ZIP Code 19079

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Sharon Hill · Delaware County · Pennsylvania

Population
9,168

1,917/sq mi

Median income
$67,454

▼ 12% vs US

higher than 43% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$167,800

▼ 40% vs US

higher than 33% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.9%

Median age 33.9

Land area
4.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 19079 in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania has a population of 9,168. The median household income is $67,454, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $167,800, 40% below the US average. 19.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 19079 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.8 square miles in Sharon Hill, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 9,168 residents, producing a population density of 1,917 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 19079 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19079 sits at $67,454 (13% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $26,965. The poverty rate stands at 28.4% and the unemployment rate at 15.9%. On housing, the median home value is $167,800 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $1,408 per month, and 60.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19079 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Delaware County, so you can benchmark 19079 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 19079

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19079.

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 19079, Sharon Hill, 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

9,168

Population

4.8

Area (sq mi)

1,917

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19079?

33.9

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

14.1%

Foreign-Born

White 12.4%
African American 82.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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

$26,965

Per Capita Income

28.4%

Poverty Rate

15.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.9%

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

What does housing look like?

3,543

Total Housing Units

3,115

Occupied Units

428

Vacant Units

2.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.0%
Renter 40.0%

$167,800

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$1,408

Median Rent

1956

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

+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

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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

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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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Official Data Resources for Sharon Hill, 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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