19079 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 19079, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

19079 is a zip code in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, which covers Darby, Folcroft, and Sharon Hill, with a total population of 9,292 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 19079 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 19079.

The estimated population of people living in 19079 is 9,292, with a median age of 33.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 19079 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,292
+2.47%
+1.40%
2020
9,068
 -1.68% -
2019
9,223
 -0.68% -
2018
9,286
+1.33%
-
2017
9,164
 - -

Population of 19079 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 19079 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
17%
14.9%
 +14.09%
Black/African American
75.6%
76.3%
 -0.92%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.7%
5%
 -26.00%
Asian
0.9%
2%
 -55.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
1.6%
 +62.50%
Other
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 19079 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 19079 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 19079 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 19079 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 33.6 -0.59% 27.8 0% 38.5 0%
2020 33.8 -3.43% 27.8 -15.76% 38.5 +7.54%
2019 35 -1.41% 33 -6.25% 35.8 +0.56%
2018 35.5 -1.93% 35.2 -3.83% 35.6 -0.28%
2017 36.2 - 36.6 - 35.7 -

The median age of the 19079 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 19079 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 9 588 -16.34% 613 -10.23% 490 545
10 to 19 645 +70.83% 615 -25.09% 1,192 465
20 to 29 403 +53.23% 853 -23.03% 654 626
30 to 39 671 +1.99% 660 +27.17% 679 825
40 to 49 391 -38.38% 532 -15.86% 241 443
50 to 59 458 +31.97% 794 +7.34% 601 808
60 to 69 569 -2.33% 633 -30.08% 535 457
70+ 349 -67.22% 390 +40.01% 163 568

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 19079 zip code is $60,940.00.

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 19079.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $41,364.00
  • 45 to 64
    $71,703.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,313.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 19079 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 19079, 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 19079 is currently $67,184.00.

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.

3.83% of households in 19079 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 19079 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.32%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.12%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.56%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.52%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.67%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.98%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.83%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 19079 is $25,817.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 19079 by the total population of 19079.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 19079 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 19079 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
    9.30%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.72%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.49%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    58.88%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.60%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 19079 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 19079 zip over the age of 16 is 7,123.

Of those people, a total of 67.70% 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 19079 is 53.90%.

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 19079 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 523 39.80% 60.10%
20 to 24 years 693 85.40% 51.40%
25 to 29 years 587 99.70% 27.70%
30 to 34 years 845 79.20% 13.80%
35 to 44 years 1,044 89.00% 12.10%
45 to 54 years 806 88.10% 6.60%
55 to 59 years 902 63.60% 11.00%
60 to 64 years 560 49.30% 8.00%
65 to 74 years 696 31.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 467 12.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 19079. 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 1,605 59.90% 8.40%
Black or African American 5,227 69.20% 21.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 9 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 40 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 159 76.70% 10.70%
Two or more races 83 88.00% 35.60%
Hispanic or Latino 245 84.90% 15.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,563 58.80% 8.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 19079 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 19079 is 3,837, with median earnings of $41,643.00.

Women in 19079 are earning approximately 91.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,837 $41,643.00
Male 1,524 $44,423.00
Female 2,313 $40,458.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 19079 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 468 $45,682.00
Business and Financial 223 $76,568.00
Computer and Mathematical 28 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 57 $143,403.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 318 $49,095.00
Legal 55 $0.00
Educational and Library 133 $24,547.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 50 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 115 $60,564.00
Healthcare Support 248 $28,468.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 46 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 255 $15,172.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 54 $52,672.00
Personal Care and Service 44 $0.00
Sales 284 $21,628.00
Office and Administrative Support 679 $44,337.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 29 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 128 $28,908.00
Production 33 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 235 $58,262.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 19079 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 19079.

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 270 $44,388.00 198 $50,912.00
Business and Financial 99 $75,432.00 124 $97,917.00
Computer and Mathematical 28 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 57 $143,403.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 106 $51,607.00 212 $42,172.00
Legal 31 $0.00 24 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 133 $24,547.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 13 $0.00 37 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 51 $0.00 64 $14,239.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 248 $28,468.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 21 $0.00 25 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 17 $0.00 238 $9,569.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 9 $0.00 45 $53,060.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 44 $0.00
Sales 47 $0.00 237 $20,262.00
Office and Administrative Support 137 $31,495.00 542 $49,125.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 29 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 128 $28,908.00 0 $0.00
Production 33 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 186 $59,219.00 49 $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 3,477 households in 19079, with an average household size of 2.67 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 2,369 families living in the 19079 zip code with an average family size of 3.22 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 19079:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 870 412 1,087 1,108
Average Household Size 3.43 3.75 3.21 1.14
Total Families 870 412 1,087 0
Average Household Size 3.38 3.41 3.01 0

Poverty

Of the 2,369 families living in 19079, 20.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 19079:

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 3,740 housing units in 19079.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,477 92.97%
Vacant 263 7.03%

35.08% of the total 3,740 housing units in 19079 are rental units. This is approximately 1,312 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,165 are occupied by the owner - or 57.89% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 19079 is $1,181.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 19079 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
    0
  • Less than $500
    129
  • $500 to $999
    225
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    707
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    251
  • $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 19079 is $121,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 19079 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    63
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    604
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    844
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    370
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    165
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    105
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    14
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 19079. The chart below shows the number of properties in 19079 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    816
  • 1940 to 1949
    183
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,303
  • 1960 to 1969
    681
  • 1970 to 1979
    381
  • 1980 to 1989
    209
  • 1990 to 1999
    70
  • 2000 to 2009
    97
  • 2010 to 2013
    0
  • 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 19079 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    648
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,349
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,162
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    318

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 19079 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 19079 that commute to work in a particular way.

39.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 19079.

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
    19
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    245
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    165
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    218
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    574
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    142
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    619
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    105
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    396
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    584
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    301
  • 90 or more minutes
    352

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 19079 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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