Holmes, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19043
Delaware County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,664
- 2,598/sq mi High-density area
- $95,377
- Median income Above-median income area
- $277,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Holmes pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,598
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19043 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 19043 (Holmes, PA) rose +11.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 248.6 in 2023 to 276.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19043 covers 1.0 square miles in Holmes, Delaware County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,664 residents on file, a density of 2,598 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19043 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,377 (22% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,210. The poverty rate is 11.6%, with unemployment at 9.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $277,600 (22% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 72.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,154.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Delaware County, so 19043 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 19043
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Holmes, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19043.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Construction 7
Construction
7 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 19043, Holmes, 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
2,664
Population
1.0
Area (sq mi)
2,598
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19043?
49.2
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
11.1%
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?
$95,377
Median Household Income
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$43,210
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 19043 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Holmes, 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)
$95,377 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
1,276housing units
1,276
Total Housing Units
1,276
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$277,600
Median Home Value
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$1,154
Median Rent
1957
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
+11.1%
YoY Change (2024)
276
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+176%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19043 have increased 11.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +176% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.0% | 188 |
| 2021 | +8.3% | 203 |
| 2022 | +11.3% | 226 |
| 2023 | +9.8% | 249 |
| 2024 | +11.1% | 276 |
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 102 business establishments in ZIP 19043, employing approximately 1,324 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,999,000.
102
Businesses
1,324
Employees
$47.0M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 23 | 22.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 15.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 12.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 10.8% |
| Construction | 7 | 6.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 4.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.9% |
| Information | 4 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 3.9% |
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 19043 vs 19076 →
ZIP 19043 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
- 19036
Glenolden (19036)
12,942 residents
- 19078
Ridley Park (19078)
11,067 residents
- 19081
Swarthmore (19081)
10,337 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19043 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19043 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19081
Swarthmore (19081)
$134,135 median income
- 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
- 19078
Ridley Park (19078)
$94,681 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19043 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19076 | Prospect Park, PA | 6,525 | 1.0 mi |
| 19036 | Glenolden, PA | 12,942 | 0.9 mi |
| 19070 | Morton, PA | 7,277 | 0.9 mi |
| 19074 | Norwood, PA | 5,890 | 1.2 mi |
| 19033 | Folsom, PA | 7,777 | 1.2 mi |
| 19018 | Clifton Heights, PA | 23,360 | 1.7 mi |
| 19032 | Folcroft, PA | 6,606 | 1.7 mi |
| 19078 | Ridley Park, PA | 11,067 | 1.9 mi |
| 19081 | Swarthmore, PA | 10,337 | 2.0 mi |
| 19079 | Sharon Hill, PA | 9,168 | 2.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19043, 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 (2,664 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 19043 in?
ZIP code 19043 (Holmes) 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 19043?
ZIP code 19043 in Holmes, PA has a population of 2,664 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19043?
The median household income in ZIP 19043 is $95,377, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19043?
The median home value in ZIP 19043 is $277,600, which is 0% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19043?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19043 is White at 88.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19043?
ZIP code 19043 has 102 business establishments employing approximately 1,324 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19043?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19043 are: Retail trade (23), Health care and social assistance (16), Other services (except public administration) (13). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19043?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19043 increased by 11.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 176%. 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 19043?
In ZIP code 19043, 69.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19043?
In ZIP code 19043, approximately 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19043?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19043 is 11.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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