Sharon Hill, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19079
Delaware County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,168
- 1,917/sq mi High-density area
- $67,454
- Median income Near-median income area
- $167,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sharon Hill pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,917
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19079 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 19079 (Sharon Hill, PA) rose +11.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 289.8 in 2023 to 323.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19079 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sharon Hill, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, home to 9,168 residents across 4.8 square miles, a density of 1,917 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19079 reports a modest median household income of $67,454 (13% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,965. Economic pressure is pronounced: 28.4% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 15.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $167,800 (26% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $1,408; owner occupancy is 60.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Delaware County, so 19079 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 19079
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sharon Hill, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19079.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
33 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
22 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 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 19079, Sharon Hill, 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
9,168
Population
4.8
Area (sq mi)
1,917
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19079?
33.9
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
14.1%
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?
$67,454
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$26,965
Per Capita Income
28.4%
Poverty Rate
15.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 19079 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Sharon Hill, 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)
$67,454 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,543housing units
3,543
Total Housing Units
3,115
Occupied Units
428
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$167,800
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$1,408
Median Rent
1956
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
+11.5%
YoY Change (2024)
323
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+223%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19079 have increased 11.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +223% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.4% | 178 |
| 2021 | +28.7% | 230 |
| 2022 | +14.5% | 263 |
| 2023 | +10.3% | 290 |
| 2024 | +11.5% | 323 |
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 196 business establishments in ZIP 19079, employing approximately 3,516 people with a combined annual payroll of $208,587,000.
196
Businesses
3,516
Employees
$208.6M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 33 | 16.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 33 | 16.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 29 | 14.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 11.2% |
| Construction | 14 | 7.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 7.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 4.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 2.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 2.5% |
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 19079 vs 19023 →
ZIP 19079 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19050
Lansdowne (19050)
28,073 residents
- 19023
Darby (19023)
22,164 residents
- 19036
Glenolden (19036)
12,942 residents
- 19153
Philadelphia (19153)
12,259 residents
- 19079 9,168
Sharon Hill (19079)
9,168 residents
- 19032 6,606
Folcroft (19032)
6,606 residents
- 19076 6,525
Prospect Park (19076)
6,525 residents
- 19074 5,890
Norwood (19074)
5,890 residents
- 19029 3,971
Essington (19029)
3,971 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19079 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19079 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19074
Norwood (19074)
$96,134 median income
- 19043
Holmes (19043)
$95,377 median income
- 19036
Glenolden (19036)
$79,144 median income
- 19079
Sharon Hill (19079)
$67,454 median income
- 19076
Prospect Park (19076)
$64,231 median income
- 19032
Folcroft (19032)
$61,306 median income
- 19050
Lansdowne (19050)
$60,859 median income
- 19153
Philadelphia (19153)
$55,213 median income
- 19029
Essington (19029)
$53,451 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19079 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19023 | Darby, PA | 22,164 | 1.3 mi |
| 19032 | Folcroft, PA | 6,606 | 0.9 mi |
| 19036 | Glenolden, PA | 12,942 | 1.5 mi |
| 19050 | Lansdowne, PA | 28,073 | 2.7 mi |
| 19074 | Norwood, PA | 5,890 | 1.8 mi |
| 19043 | Holmes, PA | 2,664 | 2.2 mi |
| 19153 | Philadelphia, PA | 12,259 | 2.1 mi |
| 19113 | Philadelphia, PA | 120 | 2.3 mi |
| 19029 | Essington, PA | 3,971 | 2.4 mi |
| 19076 | Prospect Park, PA | 6,525 | 2.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19079, 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 (9,168 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 19079 in?
ZIP code 19079 (Sharon Hill) 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 19079?
ZIP code 19079 in Sharon Hill, PA has a population of 9,168 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19079?
The median household income in ZIP 19079 is $67,454, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19079?
The median home value in ZIP 19079 is $167,800, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19079?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19079 is African American at 82.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19079?
ZIP code 19079 has 196 business establishments employing approximately 3,516 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19079?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19079 are: Retail trade (33), Transportation and warehousing (33), Health care and social assistance (29). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19079?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19079 increased by 11.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 223%. 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 19079?
In ZIP code 19079, 65.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19079?
In ZIP code 19079, approximately 60.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19079?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19079 is 28.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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