ZIP Code 19061

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Marcus Hook · Delaware County · Pennsylvania

Population
19,997

1,101/sq mi

Median income
$82,005

▲ 7% vs US

higher than 64% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$252,400

▼ 9% vs US

higher than 58% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.2%

Median age 38.5

Land area
18.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 19061 in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania has a population of 19,997. The median household income is $82,005, which is 7% above the national average. Median home value is $252,400, 9% below the US average. 22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 19061 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.2 square miles in Marcus Hook, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 19,997 residents, producing a population density of 1,101 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 19061 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19061 sits at $82,005 (5% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $38,466. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. On housing, the median home value is $252,400 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $1,297 per month, and 63.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19061 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Delaware County, so you can benchmark 19061 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 19061

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

19,997

Population

18.2

Area (sq mi)

1,101

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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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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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Official Data Resources for Marcus Hook, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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