19029 ZIP Code — Essington, PA

Delaware County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 19029 is located in Essington, Pennsylvania, within Delaware County. It covers approximately 2.17 square miles and serves a population of 3,988 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 215/445.

About ZIP code 19029

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $171,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $51,611. 39% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 19029 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,988

population

2.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19029 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19029

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19029. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Essington	Acceptable
Essington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

19113 Philadelphia (0.4 mi) 19074 Norwood (1.6 mi) 19032 Folcroft (1.7 mi) 19076 Prospect Park (1.9 mi) 19153 Philadelphia (2 mi) 19078 Ridley Park (2.2 mi) 19079 Sharon Hill (2.4 mi) 19036 Glenolden (2.5 mi) 19043 Holmes (2.6 mi) 19022 Crum Lynne (2.8 mi) 19033 Folsom (2.9 mi) 19098 Holmes (2.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,988
Population density	1,838 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	2.17 sq mi
Water area	1.75 sq mi
Latitude	39.8672
Longitude	-75.2824
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	215/445

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.1%	33.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	26.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	26.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	13.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,988

Population

1,838

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

$51,611

Median household income

$32,066

Per capita income

$171,700

Median home value

$1,231

Median monthly rent

64.8%

Home ownership

15.9%

Poverty rate

10.6%

Unemployment

1,308

Housing units

17.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

106

5–9

106

10–14

106

15–19

143

20–24

144

294

25–34

296

238

35–44

239

244

45–54

246

138

55–59

138

185

60–64

186

187

65–74

187

110

75–84

110

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	726	18.2%
18 and over	3,262	81.8%
65 and over	726	18.2%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

Other race 2.9%

Two or more races 2.8%

Asian 2.2%

Black or African American 2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,576	85.9%
Hispanic or Latino	176	4.2%
Other race	121	2.9%
Two or more races	115	2.8%
Asian	93	2.2%
Black or African American	83	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.1%	33.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	26.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	26.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	13.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 8.1%

$15k–$25k 3.8%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 25.1%

$50k–$75k 14.9%

$75k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	8.1%
$15k–$25k	3.8%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	25.1%
$50k–$75k	14.9%
$75k–$100k	9.3%
$100k–$150k	16.9%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$51,611

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.2%

$50k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 32.6%

$200k–$300k 30.1%

$300k–$500k 6.7%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$171,700
Median rent / month	$1,231
Owner occupied	64.8%
Renter occupied	35.2%
Vacant	8.7%
Single-family detached	39.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	2.7%
1990–1999	2.6%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	8.3%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	34.8%
1940–1949	14.9%
1939 or earlier	14.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	58.7%
4 bedrooms	9.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.2%
1 vehicle	46.5%
2 vehicles	34.1%
3 or more	11.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.5%
Electricity	17.6%
Propane / LP gas	2.5%
Fuel oil	16.0%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	561	31.9%
Cohabiting couple	142	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	563	32.0%
Female householder, no spouse	494	28.1%
Households with children under 18	417	23.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	556	31.6%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.6%	33.8%
Married	35.6%	35.0%
Separated	8.3%	2.6%
Widowed	5.3%	11.2%
Divorced	7.1%	17.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 49.6%

Some college, no degree 16.1%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.1%
Kindergarten	77	10.0%
Elementary school	299	38.7%
High school	121	15.7%
College / grad school	275	35.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.2%

Transportation & utilities 12.8%

Professional & management 12.3%

Retail trade 10.3%

Manufacturing 7.4%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Other services 5.8%

Construction 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Public administration 3.3%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.4%
Service	20.7%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.2%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.6%
Government	12.9%
Self-employed	1.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.9%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	7.2%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 15.9%

Under 18 years 24.5%

18 and over 14.0%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 29.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.9%
Retirement income	26.7%
Supplemental Security	9.3%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.0%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	168	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.6%
Under 18	8.3%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	31.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.0%
Public insurance	44.5%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	11.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,796	95.2%
Spanish	38	1.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	10	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,892	97.6%
Born in same state	3,886	97.4%
Born in different state	3,302	82.8%
Foreign born	6	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	96	2.4%
Not a US citizen	96	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,384	34.7%
French	347	8.7%
Arab	129	3.2%
Irish	58	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	23	0.6%
Norwegian	12	0.3%
Dutch	7	0.2%
Polish	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.1%
Internet access	88.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19029

What city is ZIP code 19029 in?

ZIP code 19029 is primarily assigned to Essington, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 19029 in?

ZIP code 19029 falls within Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19029?

16% of residents in ZIP code 19029 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 19029 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 19029 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19029?

The median home value in ZIP code 19029 is $171,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 19029?

ZIP code 19029 has an estimated population of 3,988 residents, with a density of 1,836 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 19029 in?

ZIP code 19029 observes the EST timezone.