2,479 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19036? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19036 are: Construction (36), Other services (except public administration) (30), Retail trade (19). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19036? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19036 increased by 9.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 172%. 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 19036? ▼
In ZIP code 19036, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.0% 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 19036? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19036 is 29.5 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 19036? ▼
In ZIP code 19036, approximately 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19036? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19036 is 8.7% 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.