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 High-density area
- $94,681
- Median income Above-median income area
- $257,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 19078 (Ridley Park, PA) rose +9.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 237.0 in 2023 to 259.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,354. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.4% and unemployment is 2.7%. Median home value is $257,500 (13% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,329; 68.3% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Delaware County, so 19078 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 19078
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ridley Park, PA
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$46,354
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19078 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Ridley Park, 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)
$94,681 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
4,920housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 19078 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19036
Glenolden (19036)
12,942 residents
- 19078
Ridley Park (19078)
11,067 residents
- 19081
Swarthmore (19081)
10,337 residents
- 19033
Folsom (19033)
7,777 residents
- 19070
Morton (19070)
7,277 residents
- 19076
Prospect Park (19076)
6,525 residents
- 19074
Norwood (19074)
5,890 residents
- 19094 4,406
Woodlyn (19094)
4,406 residents
- 19029 3,971
Essington (19029)
3,971 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19078 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19078 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19081
Swarthmore (19081)
$134,135 median income
- 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
- 19076
Prospect Park (19076)
$64,231 median income
- 19094
Woodlyn (19094)
$64,150 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19078, 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 (11,067 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 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.
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