19081 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 19081, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

19081 is a zip code in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, which covers Ridley, Springfield, and Swarthmore, with a total population of 10,712 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 19081 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 19081.

The estimated population of people living in 19081 is 10,712, with a median age of 38.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 19081 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,712
+6.32%
+7.29%
2020
10,075
+1.53%
-
2019
9,923
 -1.84% -
2018
10,109
+1.25%
-
2017
9,984
 - -

Population of 19081 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 19081 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
83.4%
86.3%
 -3.36%
Black/African American
5.4%
5.2%
 +3.85%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.6%
2.1%
 +23.81%
Asian
5.2%
4.6%
 +13.04%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.2%
1.7%
 +88.24%
Other
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 19081 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 19081 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 19081 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 19081 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38 +2.15% 35.4 +0.57% 39.2 +0.26%
2020 37.2 0% 35.2 -0.85% 39.1 +0.51%
2019 37.2 +4.2% 35.5 +2.9% 38.9 +1.04%
2018 35.7 -4.03% 34.5 -2.82% 38.5 -1.03%
2017 37.2 - 35.5 - 38.9 -

The median age of the 19081 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 19081 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 9 579 -0.26% 384 +31.1% 559 506
10 to 19 1,125 +1.72% 884 +1.46% 1,137 893
20 to 29 594 -3.26% 797 +9.84% 573 870
30 to 39 492 -2.12% 435 +48.22% 473 671
40 to 49 698 +10.36% 744 1.3% 759 721
50 to 59 511 +9.04% 605 +6.69% 551 644
60 to 69 621 -35.85% 587 -14.58% 425 500
70+ 421 +37.26% 507 +53.46% 599 831

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 19081 zip code is $109,440.00.

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 19081.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $123,935.00
  • 45 to 64
    $126,650.00
  • 65 and over
    $60,547.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 19081 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 19081, 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 19081 is currently $143,741.00.

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.

22.99% of households in 19081 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 19081 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.36%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.92%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.87%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.91%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.33%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.62%
  • $200,000 or more
    22.99%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 19081 is $51,823.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 19081 by the total population of 19081.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 19081 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 19081 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
    26.06%
  • Bachelor's degree
    40.98%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.81%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    26.75%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.40%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 19081 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 19081 zip over the age of 16 is 8,603.

Of those people, a total of 64.00% 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 19081 is 60.00%.

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 19081 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 986 28.10% 15.50%
20 to 24 years 883 58.20% 13.60%
25 to 29 years 560 91.30% 5.70%
30 to 34 years 601 82.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,511 88.40% 9.70%
45 to 54 years 1,033 93.30% 4.30%
55 to 59 years 674 83.20% 5.50%
60 to 64 years 502 70.70% 0.30%
65 to 74 years 912 46.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 941 7.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 19081. 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 7,408 63.80% 6.10%
Black or African American 446 68.80% 16.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 16 68.80% 0.00%
Asian 503 76.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 68 2.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 162 47.50% 7.80%
Hispanic or Latino 247 49.40% 10.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,262 63.90% 5.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 19081 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 19081 is 5,164, with median earnings of $53,866.00.

Women in 19081 are earning approximately 68.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,164 $53,866.00
Male 2,327 $68,646.00
Female 2,837 $46,691.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 19081 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 487 $75,679.00
Business and Financial 497 $89,702.00
Computer and Mathematical 187 $117,917.00
Architecture and Engineering 212 $76,500.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 166 $12,083.00
Community and Social Service 24 $25,000.00
Legal 148 $250,001.00
Educational and Library 699 $47,891.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 111 $24,464.00
Healthcare Practitioners 337 $73,917.00
Healthcare Support 55 $27,171.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 69 $28,341.00
Law Enforcement 87 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 199 $9,145.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 145 $83,008.00
Personal Care and Service 115 $6,940.00
Sales 367 $27,482.00
Office and Administrative Support 713 $36,633.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 20 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 98 $71,094.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 122 $59,038.00
Production 191 $53,427.00
Transportation and Material Moving 68 $29,868.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 19081 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 19081.

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 263 $77,422.00 224 $68,750.00
Business and Financial 181 $68,984.00 316 $129,808.00
Computer and Mathematical 150 $106,607.00 37 $131,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 105 $123,661.00 107 $48,782.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 102 $6,875.00 64 $53,261.00
Community and Social Service 14 $0.00 10 $0.00
Legal 129 $250,001.00 19 $0.00
Educational and Library 185 $69,779.00 514 $41,923.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 55 $25,547.00 56 $16,607.00
Healthcare Practitioners 109 $108,250.00 228 $73,167.00
Healthcare Support 26 $0.00 29 $45,486.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 65 $0.00 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 87 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 88 $7,258.00 111 $10,820.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 122 $83,324.00 23 $5,288.00
Personal Care and Service 21 $4,688.00 94 $10,060.00
Sales 142 $20,167.00 225 $43,558.00
Office and Administrative Support 169 $52,656.00 544 $35,847.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 20 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 98 $71,094.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 122 $59,038.00 0 $0.00
Production 123 $75,533.00 68 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 37 $0.00 31 $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 3,767 households in 19081, with an average household size of 2.47 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 2,525 families living in the 19081 zip code with an average family size of 3.09 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 19081:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,039 100 386 1,242
Average Household Size 3.27 2.53 2.38 1.19
Total Families 2,039 100 386 0
Average Household Size 3.26 2.37 2.38 0

Poverty

Of the 2,525 families living in 19081, 2.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 19081:

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 3,927 housing units in 19081.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,767 95.93%
Vacant 160 4.07%

16.81% of the total 3,927 housing units in 19081 are rental units. This is approximately 660 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,077 are occupied by the owner - or 78.35% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 19081 is $1,187.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 19081 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
    30
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    262
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    266
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    77
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    26
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    29

Property Value

The median value of a property in 19081 is $294,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 19081 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    52
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    133
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    335
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    544
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    495
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    857
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    641
  • $1,000,000 or more
    20

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 19081. The chart below shows the number of properties in 19081 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,057
  • 1940 to 1949
    181
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,383
  • 1960 to 1969
    681
  • 1970 to 1979
    411
  • 1980 to 1989
    47
  • 1990 to 1999
    48
  • 2000 to 2009
    65
  • 2010 to 2013
    54
  • 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 19081 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    181
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,375
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,684
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    527

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 19081 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 19081 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 19081.

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
    332
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    430
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    520
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    377
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    492
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    278
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    607
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    244
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    245
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    536
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    228
  • 90 or more minutes
    87

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 19081 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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