19023 ZIP Code — Darby, PA

Delaware County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 19023 is located in Darby, Pennsylvania, within Delaware County. It covers approximately 1.97 square miles and serves a population of 22,493 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 215/445/610.

About ZIP code 19023

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 $110,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.

Median household income is $47,242. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 37% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 19023 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

22,493

population

1.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19023 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19023

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19023. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Darby	Acceptable
Darby	Acceptable
Darby	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

19079 Sharon Hill (1.2 mi) 19050 Lansdowne (1.3 mi) 19018 Clifton Heights (1.4 mi) 19036 Glenolden (1.6 mi) 19032 Folcroft (1.9 mi) 19142 Philadelphia (1.9 mi) 19153 Philadelphia (2.2 mi) 19098 Holmes (2.3 mi) 19043 Holmes (2.4 mi) 19074 Norwood (2.6 mi) 19143 Philadelphia (2.7 mi) 19082 Upper Darby (2.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	22,493
Population density	11,418 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	1.97 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.9181
Longitude	-75.2692
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	215/445/610

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.2%	33.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	26.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	26.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	13.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

22,493

Population

11,418

People per sq mi

33.7

Median age

$47,242

Median household income

$22,216

Per capita income

$110,300

Median home value

$1,194

Median monthly rent

53.4%

Home ownership

28.6%

Poverty rate

12.9%

Unemployment

5,031

Housing units

15.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

432

Under 5

533

1,061

5–9

1,311

823

10–14

1,018

938

15–19

1,160

617

20–24

762

1,309

25–34

1,617

1,289

35–44

1,593

1,343

45–54

1,660

553

55–59

683

654

60–64

809

487

65–74

602

354

75–84

437

200

85+

248

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,326	28.1%
18 and over	16,167	71.9%
65 and over	2,328	10.3%
Median age	33.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 73.9%

White 16.3%

Two or more races 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Other race 1.3%

Asian 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	17,141	73.9%
White	3,789	16.3%
Two or more races	969	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	705	3%
Other race	306	1.3%
Asian	267	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	21	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.2%	33.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	26.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	26.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	13.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 10.9%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 12.6%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 15.7%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.9%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	12.6%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	15.7%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	13.0%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$47,242

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.9%

$50k–$100k 35.0%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 19.4%

$200k–$300k 12.5%

$300k–$500k 0.6%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,300
Median rent / month	$1,194
Owner occupied	53.4%
Renter occupied	46.6%
Vacant	9.9%
Single-family detached	12.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	1.1%
1990–1999	1.9%
1980–1989	2.6%
1970–1979	5.3%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	30.8%
1940–1949	17.6%
1939 or earlier	30.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	15.8%
3 bedrooms	62.7%
4 bedrooms	9.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	25.8%
1 vehicle	39.5%
2 vehicles	24.5%
3 or more	10.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.4%
Electricity	26.1%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%
Fuel oil	8.5%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,628	20.8%
Cohabiting couple	606	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	1,643	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	3,942	50.4%
Households with children under 18	2,703	34.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,775	22.7%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.8%	56.3%
Married	26.4%	20.8%
Separated	4.0%	4.3%
Widowed	3.5%	6.9%
Divorced	12.2%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	271	4.0%
Kindergarten	237	3.5%
Elementary school	3,115	45.8%
High school	1,843	27.1%
College / grad school	1,329	19.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.1%

Retail trade 13.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Professional & management 5.7%

Other services 5.4%

Manufacturing 5.2%

Public administration 4.7%

Construction 3.8%

Information 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.9%
Service	33.1%
Sales & office	21.4%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	15.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.5%
Government	12.0%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.1%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	17.2%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	4.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.2

Poverty

All people 28.6%

Under 18 years 42.3%

18 and over 23.1%

Married-couple families 9.4%

Female-led households 31.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.4%
Retirement income	19.2%
Supplemental Security	11.7%
Cash public assistance	4.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	36.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	27.2%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	23.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.0%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.6%
Visited dentist	57.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	18.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	858	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.6%
Under 18	7.2%
18–64 years	20.5%
65 and over	53.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.3%
Public insurance	52.4%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	21,528	95.7%
Spanish	1,804	8.4%
Other Indo-European	260	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	601	2.8%
Other languages	154	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	18,746	83.3%
Born in same state	18,437	82.0%
Born in different state	16,337	72.6%
Foreign born	309	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	3,747	16.7%
Not a US citizen	2,086	55.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,757	7.8%
Arab	624	2.8%
French	498	2.2%
English	28	0.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	19	0.1%
Norwegian	9	0%
Irish	7	0%
German	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.8%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19023

What city is ZIP code 19023 in?

ZIP code 19023 is primarily assigned to Darby, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 19023 in?

ZIP code 19023 falls within Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19023?

29% of residents in ZIP code 19023 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19023?

The median home value in ZIP code 19023 is $110,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 19023?

The median household income in ZIP code 19023 is $47,242, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 19023?

ZIP code 19023 has an estimated population of 22,493 residents, with a density of 11,441 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 19023 in?

ZIP code 19023 observes the EST timezone.