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Ridley Park, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19078

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

11,067
2,113/sq mi
$94,681
Median income
$257,500
Median home value
31.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ridley Park pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
2,113
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19078 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19078 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ridley Park, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, home to 11,067 residents across 5.2 square miles, a density of 2,113 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19078 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,681 (22% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $46,354. Local economic indicators show a 5.4% poverty rate alongside 2.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $257,500 (13% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,329 monthly, and 68.3% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, 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 19078 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 19078

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ridley Park, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19078.

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 19078, Ridley Park, 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

11,067

Population

5.2

Area (sq mi)

2,113

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19078?

39.0

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

5.9%

Foreign-Born

White 86.0%
African American 7.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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?

$94,681

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$46,354

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19078 ranks nationally

Ridley Park, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$94,681 Top 23% higher than 77% 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 65.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.0%

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

What does housing look like?

4,920

Total Housing Units

4,725

Occupied Units

195

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.3%
Renter 31.7%

$257,500

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$1,329

Median Rent

1955

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

+9.4%

YoY Change (2024)

259

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+159%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19078 have increased 9.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.1% 169
2021 +14.9% 195
2022 +9.3% 213
2023 +11.3% 237
2024 +9.4% 259

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 149 business establishments in ZIP 19078, employing approximately 5,847 people with a combined annual payroll of $522,855,000.

149

Businesses

5,847

Employees

$522.9M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 24 16.1%
Accommodation and food services 22 14.8%
Construction 20 13.4%
Other services (except public administration) 20 13.4%
Retail trade 11 7.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 7.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 5.4%
Wholesale trade 7 4.7%
Finance and insurance 7 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.0%

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 19078 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 19078 ranks #2 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 19078 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 19078 ranks #6 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 1.2 mi
19094 Woodlyn, PA 4,406 1.3 mi
19076 Prospect Park, PA 6,525 1.1 mi
19022 Crum Lynne, PA 3,669 1.2 mi
19070 Morton, PA 7,277 2.2 mi
19029 Essington, PA 3,971 1.7 mi
19074 Norwood, PA 5,890 1.6 mi
19043 Holmes, PA 2,664 1.9 mi
19081 Swarthmore, PA 10,337 2.1 mi
19036 Glenolden, PA 12,942 2.5 mi

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Related Areas

Delaware County Ridley Park, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19078 in? ▼
ZIP code 19078 (Ridley Park) 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 19078? ▼
ZIP code 19078 in Ridley Park, PA has a population of 11,067 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19078? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19078 is $94,681, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19078? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19078 is $257,500, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19078? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19078 is White at 86.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19078? ▼
ZIP code 19078 has 149 business establishments employing approximately 5,847 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19078? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19078 are: Health care and social assistance (24), Accommodation and food services (22), Construction (20). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19078? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19078 increased by 9.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 19078? ▼
In ZIP code 19078, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.0% 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 19078? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19078 is 25.7 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 19078? ▼
In ZIP code 19078, approximately 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19078? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19078 is 5.4% 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.