Marcus Hook, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19061
Delaware County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,997
- 1,101/sq mi High-density area
- $82,005
- Median income Near-median income area
- $252,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Marcus Hook pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 36%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,101
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19061 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 19061 (Marcus Hook, PA) rose +9.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 226.2 in 2023 to 246.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19061 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Marcus Hook, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, home to 19,997 residents across 18.2 square miles, a density of 1,101 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19061 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,005 (5% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,466. The poverty rate is 9.4%, with unemployment at 7.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $252,400 (11% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,297; 63.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Delaware County, so 19061 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 19061
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marcus Hook, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19061.
- Construction
Construction
55 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
43 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
40 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
37 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 19061, Marcus Hook, 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
19,997
Population
18.2
Area (sq mi)
1,101
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19061?
38.5
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
7.2%
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?
$82,005
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$38,466
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19061 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Marcus Hook, 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)
$82,005 Top 32% higher than 68% 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
7,978housing units
7,978
Total Housing Units
7,713
Occupied Units
265
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$252,400
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,297
Median Rent
1960
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
+9.0%
YoY Change (2024)
246
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+146%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19061 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 160 |
| 2021 | +14.3% | 183 |
| 2022 | +14.1% | 208 |
| 2023 | +8.6% | 226 |
| 2024 | +9.0% | 246 |
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 412 business establishments in ZIP 19061, employing approximately 6,290 people with a combined annual payroll of $491,313,000.
412
Businesses
6,290
Employees
$491.3M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 55 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 50 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 43 | 10.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 40 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 37 | 9.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 36 | 8.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 35 | 8.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 6.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 3.4% |
| Information | 4 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.0% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.7% |
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 19061 vs 19014 →
ZIP 19061 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19063
Media (19063)
35,704 residents
- 19013
Chester (19013)
35,130 residents
- 19810
Wilmington (19810)
25,011 residents
- 19014
Aston (19014)
21,206 residents
- 19061
Marcus Hook (19061)
19,997 residents
- 19015
Brookhaven (19015)
16,632 residents
- 19703
Claymont (19703)
14,471 residents
- 19060 11,368
Garnet Valley (19060)
11,368 residents
- 08067 1,635
Pedricktown (08067)
1,635 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19061 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19061 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19060
Garnet Valley (19060)
$185,043 median income
- 19017
Chester Heights (19017)
$166,917 median income
- 19063
Media (19063)
$127,368 median income
- 19810
Wilmington (19810)
$112,775 median income
- 08067
Pedricktown (08067)
$111,912 median income
- 19014
Aston (19014)
$96,781 median income
- 19015
Brookhaven (19015)
$82,450 median income
- 19061
Marcus Hook (19061)
$82,005 median income
- 19703
Claymont (19703)
$76,939 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19061 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19014 | Aston, PA | 21,206 | 2.4 mi |
| 19703 | Claymont, DE | 14,471 | 2.1 mi |
| 19013 | Chester, PA | 35,130 | 3.4 mi |
| 19060 | Garnet Valley, PA | 11,368 | 3.4 mi |
| 19810 | Wilmington, DE | 25,011 | 3.8 mi |
| 19015 | Brookhaven, PA | 16,632 | 3.6 mi |
| 08014 | Bridgeport, NJ | 504 | 4.2 mi |
| 19017 | Chester Heights, PA | 348 | 4.5 mi |
| 19063 | Media, PA | 35,704 | 6.5 mi |
| 08067 | Pedricktown, NJ | 1,635 | 6.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19061, 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 (19,997 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 19061 in?
ZIP code 19061 (Marcus Hook) 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 19061?
ZIP code 19061 in Marcus Hook, PA has a population of 19,997 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19061?
The median household income in ZIP 19061 is $82,005, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19061?
The median home value in ZIP 19061 is $252,400, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19061?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19061 is White at 76.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19061?
ZIP code 19061 has 412 business establishments employing approximately 6,290 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19061?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19061 are: Construction (55), Retail trade (50), Other services (except public administration) (43). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19061?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19061 increased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 146%. 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 19061?
In ZIP code 19061, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% 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 19061?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19061 is 25.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19061?
In ZIP code 19061, approximately 63.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19061?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19061 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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