19021 ZIP Code — Croydon, PA

Bucks County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 19021 is located in Croydon, Pennsylvania, within Bucks County. It covers approximately 3.10 square miles and serves a population of 9,744 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 215/445.

About ZIP code 19021

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $241,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $70,633. 34% 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.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 19021 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,744

population

3.10

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19021 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19021

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19021. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Croydon	Acceptable
Croydon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

19020 Bensalem (2.8 mi) 08010 Beverly (3 mi) 08016 Burlington (3.2 mi) 19007 Bristol (3.2 mi) 08046 Willingboro (4.2 mi) 19056 Levittown (4.2 mi) 19057 Levittown (4.7 mi) 08518 Florence (4.9 mi) 08075 Riverside (4.9 mi) 19154 Philadelphia (5 mi) 19055 Levittown (5.1 mi) 19114 Philadelphia (6.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,744
Population density	3,143 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	3.10 sq mi
Water area	0.61 sq mi
Latitude	40.0878
Longitude	-74.8921
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	215/445

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.1%	25.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	28.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	31.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	15.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

9,744

Population

3,143

People per sq mi

40.4

Median age

$70,633

Median household income

$32,413

Per capita income

$241,000

Median home value

$1,282

Median monthly rent

75.0%

Home ownership

13.7%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

2,931

Housing units

19.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

220

Under 5

228

183

5–9

189

287

10–14

298

352

15–19

364

356

20–24

369

665

25–34

689

549

35–44

569

755

45–54

783

358

55–59

370

484

60–64

502

356

65–74

369

185

75–84

192

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,970	20.2%
18 and over	7,774	79.8%
65 and over	1,174	12.0%
Median age	40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.5%

Two or more races 7.3%

Black or African American 5.9%

Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

Other race 4.1%

Asian 3%

Group	Count	%
White	7,658	74.5%
Two or more races	749	7.3%
Black or African American	608	5.9%
Hispanic or Latino	538	5.2%
Other race	419	4.1%
Asian	310	3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.1%	25.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	28.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	31.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	15.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	18.9%
$100k–$150k	15.6%
$150k–$200k	9.6%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$70,633

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.6%

$50k–$100k 0.9%

$100k–$150k 3.2%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k–$300k 62.9%

$300k–$500k 17.6%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$241,000
Median rent / month	$1,282
Owner occupied	75.0%
Renter occupied	25.0%
Vacant	0.8%
Single-family detached	78.3%
Large apartment buildings	12.9%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	2.3%
1990–1999	6.8%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	18.1%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	31.0%
1940–1949	9.8%
1939 or earlier	13.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.9%
1 bedroom	11.9%
2 bedrooms	18.4%
3 bedrooms	38.8%
4 bedrooms	23.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.5%
1 vehicle	36.6%
2 vehicles	34.6%
3 or more	22.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.3%
Electricity	35.5%
Propane / LP gas	1.9%
Fuel oil	29.1%
Wood	0.9%
Solar	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,778	46.0%
Cohabiting couple	329	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	775	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	987	25.5%
Households with children under 18	1,337	34.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	914	23.6%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.0%	36.9%
Married	45.5%	41.8%
Separated	1.6%	0.9%
Widowed	2.2%	8.9%
Divorced	12.6%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 40.4%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 14.4%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	19.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	91	4.8%
Kindergarten	51	2.7%
Elementary school	775	41.2%
High school	588	31.3%
College / grad school	376	20.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.8%

Retail trade 15.6%

Manufacturing 12.2%

Professional & management 9.7%

Transportation & utilities 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Construction 8.4%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Other services 3.8%

Public administration 2.2%

Information 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.1%
Service	14.7%
Sales & office	23.3%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	23.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.8%
Government	6.6%
Self-employed	1.7%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.6%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	2.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.7

Poverty

All people 13.7%

Under 18 years 16.5%

18 and over 13.0%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 21.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.2%
Retirement income	23.7%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.6%
High blood pressure	32.1%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.2%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	62.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	702	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.2%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	19.2%
65 and over	37.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.0%
Public insurance	34.2%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,296	95.4%
Spanish	441	4.7%
Other Indo-European	308	3.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	32	0.3%
Other languages	101	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,077	93.2%
Born in same state	8,837	90.7%
Born in different state	7,301	74.9%
Foreign born	240	2.5%
Naturalized citizen	667	6.8%
Not a US citizen	468	70.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,931	19.8%
French	830	8.5%
Arab	111	1.1%
English	108	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	103	1.1%
German	54	0.6%
Polish	44	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	95.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19021

What city is ZIP code 19021 in?

ZIP code 19021 is primarily assigned to Croydon, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 19021 in?

ZIP code 19021 falls within Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of ZIP code 19021?

ZIP code 19021 has an estimated population of 9,744 residents, with a density of 3,140 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 19021?

The median household income in ZIP code 19021 is $70,633, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19021?

The median home value in ZIP code 19021 is $241,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 19021 in?

ZIP code 19021 observes the EST timezone.