Wallingford, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19086
Delaware County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,420
- 1,144/sq mi High-density area
- $148,920
- Median income Above-median income area
- $446,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 66.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wallingford pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 4%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,144
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19086 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 19086 (Wallingford, PA) rose +9.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 254.6 in 2023 to 278.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19086 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wallingford, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, home to 11,420 residents across 10.0 square miles, a density of 1,144 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19086 skews affluent, with a median household income of $148,920 (91% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $66,227. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.1% and unemployment is 3.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $446,400 (96% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 88.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,059.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 66.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Delaware County, so 19086 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 19086
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wallingford, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19086.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
39 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
35 establishments
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 14
Real estate and rental and leasing
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 12
Other services (except public administration)
12 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 19086, Wallingford, 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
11,420
Population
10.0
Area (sq mi)
1,144
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19086?
41.6
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
10.1%
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?
$148,920
Median Household Income
+91% vs state ZIP avg
$66,227
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
31.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19086 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Wallingford, 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)
$148,920 Top 3% higher than 97% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,572housing units
4,572
Total Housing Units
4,474
Occupied Units
98
Vacant Units
2.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$446,400
Median Home Value
+96% vs state ZIP avg
$2,059
Median Rent
1961
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
+9.4%
YoY Change (2024)
279
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+179%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19086 have increased 9.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +179% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.3% | 190 |
| 2021 | +11.1% | 211 |
| 2022 | +12.2% | 237 |
| 2023 | +7.6% | 255 |
| 2024 | +9.4% | 279 |
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 165 business establishments in ZIP 19086, employing approximately 1,519 people with a combined annual payroll of $57,078,000.
165
Businesses
1,519
Employees
$57.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 39 | 23.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 35 | 21.2% |
| Construction | 21 | 12.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 8.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 3.6% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 2.4% |
| Information | 4 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 4 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 2.4% |
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 19086 vs 19081 →
ZIP 19086 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19013
Chester (19013)
35,130 residents
- 19015
Brookhaven (19015)
16,632 residents
- 19086 11,420
Wallingford (19086)
11,420 residents
- 19078 11,067
Ridley Park (19078)
11,067 residents
- 19081 10,337
Swarthmore (19081)
10,337 residents
- 19033 7,777
Folsom (19033)
7,777 residents
- 19070 7,277
Morton (19070)
7,277 residents
- 19076 6,525
Prospect Park (19076)
6,525 residents
- 19094 4,406
Woodlyn (19094)
4,406 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19086 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19086 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19086
Wallingford (19086)
$148,920 median income
- 19081
Swarthmore (19081)
$134,135 median income
- 19033
Folsom (19033)
$114,400 median income
- 19070
Morton (19070)
$95,795 median income
- 19043
Holmes (19043)
$95,377 median income
- 19078
Ridley Park (19078)
$94,681 median income
- 19015
Brookhaven (19015)
$82,450 median income
- 19076
Prospect Park (19076)
$64,231 median income
- 19094
Woodlyn (19094)
$64,150 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19086 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19081 | Swarthmore, PA | 10,337 | 1.3 mi |
| 19094 | Woodlyn, PA | 4,406 | 1.7 mi |
| 19033 | Folsom, PA | 7,777 | 2.2 mi |
| 19015 | Brookhaven, PA | 16,632 | 1.9 mi |
| 19013 | Chester, PA | 35,130 | 3.0 mi |
| 19070 | Morton, PA | 7,277 | 2.6 mi |
| 19022 | Crum Lynne, PA | 3,669 | 2.7 mi |
| 19078 | Ridley Park, PA | 11,067 | 2.8 mi |
| 19076 | Prospect Park, PA | 6,525 | 3.3 mi |
| 19043 | Holmes, PA | 2,664 | 3.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19086, 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 (11,420 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 19086 in?
ZIP code 19086 (Wallingford) 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 19086?
ZIP code 19086 in Wallingford, PA has a population of 11,420 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19086?
The median household income in ZIP 19086 is $148,920, which is 95% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19086?
The median home value in ZIP 19086 is $446,400, which is 60% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19086?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19086 is White at 76.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19086?
ZIP code 19086 has 165 business establishments employing approximately 1,519 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19086?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19086 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (39), Health care and social assistance (35), Construction (21). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19086?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19086 increased by 9.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 179%. 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 19086?
In ZIP code 19086, 80.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.7% 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 19086?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19086 is 31.0 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 19086?
In ZIP code 19086, approximately 88.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19086?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19086 is 6.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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