19036 ZIP Code — Glenolden, PA
Delaware County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 19036 is located in Glenolden, Pennsylvania, within Delaware County. It covers approximately 1.56 square miles and serves a population of 13,181 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 610/484.
About ZIP code 19036
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 $178,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $77,014. 35% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 19036 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
13,181
population
1.56
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
19036 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 19036
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19036. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Glenolden | Acceptable |
| Glenolden | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
19043 Holmes (0.8 mi)
19098 Holmes (0.9 mi)
19074 Norwood (1.1 mi)
19032 Folcroft (1.2 mi)
19018 Clifton Heights (1.4 mi)
19079 Sharon Hill (1.4 mi)
19076 Prospect Park (1.4 mi)
19023 Darby (1.6 mi)
19070 Morton (1.8 mi)
19033 Folsom (2 mi)
19153 Philadelphia (2.2 mi)
19029 Essington (2.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 13,181 |
| Population density | 8,449 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 045 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.56 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.9029 |
| Longitude | -75.2927 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 610/484 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.0% | 33.0% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.2% | 26.9% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.2% | 26.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 13.2% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
13,181
Population
8,449
People per sq mi
37.6
Median age
$77,014
Median household income
$38,142
Per capita income
$178,700
Median home value
$1,208
Median monthly rent
78.4%
Home ownership
11.0%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
4,229
Housing units
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
613
Under 5
609
321
5–9
319
333
10–14
332
298
15–19
297
409
20–24
407
1,018
25–34
1,012
970
35–44
966
738
45–54
735
502
55–59
499
439
60–64
437
535
65–74
533
318
75–84
316
113
85+
112
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,859 | 21.7% |
| 18 and over | 10,322 | 78.3% |
| 65 and over | 1,927 | 14.6% |
| Median age | 37.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
77%
Black or African American
14.1%
Two or more races
4.5%
Hispanic or Latino
2.3%
Other race
1.2%
Asian
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,390 | 77% |
| Black or African American | 1,904 | 14.1% |
| Two or more races | 608 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 309 | 2.3% |
| Other race | 164 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 77 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.0% | 33.0% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.2% | 26.9% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.2% | 26.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 13.2% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
2.2%
$10k–$15k
1.4%
$15k–$25k
7.1%
$25k–$35k
7.7%
$35k–$50k
13.4%
$50k–$75k
17.4%
$75k–$100k
17.3%
$100k–$150k
19.4%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k+
7.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.7% |
| $200k+ | 7.4% |
| Median income | $77,014 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.8%
$50k–$100k
7.3%
$100k–$150k
14.6%
$150k–$200k
34.9%
$200k–$300k
27.1%
$300k–$500k
5.3%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $178,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,208 |
| Owner occupied | 78.4% |
| Renter occupied | 21.6% |
| Vacant | 5.9% |
| Single-family detached | 24.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.81 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 38.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 13.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 61.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.2% |
| 3 or more | 16.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 68.3% |
| Electricity | 19.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.5% |
| Fuel oil | 7.5% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,919 | 38.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 468 | 9.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,174 | 23.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,434 | 28.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,441 | 28.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,519 | 30.4% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.7% | 36.1% |
| Married | 40.6% | 39.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 16.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
38.6%
Some college, no degree
23.5%
Associate's degree
9.8%
Bachelor's degree
15.0%
Graduate / professional
7.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 308 | 11.0% |
| Kindergarten | 90 | 3.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,086 | 38.8% |
| High school | 414 | 14.8% |
| College / grad school | 903 | 32.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.0%
Retail trade
15.0%
Construction
10.1%
Professional & management
7.5%
Transportation & utilities
7.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Manufacturing
5.4%
Public administration
4.6%
Other services
2.5%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Information
0.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.8% |
| Service | 19.5% |
| Sales & office | 24.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.6% |
| Production & transportation | 13.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.2% |
| Government | 10.5% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.1% |
| Carpool | 6.5% |
| Public transit | 4.7% |
| Walk | 3.0% |
| Work from home | 5.6% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.9 |
Poverty
All people
11.0%
Under 18 years
20.9%
18 and over
8.2%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
22.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.8% |
| Retirement income | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.0% |
| High blood pressure | 32.9% |
| High cholesterol | 31.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 25.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.1% |
| Binge drinking | 19.4% |
| No physical activity | 23.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.0% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.0% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 10.7% |
| No health insurance | 11.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.5% |
| Visited dentist | 64.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.4% |
| Teeth loss | 14.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 661 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.5% |
| Under 18 | 5.7% |
| 18–64 years | 11.4% |
| 65 and over | 41.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.5% |
| Public insurance | 35.3% |
| No insurance | 6.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 11,959 | 90.7% |
| Spanish | 263 | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 99 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 80 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 15 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,731 | 96.6% |
| Born in same state | 12,662 | 96.1% |
| Born in different state | 11,476 | 87.1% |
| Foreign born | 69 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 450 | 3.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 327 | 72.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,156 | 39.1% |
| French | 832 | 6.3% |
| Arab | 317 | 2.4% |
| German | 50 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 48 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 16 | 0.1% |
| English | 14 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 9 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.9% |
| Internet access | 96.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19036
What city is ZIP code 19036 in?
ZIP code 19036 is primarily assigned to Glenolden, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 19036 in?
ZIP code 19036 falls within Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19036?
The median home value in ZIP code 19036 is $178,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 19036?
ZIP code 19036 has an estimated population of 13,181 residents, with a density of 8,455 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 19036?
The median household income in ZIP code 19036 is $77,014, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 19036 in?
ZIP code 19036 observes the EST timezone.