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 High-density area
- $79,144
- Median income Near-median income area
- $209,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 19036 (Glenolden, PA) rose +9.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 248.8 in 2023 to 272.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,250. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 6.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $209,800 (8% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,333; 77.8% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Delaware County, so 19036 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 19036
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glenolden, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19036.
- Construction
Construction
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 19036?
38.4
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
6.3%
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?
$79,144
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$36,250
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19036 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Glenolden, 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)
$79,144 Top 36% higher than 64% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,356housing units
5,356
Total Housing Units
5,204
Occupied Units
152
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$209,800
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 19036 vs 19043 →
ZIP 19036 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19018
Clifton Heights (19018)
23,360 residents
- 19023
Darby (19023)
22,164 residents
- 19036
Glenolden (19036)
12,942 residents
- 19079 9,168
Sharon Hill (19079)
9,168 residents
- 19033 7,777
Folsom (19033)
7,777 residents
- 19070 7,277
Morton (19070)
7,277 residents
- 19032 6,606
Folcroft (19032)
6,606 residents
- 19076 6,525
Prospect Park (19076)
6,525 residents
- 19074 5,890
Norwood (19074)
5,890 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19036 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19036 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19033
Folsom (19033)
$114,400 median income
- 19074
Norwood (19074)
$96,134 median income
- 19070
Morton (19070)
$95,795 median income
- 19043
Holmes (19043)
$95,377 median income
- 19036
Glenolden (19036)
$79,144 median income
- 19018
Clifton Heights (19018)
$73,522 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
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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19036, 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 (12,942 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 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.
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