PlainZIP

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
$67,454
Median income
$167,800
Median home value
19.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sharon Hill pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th 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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $26,965. The poverty rate stands at 28.4% and the unemployment rate at 15.9%. The typical home here is valued at $167,800 (26% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,408 monthly, and 60.0% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. To put 19079 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Delaware County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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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

How ZIP 19079 ranks nationally

Sharon Hill, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,454 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 65.3%
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)

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

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ZIP 19079 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 19079 ranks #5 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 19079 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 19079 ranks #4 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
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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Related Areas

Delaware County Sharon Hill, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.