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Lansdowne, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19050

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

28,073
2,943/sq mi
$60,859
Median income
$201,900
Median home value
30.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lansdowne pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,943
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19050 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19050 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lansdowne, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, with 28,073 residents across 9.5 square miles, a density of 2,943 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19050 reports a modest median household income of $60,859 (22% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $36,568. Poverty here runs at 12.9%, with unemployment measured at 8.4%. Median home value sits at $201,900 (11% below the state average), median rent at $1,256 a month, and owner-occupancy at 58.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 33 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Delaware County, letting you compare 19050 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 19050

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lansdowne, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19050.

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 19050, Lansdowne, 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

28,073

Population

9.5

Area (sq mi)

2,943

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19050?

41.9

Median Age

45.4%

Male

54.6%

Female

13.9%

Foreign-Born

White 24.2%
African American 65.9%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$60,859

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$36,568

Per Capita Income

12.9%

Poverty Rate

8.4%

Unemployment Rate

32.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19050 ranks nationally

Lansdowne, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,859 30th percentile higher than 30% 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 60.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.7%

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

What does housing look like?

13,239

Total Housing Units

12,635

Occupied Units

604

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.5%
Renter 41.5%

$201,900

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$1,256

Median Rent

1946

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

+6.0%

YoY Change (2024)

278

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+178%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19050 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.8% 182
2021 +13.1% 206
2022 +18.2% 243
2023 +8.0% 263
2024 +6.0% 278

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 419 business establishments in ZIP 19050, employing approximately 4,585 people with a combined annual payroll of $195,637,000.

419

Businesses

4,585

Employees

$195.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 66 15.8%
Other services (except public administration) 65 15.5%
Health care and social assistance 60 14.3%
Construction 46 11.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 6.9%
Accommodation and food services 29 6.9%
Wholesale trade 25 6.0%
Finance and insurance 20 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 3.1%
Manufacturing 12 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 12 2.9%
Educational services 9 2.1%
Information 7 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.4%

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 19050 vs 19023 →

ZIP 19050 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 19050 ranks #7 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 19050 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 19050 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
19023 Darby, PA 22,164 1.4 mi
19082 Upper Darby, PA 40,997 1.6 mi
19079 Sharon Hill, PA 9,168 2.7 mi
19143 Philadelphia, PA 64,849 2.0 mi
19142 Philadelphia, PA 29,595 1.9 mi
19151 Philadelphia, PA 29,883 2.7 mi
19018 Clifton Heights, PA 23,360 2.1 mi
19026 Drexel Hill, PA 30,738 2.3 mi
19139 Philadelphia, PA 41,271 2.4 mi
19032 Folcroft, PA 6,606 3.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Delaware County

19082 standard
Upper Darby, PA
Pop: 40,997
19083 standard
Havertown, PA
Pop: 35,878
19063 standard
Media, PA
Pop: 35,704
19013 standard
Chester, PA
Pop: 35,130
19026 standard
Drexel Hill, PA
Pop: 30,738
19064 standard
Springfield, PA
Pop: 24,459

Related Areas

Delaware County Lansdowne, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19050 in? ▼
ZIP code 19050 (Lansdowne) 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 19050? ▼
ZIP code 19050 in Lansdowne, PA has a population of 28,073 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19050? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19050 is $60,859, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19050? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19050 is $201,900, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19050? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19050 is African American at 65.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19050? ▼
ZIP code 19050 has 419 business establishments employing approximately 4,585 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19050? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19050 are: Retail trade (66), Other services (except public administration) (65), Health care and social assistance (60). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19050? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19050 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 178%. 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 19050? ▼
In ZIP code 19050, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.7% 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 19050? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19050 is 32.5 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 19050? ▼
In ZIP code 19050, approximately 58.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19050? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19050 is 12.9% 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.