Norwood, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19074
Delaware County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,890
- 2,927/sq mi High-density area
- $96,134
- Median income Above-median income area
- $235,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Norwood 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 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,927
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19074 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 19074 (Norwood, PA) rose +3.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 246.8 in 2023 to 255.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19074 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Norwood, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, home to 5,890 residents across 2.0 square miles, a density of 2,927 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19074 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,134 (23% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,523. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 8.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $235,000 (3% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,409; 75.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Delaware County, so 19074 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 19074
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norwood, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19074.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 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 19074, Norwood, 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
5,890
Population
2.0
Area (sq mi)
2,927
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19074?
40.7
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
7.0%
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?
$96,134
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$39,523
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
30.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19074 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Norwood, 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)
$96,134 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
2,451housing units
2,451
Total Housing Units
2,203
Occupied Units
248
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$235,000
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$1,409
Median Rent
1951
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
+3.5%
YoY Change (2024)
255
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+155%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19074 have increased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.0% | 170 |
| 2021 | +12.6% | 191 |
| 2022 | +12.9% | 216 |
| 2023 | +14.3% | 247 |
| 2024 | +3.5% | 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 54 business establishments in ZIP 19074, employing approximately 450 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,134,000.
54
Businesses
450
Employees
$19.1M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 25.9% |
| Construction | 12 | 22.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 14.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 11.1% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 9.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.6% |
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 19074 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19018
Clifton Heights (19018)
23,360 residents
- 19036
Glenolden (19036)
12,942 residents
- 19078
Ridley Park (19078)
11,067 residents
- 19079 9,168
Sharon Hill (19079)
9,168 residents
- 19033 7,777
Folsom (19033)
7,777 residents
- 19070 7,277
Morton (19070)
7,277 residents
- 19032 6,606
Folcroft (19032)
6,606 residents
- 19076 6,525
Prospect Park (19076)
6,525 residents
- 19074 5,890
Norwood (19074)
5,890 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19074 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19074 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19033
Folsom (19033)
$114,400 median income
- 19074
Norwood (19074)
$96,134 median income
- 19070
Morton (19070)
$95,795 median income
- 19043
Holmes (19043)
$95,377 median income
- 19078
Ridley Park (19078)
$94,681 median income
- 19036
Glenolden (19036)
$79,144 median income
- 19018
Clifton Heights (19018)
$73,522 median income
- 19079
Sharon Hill (19079)
$67,454 median income
- 19076
Prospect Park (19076)
$64,231 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19074 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19076 | Prospect Park, PA | 6,525 | 0.6 mi |
| 19036 | Glenolden, PA | 12,942 | 1.2 mi |
| 19032 | Folcroft, PA | 6,606 | 1.0 mi |
| 19029 | Essington, PA | 3,971 | 1.2 mi |
| 19043 | Holmes, PA | 2,664 | 1.2 mi |
| 19033 | Folsom, PA | 7,777 | 1.7 mi |
| 19078 | Ridley Park, PA | 11,067 | 1.6 mi |
| 19018 | Clifton Heights, PA | 23,360 | 2.5 mi |
| 19079 | Sharon Hill, PA | 9,168 | 1.8 mi |
| 19070 | Morton, PA | 7,277 | 2.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19074, 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 (5,890 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 19074 in?
ZIP code 19074 (Norwood) 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 19074?
ZIP code 19074 in Norwood, PA has a population of 5,890 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19074?
The median household income in ZIP 19074 is $96,134, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19074?
The median home value in ZIP 19074 is $235,000, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19074?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19074 is White at 86.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19074?
ZIP code 19074 has 54 business establishments employing approximately 450 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19074?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19074 are: Other services (except public administration) (14), Construction (12), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19074?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19074 increased by 3.5% 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 19074?
In ZIP code 19074, 68.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.1% 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 19074?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19074 is 30.0 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 19074?
In ZIP code 19074, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19074?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19074 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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