ZIP Code 19086
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Wallingford · Delaware County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 11,420
- Median income
- $148,920
- Median home value
- $446,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 66.7%
- Land area
- 10.0 sq mi
1,144/sq mi
▲ 95% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
▲ 60% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.6
New York
ZIP code 19086 in Wallingford, Pennsylvania has a population of 11,420. The median household income is $148,920, which is 95% above the national average. Median home value is $446,400, 60% above the US average. 66.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 19086 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.0 square miles in Wallingford, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 11,420 residents, producing a population density of 1,144 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 19086 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19086 sits at $148,920 (91% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $66,227. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 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, a direct signal of whether 19086 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 66.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Delaware County, so you can benchmark 19086 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 19086
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$66,227
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
31.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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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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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