19082 ZIP Code — Upper Darby, PA
Delaware County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 19082 is located in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, within Delaware County. It covers approximately 2.58 square miles and serves a population of 42,847 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 610/484.
About ZIP code 19082
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $144,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.
Median household income is $55,979. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
42,847
population
2.58
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
19082 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 19082
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19082. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Upper Darby | Acceptable |
| Upper Darby | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
19151 Philadelphia (1.4 mi)
19050 Lansdowne (1.7 mi)
19026 Drexel Hill (1.9 mi)
19139 Philadelphia (2 mi)
19143 Philadelphia (2.7 mi)
19096 Wynnewood (2.7 mi)
19018 Clifton Heights (2.8 mi)
19023 Darby (2.9 mi)
19142 Philadelphia (3.3 mi)
19066 Merion Station (3.3 mi)
19003 Ardmore (3.3 mi)
19131 Philadelphia (3.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 42,847 |
| Population density | 16,607 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 045 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.58 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.9596 |
| Longitude | -75.2724 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 610/484 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 53.5% | 33.0% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.6% | 26.9% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.2% | 26.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 13.2% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
42,847
Population
16,607
People per sq mi
33.6
Median age
$55,979
Median household income
$27,892
Per capita income
$144,400
Median home value
$1,162
Median monthly rent
46.9%
Home ownership
17.4%
Poverty rate
7.1%
Unemployment
8,497
Housing units
24.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,374
Under 5
1,430
1,539
5–9
1,602
1,444
10–14
1,503
1,156
15–19
1,203
1,701
20–24
1,771
3,695
25–34
3,845
2,971
35–44
3,092
2,531
45–54
2,634
1,424
55–59
1,481
1,115
60–64
1,160
1,407
65–74
1,465
508
75–84
529
131
85+
136
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,466 | 24.4% |
| 18 and over | 32,381 | 75.6% |
| 65 and over | 4,176 | 9.7% |
| Median age | 33.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
41.8%
White
20.9%
Asian
17.8%
Hispanic or Latino
8.1%
Other race
7%
Two or more races
4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 19,463 | 41.8% |
| White | 9,731 | 20.9% |
| Asian | 8,278 | 17.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,758 | 8.1% |
| Other race | 3,266 | 7% |
| Two or more races | 1,937 | 4.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 148 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 53.5% | 33.0% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.6% | 26.9% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.2% | 26.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 13.2% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
5.8%
$10k–$15k
7.0%
$15k–$25k
7.8%
$25k–$35k
8.2%
$35k–$50k
15.5%
$50k–$75k
19.5%
$75k–$100k
13.1%
$100k–$150k
12.7%
$150k–$200k
6.2%
$200k+
4.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.2% |
| $200k+ | 4.1% |
| Median income | $55,979 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.0%
$50k–$100k
18.4%
$100k–$150k
31.1%
$150k–$200k
26.7%
$200k–$300k
14.5%
$300k–$500k
2.9%
$500k–$1M
2.1%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $144,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,162 |
| Owner occupied | 46.9% |
| Renter occupied | 53.1% |
| Vacant | 6.3% |
| Single-family detached | 12.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.94 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 17.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 40.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 22.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 22.4% |
| 3 or more | 7.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 68.2% |
| Electricity | 21.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.8% |
| Fuel oil | 6.4% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,596 | 35.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,066 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,802 | 24.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,390 | 34.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,571 | 35.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,558 | 22.4% |
| Average household size | 2.70 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 47.6% | 43.5% |
| Married | 42.1% | 37.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 7.1% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 9.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.2%
Some HS, no diploma
8.1%
HS graduate
32.6%
Some college, no degree
18.4%
Associate's degree
9.2%
Bachelor's degree
19.0%
Graduate / professional
5.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 324 | 2.9% |
| Kindergarten | 551 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 4,605 | 41.7% |
| High school | 2,312 | 20.9% |
| College / grad school | 3,255 | 29.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.0%
Retail trade
14.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Professional & management
9.5%
Transportation & utilities
7.3%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Manufacturing
6.3%
Other services
5.4%
Construction
4.0%
Public administration
3.4%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.0% |
| Service | 24.9% |
| Sales & office | 23.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.9% |
| Production & transportation | 18.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.4% |
| Government | 8.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 57.2% |
| Carpool | 8.6% |
| Public transit | 22.6% |
| Walk | 4.3% |
| Work from home | 5.7% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.7 |
Poverty
All people
17.4%
Under 18 years
23.1%
18 and over
15.6%
Married-couple families
9.6%
Female-led households
22.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.9% |
| Retirement income | 16.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 24.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.0% |
| High blood pressure | 34.5% |
| High cholesterol | 27.9% |
| Diabetes | 12.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 21.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 4.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.8% |
| Binge drinking | 15.8% |
| No physical activity | 29.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 43.0% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.4% |
| Poor mental health | 16.7% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 14.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.9% |
| Visited dentist | 55.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.0% |
| Teeth loss | 17.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 944 | 2.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.5% |
| Under 18 | 6.5% |
| 18–64 years | 13.1% |
| 65 and over | 44.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 54.7% |
| Public insurance | 45.5% |
| No insurance | 14.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 40,043 | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 7,513 | 18.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,571 | 3.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2,922 | 7.3% |
| Other languages | 1,976 | 4.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,054 | 65.5% |
| Born in same state | 27,260 | 63.6% |
| Born in different state | 22,690 | 53.0% |
| Foreign born | 794 | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 14,793 | 34.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 7,871 | 53.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,868 | 6.7% |
| Arab | 1,240 | 2.9% |
| French | 658 | 1.5% |
| English | 45 | 0.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 41 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 39 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 18 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.0% |
| Internet access | 95.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19082
What city is ZIP code 19082 in?
ZIP code 19082 is primarily assigned to Upper Darby, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 19082 in?
ZIP code 19082 falls within Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19082?
17% of residents in ZIP code 19082 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19082?
The median home value in ZIP code 19082 is $144,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 19082?
ZIP code 19082 has an estimated population of 42,847 residents, with a density of 16,640 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 19082?
The median household income in ZIP code 19082 is $55,979, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 19082 in?
ZIP code 19082 observes the EST timezone.