Delaware County, PA ZIP Codes
Pennsylvania (PA) · 49 ZIP codes · 43 cities
49
ZIP codes
573,849
population (2021)
+2.7%
pop change since 2010
42045
FIPS code
Delaware County ZIP code map
About Delaware County
Delaware County is located in Pennsylvania and contains 49 ZIP codes across 43 cities and communities.
The county's population was 573,849 as of 2021,
an increase of
2.7% from 558,979 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Delaware County is 42045.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 573,849 |
| 2010 population | 558,979 |
| Change | +2.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| FIPS code | 42045 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Delaware County
Aston
Brookhaven
Broomall
Bryn Mawr
Chadds Ford
Chester
Chester Heights
Cheyney
Clifton Heights
Concordville
Crum Lynne
Darby
Drexel Hill
Edgemont
Essington
Folcroft
Folsom
Garnet Valley
Glen Mills
Glen Riddle Lima
Glenolden
Gradyville
Havertown
Holmes
Lansdowne
Lenni
Marcus Hook
Media
Morton
Newtown Square
Norwood
Philadelphia
Prospect Park
Ridley Park
Sharon Hill
Springfield
Swarthmore
Thornton
Upper Darby
Villanova
Wallingford
Wayne
Woodlyn
ZIP codes for Delaware County, PA (49)
Demographics & statistics
579,280
Population
39.1
Median age
$98,502
Median household income
$47,988
Per capita income
$325,051
Median home value
$1,287
Median monthly rent
73.6%
Home ownership
8.7%
Poverty rate
6.6%
Unemployment
164,555
Housing units
40.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
16,470
Under 5
17,117
16,832
5–9
17,494
18,241
10–14
18,958
20,032
15–19
20,818
18,688
20–24
19,422
36,351
25–34
37,780
35,888
35–44
37,298
34,720
45–54
36,083
20,894
55–59
21,715
18,639
60–64
19,372
27,735
65–74
28,825
12,822
75–84
13,325
6,748
85+
7,013
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 127,506 | 21.6% |
| 18 and over | 451,774 | 78.4% |
| 65 and over | 96,468 | 15.8% |
| Median age | 39.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
63.5%
Black or African American
21.2%
Asian
6.1%
Two or more races
4.1%
Hispanic or Latino
3.2%
Other race
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 380,155 | 63.5% |
| Black or African American | 126,692 | 21.2% |
| Asian | 36,397 | 6.1% |
| Two or more races | 24,796 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19,055 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 10,275 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 734 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
5.1%
$25k–$35k
6.3%
$35k–$50k
9.7%
$50k–$75k
14.4%
$75k–$100k
11.5%
$100k–$150k
17.9%
$150k–$200k
10.6%
$200k+
17.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.6% |
| $200k+ | 17.9% |
| Median income | $98,502 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.0%
$50k–$100k
6.7%
$100k–$150k
10.7%
$150k–$200k
13.7%
$200k–$300k
23.7%
$300k–$500k
21.7%
$500k–$1M
17.0%
$1M+
3.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $325,051 |
| Median rent / month | $1,287 |
| Owner occupied | 73.6% |
| Renter occupied | 26.4% |
| Vacant | 5.3% |
| Single-family detached | 50.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.77 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 24.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 19.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.4% |
| 3 or more | 19.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 58.5% |
| Electricity | 21.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.3% |
| Fuel oil | 14.4% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 103,010 | 49.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 12,861 | 6.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 36,688 | 16.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 64,799 | 27.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 68,330 | 32.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 69,798 | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.0% | 35.6% |
| Married | 48.4% | 44.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 8.1% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 10.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
4.4%
HS graduate
28.3%
Some college, no degree
16.9%
Associate's degree
8.4%
Bachelor's degree
22.9%
Graduate / professional
17.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 9,081 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 6,387 | 4.4% |
| Elementary school | 55,953 | 39.3% |
| High school | 30,516 | 22.2% |
| College / grad school | 43,244 | 27.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.5%
Professional & management
12.1%
Retail trade
10.9%
Finance & real estate
8.6%
Manufacturing
8.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Construction
5.5%
Other services
4.6%
Public administration
3.3%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.8% |
| Service | 16.3% |
| Sales & office | 21.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.1% |
| Production & transportation | 10.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.5% |
| Government | 10.4% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.6% |
| Carpool | 6.9% |
| Public transit | 6.4% |
| Walk | 3.1% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.7 |
Poverty
All people
8.7%
Under 18 years
11.4%
18 and over
7.8%
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
12.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.3% |
| Retirement income | 24.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 31.9% |
| High cholesterol | 30.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 23.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.7% |
| No physical activity | 21.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.6% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 10.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.5% |
| Visited dentist | 68.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 12.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 23,409 | 5.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.9% |
| Under 18 | 5.0% |
| 18–64 years | 9.9% |
| 65 and over | 29.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.3% |
| Public insurance | 33.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 545,693 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 26,250 | 4.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,557 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 9,435 | 1.5% |
| Other languages | 8,184 | 1.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 515,307 | 90.9% |
| Born in same state | 508,639 | 89.6% |
| Born in different state | 410,322 | 72.4% |
| Foreign born | 6,668 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 63,973 | 9.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 38,809 | 66.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 132,412 | 22.9% |
| French | 44,815 | 7.7% |
| Arab | 15,577 | 2.7% |
| English | 2,992 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 2,696 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 2,662 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 1,792 | 0.3% |
| German | 1,289 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 679 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.0% |
| Internet access | 95.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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