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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
$95,377
Median income
$277,600
Median home value
26.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $43,210. Poverty here runs at 11.6%, with unemployment measured at 9.1%. Housing costs here run $277,600 for a typical home value (22% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,154 a month; 72.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. To put 19043 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 19043

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Holmes, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19043.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 19043?

49.2

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

11.1%

Foreign-Born

White 88.5%
African American 6.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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

$43,210

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 19043 ranks nationally

Holmes, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$95,377 Top 22% higher than 78% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,276

Total Housing Units

1,276

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.3%
Renter 27.7%

$277,600

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$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.

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ZIP 19043 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 19043 ranks #0 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 19043 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 19043 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
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

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Related Areas

Delaware County Holmes, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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