ZIP Code 19074

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Norwood · Delaware County · Pennsylvania

Population
5,890

2,927/sq mi

Median income
$96,134

▲ 26% vs US

higher than 78% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$235,000

▼ 16% vs US

higher than 54% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
27.1%

Median age 40.7

Land area
2.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 19074 in Norwood, Pennsylvania has a population of 5,890. The median household income is $96,134, which is 26% above the national average. Median home value is $235,000, 16% below the US average. 27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 19074 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.0 square miles in Norwood, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 5,890 residents, producing a population density of 2,927 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 19074 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19074 sits at $96,134 (23% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $39,523. The poverty rate stands at 8.2% and the unemployment rate at 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, a direct signal of whether 19074 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Delaware County, so you can benchmark 19074 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 19074

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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

Quick Facts

5,890

Population

2.0

Area (sq mi)

2,927

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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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

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)

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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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

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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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Official Data Resources for Norwood, 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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