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Morton, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19070

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

7,277
2,592/sq mi
$95,795
Median income
$323,100
Median home value
38.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Morton 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 30%
home value, US ZIPs
2,592
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19070 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19070 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Morton, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, home to 7,277 residents across 2.8 square miles, a density of 2,592 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19070 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,795 (23% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $48,222. Local economic indicators show a 6.7% poverty rate alongside 2.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $323,100 (42% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,245 monthly, and 76.4% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 19070, plus 6 more within Delaware County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 19070

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Morton, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19070.

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 19070, Morton, 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

7,277

Population

2.8

Area (sq mi)

2,592

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19070?

43.6

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

8.2%

Foreign-Born

White 75.5%
African American 12.6%
Asian 6.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$95,795

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$48,222

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19070 ranks nationally

Morton, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$95,795 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 68.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,790

Total Housing Units

2,780

Occupied Units

10

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.4%
Renter 23.6%

$323,100

Median Home Value

+42% vs state

$1,245

Median Rent

1956

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

-2.6%

YoY Change (2024)

255

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+155%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19070 have decreased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.0% 181
2021 +9.8% 199
2022 +14.3% 227
2023 +15.1% 262
2024 -2.6% 255

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 117 business establishments in ZIP 19070, employing approximately 1,403 people with a combined annual payroll of $77,806,000.

117

Businesses

1,403

Employees

$77.8M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 26 22.2%
Other services (except public administration) 20 17.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 10.3%
Health care and social assistance 11 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 11 9.4%
Retail trade 7 6.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 6.0%
Transportation and warehousing 5 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 4.3%
Manufacturing 4 3.4%
Educational services 3 2.6%

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 19070 vs 19033 →

ZIP 19070 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 19070 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 19070 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 19070 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
19033 Folsom, PA 7,777 1.1 mi
19043 Holmes, PA 2,664 0.9 mi
19081 Swarthmore, PA 10,337 1.3 mi
19036 Glenolden, PA 12,942 1.7 mi
19078 Ridley Park, PA 11,067 2.2 mi
19076 Prospect Park, PA 6,525 1.7 mi
19018 Clifton Heights, PA 23,360 1.8 mi
19064 Springfield, PA 24,459 2.1 mi
19074 Norwood, PA 5,890 2.0 mi
19094 Woodlyn, PA 4,406 2.5 mi

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Pop: 35,878
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Pop: 35,704
19013 standard
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Pop: 35,130
19026 standard
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Pop: 30,738
19050 standard
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Pop: 28,073

Related Areas

Delaware County Morton, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19070 in? ▼
ZIP code 19070 (Morton) 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 19070? ▼
ZIP code 19070 in Morton, PA has a population of 7,277 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19070? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19070 is $95,795, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19070? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19070 is $323,100, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19070? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19070 is White at 75.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19070? ▼
ZIP code 19070 has 117 business establishments employing approximately 1,403 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19070? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19070 are: Construction (26), Other services (except public administration) (20), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19070? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19070 decreased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. 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 19070? ▼
In ZIP code 19070, 68.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.9% 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 19070? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19070 is 29.4 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 19070? ▼
In ZIP code 19070, approximately 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19070? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19070 is 6.7% 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.