PlainZIP

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
$96,134
Median income
$235,000
Median home value
27.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $39,523. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.7%. On housing, the median home value is $235,000 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $1,409 per month, and 75.7% of occupied units 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Delaware County, letting you compare 19074 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 19074

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norwood, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19074.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 19074?

40.7

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

7.0%

Foreign-Born

White 86.8%
African American 1.0%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

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

$39,523

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Unemployment Rate

30.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19074 ranks nationally

Norwood, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,134 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 68.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,451

Total Housing Units

2,203

Occupied Units

248

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.7%
Renter 24.3%

$235,000

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 19074 vs 19076 →

ZIP 19074 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 19074 ranks #9 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 19074 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 19074 ranks #2 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Delaware County

19082 standard
Upper Darby, PA
Pop: 40,997
19083 standard
Havertown, PA
Pop: 35,878
19063 standard
Media, PA
Pop: 35,704
19013 standard
Chester, PA
Pop: 35,130
19026 standard
Drexel Hill, PA
Pop: 30,738
19050 standard
Lansdowne, PA
Pop: 28,073

Related Areas

Delaware County Norwood, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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