ZIP Code 19085

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Villanova · Delaware County · Pennsylvania

Population
8,932

571/sq mi

Median income
$250,001

▲ 228% vs US

higher than 100% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$1,056,000

▲ 280% vs US

higher than 98% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
86.4%

Median age 20.7

Land area
15.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 19085 in Villanova, Pennsylvania has a population of 8,932. The median household income is $250,001, which is 228% above the national average. Median home value is $1,056,000, 280% above the US average. 86.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 19085 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 15.7 square miles in Villanova, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 8,932 residents, producing a population density of 571 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 19085 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19085 sits at $250,001 (221% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $76,873. The poverty rate stands at 5.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $1,056,000 (365% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 99.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19085 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 86.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 20.7, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Delaware County, so you can benchmark 19085 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 19085

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19085.

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 19085, Villanova, 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

8,932

Population

15.7

Area (sq mi)

571

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19085?

20.7

Median Age

45.1%

Male

54.9%

Female

9.3%

Foreign-Born

White 76.2%
African American 6.6%
Asian 7.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

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?

$250,001

Median Household Income

+221% vs state

$76,873

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

19.4 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 89.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 86.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,806

Total Housing Units

1,723

Occupied Units

83

Vacant Units

2.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 99.4%
Renter 0.6%

$1,056,000

Median Home Value

+365% vs state

1963

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

+1.7%

YoY Change (2024)

224

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+124%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19085 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 165
2021 +10.8% 182
2022 +6.6% 194
2023 +13.2% 220
2024 +1.7% 224

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 167 business establishments in ZIP 19085, employing approximately 6,646 people with a combined annual payroll of $367,003,000.

167

Businesses

6,646

Employees

$367.0M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 32 19.2%
Health care and social assistance 28 16.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 12.0%
Finance and insurance 16 9.6%
Accommodation and food services 12 7.2%
Retail trade 11 6.6%
Other services (except public administration) 11 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 4.8%
Construction 5 3.0%
Information 4 2.4%
Educational services 4 2.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 1.8%

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
19010 Bryn Mawr, PA 21,103 1.4 mi
19041 Haverford, PA 6,248 2.7 mi
19087 Wayne, PA 32,225 3.1 mi
19008 Broomall, PA 20,535 4.4 mi
19405 Bridgeport, PA 5,127 4.6 mi
19333 Devon, PA 6,895 3.9 mi
19035 Gladwyne, PA 3,780 3.7 mi
19003 Ardmore, PA 12,519 3.6 mi
19406 King Of Prussia, PA 23,441 4.3 mi
19428 Conshohocken, PA 16,580 3.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19085 in?
ZIP code 19085 (Villanova) 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 19085?
ZIP code 19085 in Villanova, PA has a population of 8,932 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19085?
The median household income in ZIP 19085 is $250,001, which is 228% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19085?
The median home value in ZIP 19085 is $1,056,000, which is 280% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19085?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19085 is White at 76.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19085?
ZIP code 19085 has 167 business establishments employing approximately 6,646 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19085?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19085 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (32), Health care and social assistance (28), Real estate and rental and leasing (20). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19085?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19085 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 19085?
In ZIP code 19085, 89.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 86.4% 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 19085?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19085 is 19.4 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 19085?
In ZIP code 19085, approximately 99.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 0.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19085?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19085 is 5.1% 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 Villanova, 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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