PlainZIP

Upper Darby, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19082

Delaware County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

40,997
6,111/sq mi
$57,108
Median income
$169,900
Median home value
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Upper Darby pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6,111
people per sq mi
49%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19082 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19082 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Upper Darby, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, with 40,997 residents across 6.7 square miles, a density of 6,111 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19082 reports a modest median household income of $57,108 (27% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $29,466. Poverty here runs at 20.1%, with unemployment measured at 9.2%. The typical home here is valued at $169,900 (25% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,248 monthly, and 49.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Delaware County, so you can benchmark 19082 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 19082

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Upper Darby, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19082.

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 19082, Upper Darby, 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

40,997

Population

6.7

Area (sq mi)

6,111

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19082?

33.9

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

33.9%

Foreign-Born

White 19.9%
African American 45.3%
Asian 19.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%

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?

$57,108

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$29,466

Per Capita Income

20.1%

Poverty Rate

9.2%

Unemployment Rate

32.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19082 ranks nationally

Upper Darby, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,108 24th percentile higher than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

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

What does housing look like?

16,692

Total Housing Units

15,393

Occupied Units

1,299

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.3%
Renter 50.7%

$169,900

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$1,248

Median Rent

1944

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

+10.5%

YoY Change (2024)

322

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+222%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19082 have increased 10.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +222% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +11.7% 185
2021 +15.6% 214
2022 +19.6% 255
2023 +14.0% 291
2024 +10.5% 322

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 703 business establishments in ZIP 19082, employing approximately 9,253 people with a combined annual payroll of $348,099,000.

703

Businesses

9,253

Employees

$348.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 157 22.3%
Health care and social assistance 131 18.6%
Accommodation and food services 96 13.7%
Other services (except public administration) 83 11.8%
Construction 54 7.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 46 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 4.4%
Finance and insurance 29 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 3.4%
Wholesale trade 16 2.3%
Information 12 1.7%
Manufacturing 8 1.1%
Transportation and warehousing 8 1.1%
Educational services 4 0.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.4%

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 19082 vs 19151 →

ZIP 19082 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 19082 ranks #3 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 19082 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 19082 ranks #7 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
19151 Philadelphia, PA 29,883 1.3 mi
19050 Lansdowne, PA 28,073 1.6 mi
19096 Wynnewood, PA 13,572 2.6 mi
19139 Philadelphia, PA 41,271 2.2 mi
19026 Drexel Hill, PA 30,738 1.9 mi
19023 Darby, PA 22,164 3.0 mi
19083 Havertown, PA 35,878 2.5 mi
19143 Philadelphia, PA 64,849 2.6 mi
19066 Merion Station, PA 5,864 3.1 mi
19079 Sharon Hill, PA 9,168 4.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Delaware County

19083 standard
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Pop: 35,878
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Media, PA
Pop: 35,704
19013 standard
Chester, PA
Pop: 35,130
19026 standard
Drexel Hill, PA
Pop: 30,738
19050 standard
Lansdowne, PA
Pop: 28,073
19064 standard
Springfield, PA
Pop: 24,459

Related Areas

Delaware County Upper Darby, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19082 in? ▼
ZIP code 19082 (Upper Darby) 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 19082? ▼
ZIP code 19082 in Upper Darby, PA has a population of 40,997 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19082? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19082 is $57,108, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19082? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19082 is $169,900, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19082? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19082 is African American at 45.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19082? ▼
ZIP code 19082 has 703 business establishments employing approximately 9,253 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19082? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19082 are: Retail trade (157), Health care and social assistance (131), Accommodation and food services (96). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19082? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19082 increased by 10.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 222%. 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 19082? ▼
In ZIP code 19082, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% 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 19082? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19082 is 32.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19082? ▼
In ZIP code 19082, approximately 49.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19082? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19082 is 20.1% 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.