19076 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 19076, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

19076 is a zip code in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, which covers Prospect Park and Ridley Park, with a total population of 6,474 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 19076 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 19076.

The estimated population of people living in 19076 is 6,474, with a median age of 37.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 19076 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,474
 -1.3% -1.08%
2020
6,559
+0.06%
-
2019
6,555
+0.32%
-
2018
6,534
 -0.17% -
2017
6,545
 - -

Population of 19076 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 19076 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
78.2%
89.9%
 -13.01%
Black/African American
8.9%
6.6%
 +34.85%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.4%
0.4%
 0.00%
Asian
3.6%
0.5%
 +620.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
8.8%
2.5%
 +252.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 19076 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 19076 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 19076 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 19076 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.6 -1.57% 33.4 +1.52% 39.4 -11.06%
2020 38.2 +6.11% 32.9 -11.08% 44.3 +24.79%
2019 36 -0.83% 37 +0.82% 35.5 +1.72%
2018 36.3 -0.82% 36.7 -0.27% 34.9 -3.86%
2017 36.6 - 36.8 - 36.3 -

The median age of the 19076 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 19076 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 373 0.94% 415 +51.5% 347 613
10 to 19 319 -40.24% 614 -60.87% 170 301
20 to 29 446 +91.19% 366 -5.55% 883 316
30 to 39 596 -17.22% 531 -11.01% 484 448
40 to 49 430 -76.58% 540 -53% 173 284
50 to 59 529 +29.52% 331 +72.93% 669 603
60 to 69 216 +48.09% 200 +94.7% 313 409
70+ 214 -28.73% 425 -21.99% 146 315

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 19076 zip code is $63,579.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 19076.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $59,590.00
  • 45 to 64
    $89,949.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,250.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 19076 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 19076, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 19076 is currently $94,089.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

9.07% of households in 19076 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 19076 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.54%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.88%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.85%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.60%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.54%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.52%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.07%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 19076 is $38,185.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 19076 by the total population of 19076.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 19076 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 19076 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.06%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.84%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.92%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    45.82%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8.36%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 19076 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 19076 zip over the age of 16 is 5,247.

Of those people, a total of 78.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 19076 is 73.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 19076 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 204 49.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 506 84.40% 5.90%
25 to 29 years 693 100.00% 5.50%
30 to 34 years 434 100.00% 2.30%
35 to 44 years 723 95.90% 11.80%
45 to 54 years 807 88.60% 3.40%
55 to 59 years 697 90.00% 7.50%
60 to 64 years 358 64.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 523 22.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 302 17.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 19076. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 4,278 79.40% 5.90%
Black or African American 483 67.30% 0.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 233 67.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 7 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 246 86.60% 11.70%
Hispanic or Latino 28 75.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,257 79.30% 5.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 19076 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 19076 is 3,866, with median earnings of $41,888.00.

Women in 19076 are earning approximately 57.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,866 $41,888.00
Male 2,217 $51,712.00
Female 1,649 $29,515.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 19076 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 390 $137,969.00
Business and Financial 88 $105,109.00
Computer and Mathematical 277 $100,550.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 72 $13,929.00
Community and Social Service 46 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 265 $47,287.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 183 $6,495.00
Healthcare Practitioners 186 $90,096.00
Healthcare Support 115 $26,607.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 259 $31,241.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 153 $6,875.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 18 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 169 $14,963.00
Sales 322 $17,438.00
Office and Administrative Support 390 $36,410.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 297 $54,140.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 78 $62,794.00
Production 344 $48,234.00
Transportation and Material Moving 159 $40,784.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 19076 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 19076.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 269 $240,437.00 121 $64,250.00
Business and Financial 42 $0.00 46 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 78 $71,071.00 199 $101,002.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 24 $0.00 48 $0.00
Community and Social Service 38 $0.00 8 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 74 $0.00 191 $45,030.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 161 $0.00 22 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 104 $90,192.00 82 $52,396.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 115 $26,607.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 243 $31,102.00 16 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 46 $0.00 107 $8,201.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 169 $14,963.00
Sales 159 $58,385.00 163 $12,390.00
Office and Administrative Support 83 $66,063.00 307 $35,098.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 289 $54,269.00 8 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 78 $62,794.00 0 $0.00
Production 344 $48,234.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 112 $41,780.00 47 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,581 households in 19076, with an average household size of 2.45 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,595 families living in the 19076 zip code with an average family size of 3.18 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 19076:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 916 225 454 986
Average Household Size 3.33 2.82 3.3 1.14
Total Families 916 225 454 0
Average Household Size 3.33 2.54 3.19 0

Poverty

Of the 1,595 families living in 19076, 13.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 19076:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,800 housing units in 19076.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,581 92.18%
Vacant 219 7.82%

35.82% of the total 2,800 housing units in 19076 are rental units. This is approximately 1,003 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,564 are occupied by the owner - or 55.86% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 19076 is $1,076.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 19076 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    14
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    413
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    481
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    109
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 19076 is $195,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 19076 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    75
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    66
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    188
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    505
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    505
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    203
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    22
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 19076. The chart below shows the number of properties in 19076 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,015
  • 1940 to 1949
    306
  • 1950 to 1959
    643
  • 1960 to 1969
    368
  • 1970 to 1979
    118
  • 1980 to 1989
    146
  • 1990 to 1999
    125
  • 2000 to 2009
    20
  • 2010 to 2013
    59
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 19076 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    204
  • 1 vehicle available
    976
  • 2 vehicles available
    804
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    597

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 19076 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 19076 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 19076.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    207
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    786
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    551
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    227
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    431
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    164
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    491
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    150
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    16
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    304
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    156
  • 90 or more minutes
    77

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 19076 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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