ZIP Code 19078
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Ridley Park · Delaware County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 11,067
- Median income
- $94,681
- Median home value
- $257,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.0%
- Land area
- 5.2 sq mi
2,113/sq mi
▲ 24% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
▼ 7% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
Median age 39
New York
ZIP code 19078 in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania has a population of 11,067. The median household income is $94,681, which is 24% above the national average. Median home value is $257,500, 7% below the US average. 31.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 19078 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.2 square miles in Ridley Park, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 11,067 residents, producing a population density of 2,113 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 19078 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19078 sits at $94,681 (22% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $46,354. The poverty rate stands at 5.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $257,500 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $1,329 per month, and 68.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19078 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 19078
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19078.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
22 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 19078?
39.0
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
5.9%
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?
$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
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?
4,920
Total Housing Units
4,725
Occupied Units
195
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 19078 vs 19033 →
| 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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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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