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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
$82,005
Median income
$252,400
Median home value
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $38,466. Local economic indicators show a 9.4% poverty rate alongside 7.5% unemployment. Median home value sits at $252,400 (11% above the state average), median rent at $1,297 a month, and owner-occupancy at 63.5%.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Delaware County, letting you compare 19061 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 19061

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marcus Hook, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19061.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 19061?

38.5

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

7.2%

Foreign-Born

White 76.1%
African American 11.1%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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

$38,466

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19061 ranks nationally

Marcus Hook, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,005 Top 36% higher than 64% 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 61.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.2%

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

What does housing look like?

7,978

Total Housing Units

7,713

Occupied Units

265

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.5%
Renter 36.5%

$252,400

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$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

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ZIP 19061 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 19061 ranks #5 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 19061 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 19061 ranks #8 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
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

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Related Areas

Delaware County Marcus Hook, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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