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Glen Mills, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19342

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

18,099
358/sq mi
$132,688
Median income
$594,000
Median home value
56.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Glen Mills pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
358
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19342 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19342 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Glen Mills, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, home to 18,099 residents across 50.5 square miles, a density of 358 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19342 skews affluent, with a median household income of $132,688 (70% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $65,494. The poverty rate stands at 3.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. Housing costs here run $594,000 for a typical home value (161% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,380 a month; 70.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Delaware County, letting you compare 19342 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 19342

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glen Mills, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19342.

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 19342, Glen Mills, 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

18,099

Population

50.5

Area (sq mi)

358

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19342?

45.8

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

9.7%

Foreign-Born

White 76.9%
African American 5.7%
Asian 9.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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?

$132,688

Median Household Income

+70% vs state

$65,494

Per Capita Income

3.9%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19342 ranks nationally

Glen Mills, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$132,688 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 75.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.5%

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

What does housing look like?

8,286

Total Housing Units

7,772

Occupied Units

514

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.9%
Renter 29.1%

$594,000

Median Home Value

+161% vs state

$2,380

Median Rent

1995

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

+1.4%

YoY Change (2024)

246

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+146%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19342 have increased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.6% 182
2021 +7.4% 196
2022 +12.1% 219
2023 +10.6% 243
2024 +1.4% 246

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 594 business establishments in ZIP 19342, employing approximately 11,724 people with a combined annual payroll of $630,914,000.

594

Businesses

11,724

Employees

$630.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 86 14.5%
Retail trade 84 14.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 83 14.0%
Construction 65 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 54 9.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 48 8.1%
Other services (except public administration) 48 8.1%
Finance and insurance 34 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 4.4%
Wholesale trade 15 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 11 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.7%
Information 8 1.4%
Manufacturing 7 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 1.2%
Educational services 7 1.2%

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 19342 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 19342 ranks #7 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 19342 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 19342 ranks #5 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
19373 Thornton, PA 4,273 2.0 mi
19319 Cheyney, PA 1,130 2.0 mi
19017 Chester Heights, PA 348 2.0 mi
19060 Garnet Valley, PA 11,368 3.9 mi
19810 Wilmington, DE 25,011 6.0 mi
19063 Media, PA 35,704 4.5 mi
19014 Aston, PA 21,206 4.4 mi
19073 Newtown Square, PA 18,332 6.1 mi
19061 Marcus Hook, PA 19,997 6.2 mi
19382 West Chester, PA 52,388 6.3 mi

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Related Areas

Delaware County Glen Mills, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19342 in? ▼
ZIP code 19342 (Glen Mills) 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 19342? ▼
ZIP code 19342 in Glen Mills, PA has a population of 18,099 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19342? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19342 is $132,688, which is 74% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19342? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19342 is $594,000, which is 114% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19342? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19342 is White at 76.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19342? ▼
ZIP code 19342 has 594 business establishments employing approximately 11,724 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19342? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19342 are: Health care and social assistance (86), Retail trade (84), Professional, scientific, and technical services (83). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19342? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19342 increased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 146%. 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 19342? ▼
In ZIP code 19342, 75.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.5% 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 19342? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19342 is 26.7 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 19342? ▼
In ZIP code 19342, approximately 70.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19342? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19342 is 3.9% 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.