19020 ZIP Code — Bensalem, PA
Bucks County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 19020 is located in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, within Bucks County. It covers approximately 17.27 square miles and serves a population of 56,746 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 215/267/445.
About ZIP code 19020
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $328,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
The gap between median ($78,512) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
56,746
population
17.27
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
19020 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 19020
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19020. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Bensalem | Acceptable |
| Bensalem | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
19154 Philadelphia (2.4 mi)
19021 Croydon (2.8 mi)
08010 Beverly (3.9 mi)
19116 Philadelphia (4 mi)
19114 Philadelphia (4.1 mi)
19053 Feasterville Trevose (4.3 mi)
19056 Levittown (4.5 mi)
08075 Riverside (4.9 mi)
19048 Fort Washington (5.2 mi)
19049 Fort Washington (5.2 mi)
19007 Bristol (5.3 mi)
19115 Philadelphia (5.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 56,746 |
| Population density | 3,286 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 017 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 17.27 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.1012 |
| Longitude | -74.9417 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 215/267/445 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.5% | 25.3% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.2% | 28.0% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.3% | 31.3% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 9.0% | 15.4% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
56,746
Population
3,286
People per sq mi
40.7
Median age
$78,512
Median household income
$42,556
Per capita income
$328,600
Median home value
$1,442
Median monthly rent
57.1%
Home ownership
10.7%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
13,451
Housing units
30.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,331
Under 5
1,302
1,297
5–9
1,268
1,804
10–14
1,763
1,663
15–19
1,626
2,158
20–24
2,109
3,924
25–34
3,835
4,057
35–44
3,966
3,155
45–54
3,084
2,239
55–59
2,189
2,138
60–64
2,089
3,072
65–74
3,002
1,438
75–84
1,406
420
85+
411
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,665 | 18.8% |
| 18 and over | 46,081 | 81.2% |
| 65 and over | 9,749 | 17.2% |
| Median age | 40.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
58.8%
Asian
13.4%
Hispanic or Latino
8.6%
Black or African American
7.5%
Two or more races
6.4%
Other race
4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,491 | 58.8% |
| Asian | 8,340 | 13.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,350 | 8.6% |
| Black or African American | 4,657 | 7.5% |
| Two or more races | 3,997 | 6.4% |
| Other race | 2,927 | 4.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 334 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.5% | 25.3% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.2% | 28.0% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.3% | 31.3% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 9.0% | 15.4% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
5.5%
$10k–$15k
3.1%
$15k–$25k
4.4%
$25k–$35k
6.8%
$35k–$50k
10.6%
$50k–$75k
17.0%
$75k–$100k
12.1%
$100k–$150k
19.5%
$150k–$200k
10.0%
$200k+
11.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.0% |
| $200k+ | 11.1% |
| Median income | $78,512 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.1%
$50k–$100k
1.3%
$100k–$150k
1.9%
$150k–$200k
1.5%
$200k–$300k
29.4%
$300k–$500k
49.9%
$500k–$1M
9.5%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $328,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,442 |
| Owner occupied | 57.1% |
| Renter occupied | 42.9% |
| Vacant | 3.1% |
| Single-family detached | 38.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 15.6% |
| Mobile homes | 2.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.81 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 32.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 18.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.1% |
| 3 or more | 18.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 39.9% |
| Electricity | 44.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.3% |
| Fuel oil | 11.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10,685 | 47.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,645 | 7.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,099 | 18.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,871 | 26.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,422 | 28.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,060 | 31.7% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.0% | 32.2% |
| Married | 51.7% | 47.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 7.8% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 11.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.2%
Some HS, no diploma
7.6%
HS graduate
32.2%
Some college, no degree
16.7%
Associate's degree
8.8%
Bachelor's degree
20.0%
Graduate / professional
10.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 519 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 249 | 2.2% |
| Elementary school | 4,795 | 42.5% |
| High school | 2,782 | 24.6% |
| College / grad school | 2,943 | 26.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.7%
Professional & management
13.5%
Retail trade
12.5%
Manufacturing
12.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.1%
Construction
8.0%
Finance & real estate
7.0%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Other services
3.5%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Public administration
3.4%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.1% |
| Service | 16.1% |
| Sales & office | 21.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.3% |
| Production & transportation | 15.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.0% |
| Government | 8.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.7% |
| Carpool | 9.3% |
| Public transit | 4.0% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 10.5% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.4 |
Poverty
All people
10.7%
Under 18 years
16.7%
18 and over
9.3%
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
23.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.5% |
| Retirement income | 24.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.0% |
| High blood pressure | 31.6% |
| High cholesterol | 32.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 26.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.5% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.0% |
| Binge drinking | 17.8% |
| No physical activity | 23.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.7% |
| Depression | 20.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 11.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.6% |
| Visited dentist | 66.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 13.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,143 | 4.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.4% |
| Under 18 | 8.7% |
| 18–64 years | 10.6% |
| 65 and over | 35.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.4% |
| Public insurance | 34.9% |
| No insurance | 8.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 54,113 | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 7,203 | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,748 | 5.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 3,306 | 6.1% |
| Other languages | 1,066 | 2.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 45,028 | 79.4% |
| Born in same state | 44,077 | 77.7% |
| Born in different state | 34,955 | 61.6% |
| Foreign born | 951 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 11,718 | 20.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 7,174 | 61.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 12,947 | 22.8% |
| French | 3,450 | 6.1% |
| Arab | 1,248 | 2.2% |
| Irish | 402 | 0.7% |
| Norwegian | 345 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 293 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 231 | 0.4% |
| German | 63 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 49 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.3% |
| Internet access | 95.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19020
What part of Bensalem is ZIP code 19020?
ZIP code 19020 covers a portion of Bensalem, Pennsylvania, within Bucks County.
What county is ZIP code 19020 in?
ZIP code 19020 falls within Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19020?
The median home value in ZIP code 19020 is $328,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 19020?
ZIP code 19020 has an estimated population of 56,746 residents, with a density of 3,286 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 19020?
The median household income in ZIP code 19020 is $78,512, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 19020 in?
ZIP code 19020 observes the EST timezone.