19015 ZIP Code — Brookhaven, PA
Delaware County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 19015 is located in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania, within Delaware County. It covers approximately 2.90 square miles and serves a population of 16,484 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 610.
About ZIP code 19015
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $220,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $80,696. 32% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 19015 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
16,484
population
2.90
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
19015 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 19015
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19015. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Brookhaven | Acceptable |
| Brookhaven | Acceptable |
| Brookhaven | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
19013 Chester (1.9 mi)
19014 Aston (2.1 mi)
19094 Woodlyn (2.4 mi)
19081 Swarthmore (3.1 mi)
19022 Crum Lynne (3.1 mi)
19091 Media (3.3 mi)
19078 Ridley Park (3.7 mi)
19033 Folsom (3.7 mi)
19063 Media (3.9 mi)
19070 Morton (4.4 mi)
19061 Marcus Hook (4.4 mi)
19060 Garnet Valley (4.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16,484 |
| Population density | 5,684 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 045 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.90 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.8687 |
| Longitude | -75.3915 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 610 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.6% | 33.0% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 45.1% | 26.9% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.4% | 26.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 13.2% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
16,484
Population
5,684
People per sq mi
39.7
Median age
$80,696
Median household income
$38,992
Per capita income
$220,000
Median home value
$1,157
Median monthly rent
76.1%
Home ownership
7.8%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
5,453
Housing units
27.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
468
Under 5
452
447
5–9
431
598
10–14
577
571
15–19
550
514
20–24
496
1,077
25–34
1,039
1,141
35–44
1,101
1,033
45–54
996
657
55–59
633
588
60–64
567
678
65–74
654
393
75–84
379
226
85+
218
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,712 | 22.5% |
| 18 and over | 12,772 | 77.5% |
| 65 and over | 2,548 | 15.5% |
| Median age | 39.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
66.4%
Black or African American
24.2%
Two or more races
5.7%
Hispanic or Latino
1.8%
Asian
1.3%
Other race
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,142 | 66.4% |
| Black or African American | 4,055 | 24.2% |
| Two or more races | 959 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 304 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 222 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 90 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.6% | 33.0% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 45.1% | 26.9% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.4% | 26.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 13.2% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
1.7%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
4.8%
$25k–$35k
8.6%
$35k–$50k
12.9%
$50k–$75k
16.5%
$75k–$100k
16.7%
$100k–$150k
22.9%
$150k–$200k
9.5%
$200k+
4.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.5% |
| $200k+ | 4.4% |
| Median income | $80,696 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.8%
$50k–$100k
7.9%
$100k–$150k
14.8%
$150k–$200k
17.8%
$200k–$300k
40.9%
$300k–$500k
12.1%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $220,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,157 |
| Owner occupied | 76.1% |
| Renter occupied | 23.9% |
| Vacant | 4.0% |
| Single-family detached | 46.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.48 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 22.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 19.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.7% |
| 3 or more | 14.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 57.7% |
| Electricity | 22.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Fuel oil | 18.1% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,647 | 39.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 441 | 6.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,570 | 23.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,136 | 31.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,317 | 34.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,936 | 28.5% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.3% | 39.9% |
| Married | 43.1% | 38.6% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 8.6% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 11.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
34.1%
Some college, no degree
22.8%
Associate's degree
9.1%
Bachelor's degree
15.3%
Graduate / professional
12.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 177 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 141 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 1,701 | 44.1% |
| High school | 903 | 23.4% |
| College / grad school | 933 | 24.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.5%
Retail trade
11.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.8%
Manufacturing
8.8%
Professional & management
8.6%
Construction
6.5%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Public administration
5.9%
Other services
5.5%
Wholesale trade
3.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.9% |
| Service | 17.3% |
| Sales & office | 20.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.5% |
| Production & transportation | 15.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.8% |
| Government | 11.3% |
| Self-employed | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.7% |
| Carpool | 8.2% |
| Public transit | 1.0% |
| Walk | 4.1% |
| Work from home | 8.7% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.1 |
Poverty
All people
7.8%
Under 18 years
11.4%
18 and over
6.7%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
20.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.5% |
| Retirement income | 29.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.6% |
| High blood pressure | 34.5% |
| High cholesterol | 31.3% |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 25.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.0% |
| Binge drinking | 18.3% |
| No physical activity | 24.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.4% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.9% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 10.8% |
| No health insurance | 11.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.8% |
| Visited dentist | 63.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 13.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 841 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.2% |
| Under 18 | 6.2% |
| 18–64 years | 9.3% |
| 65 and over | 26.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.2% |
| Public insurance | 34.7% |
| No insurance | 3.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,564 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 269 | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 20 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 144 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 45 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,562 | 94.4% |
| Born in same state | 15,429 | 93.6% |
| Born in different state | 13,474 | 81.7% |
| Foreign born | 133 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 922 | 5.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 736 | 79.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,286 | 26% |
| French | 1,626 | 9.9% |
| Arab | 267 | 1.6% |
| English | 247 | 1.5% |
| German | 76 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 54 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 45 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 39 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 11 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.2% |
| Internet access | 94.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19015
What city is ZIP code 19015 in?
ZIP code 19015 is primarily assigned to Brookhaven, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 19015 in?
ZIP code 19015 falls within Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of ZIP code 19015?
ZIP code 19015 has an estimated population of 16,484 residents, with a density of 5,692 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19015?
The median home value in ZIP code 19015 is $220,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 19015?
The median household income in ZIP code 19015 is $80,696, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 19015 in?
ZIP code 19015 observes the EST timezone.