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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
$148,920
Median income
$446,400
Median home value
66.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $66,227. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $446,400 (96% above the state average) with median rent at $2,059 per month, and 88.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 19086 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 19086

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wallingford, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19086.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 19086?

41.6

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

10.1%

Foreign-Born

White 76.0%
African American 3.4%
Asian 11.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$148,920

Median Household Income

+91% vs state

$66,227

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

31.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19086 ranks nationally

Wallingford, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$148,920 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 80.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 66.7%

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

What does housing look like?

4,572

Total Housing Units

4,474

Occupied Units

98

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.7%
Renter 11.3%

$446,400

Median Home Value

+96% vs state

$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.

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ZIP 19086 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 19086 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 19086 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 19086 ranks the highest 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
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

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Related Areas

Delaware County Wallingford, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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