19043 ZIP Code — Holmes, PA

Delaware County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 19043 is located in Holmes, Pennsylvania, within Delaware County. It covers approximately 0.40 square miles and serves a population of 3,051 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 610/484.

About ZIP code 19043

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $246,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $97,679. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% 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 21 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 19043 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,051
population
0.40
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
19043 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 19043

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City Status
Holmes Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
19098 Holmes (0.3 mi) 19036 Glenolden (0.8 mi) 19076 Prospect Park (1 mi) 19074 Norwood (1.1 mi) 19070 Morton (1.1 mi) 19033 Folsom (1.3 mi) 19018 Clifton Heights (1.7 mi) 19032 Folcroft (1.8 mi) 19081 Swarthmore (2.1 mi) 19079 Sharon Hill (2.2 mi) 19078 Ridley Park (2.2 mi) 19023 Darby (2.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 3,051
Population density 7,628 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 045
Geography
Land area 0.40 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 39.9003
Longitude -75.3074
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 37.7% 33.0% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 20.8% 26.9% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 34.4% 26.8% 22.4%
Over $200k 7.1% 13.2% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,051
Population
7,628
People per sq mi
49.9
Median age
$97,679
Median household income
$42,401
Per capita income
$246,800
Median home value
$1,142
Median monthly rent
76.5%
Home ownership
6.7%
Poverty rate
9.2%
Unemployment
947
Housing units
27.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
33
Under 5
34
52
5–9
54
100
10–14
103
66
15–19
68
115
20–24
118
140
25–34
144
139
35–44
142
359
45–54
369
159
55–59
164
121
60–64
125
135
65–74
139
76
75–84
78
9
85+
9
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1843814.4%
18 and over2,61385.6%
65 and over44614.6%
Median age49.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%
Black or African American 0.7%
Two or more races 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
GroupCount%
White3,01598.5%
Black or African American210.7%
Two or more races150.5%
Hispanic or Latino100.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 37.7% 33.0% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 20.8% 26.9% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 34.4% 26.8% 22.4%
Over $200k 7.1% 13.2% 7.1%
$15k–$25k 4.1%
$25k–$35k 3.3%
$35k–$50k 18.3%
$50k–$75k 13.0%
$75k–$100k 11.8%
$100k–$150k 29.2%
$150k–$200k 12.7%
$200k+ 7.5%
Range% of households
$15k–$25k4.1%
$25k–$35k3.3%
$35k–$50k18.3%
$50k–$75k13.0%
$75k–$100k11.8%
$100k–$150k29.2%
$150k–$200k12.7%
$200k+7.5%
Median income$97,679

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.3%
$50k–$100k 2.0%
$100k–$150k 5.4%
$150k–$200k 20.3%
$200k–$300k 48.6%
$300k–$500k 15.6%
$500k–$1M 6.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$246,800
Median rent / month$1,142
Owner occupied76.5%
Renter occupied23.5%
Vacant3.3%
Single-family detached50.1%
Large apartment buildings11.8%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms6.0
Avg household size (owned)2.84

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20095.1%
1990–199914.3%
1980–19890.7%
1970–19798.0%
1960–196911.7%
1950–195928.3%
1940–19492.9%
1939 or earlier29.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.7%
1 bedroom14.5%
2 bedrooms15.3%
3 bedrooms51.5%
4 bedrooms0.7%
5+ bedrooms16.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle12.2%
1 vehicle36.5%
2 vehicles34.3%
3 or more16.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas66.3%
Electricity13.2%
Fuel oil18.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family52644.4%
Cohabiting couple26622.4%
Male householder, no spouse22819.2%
Female householder, no spouse16513.9%
Households with children under 1835429.9%
Households with seniors (65+)34829.4%
Average household size2.57

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married30.2%26.1%
Married43.5%43.2%
Separated2.5%4.7%
Widowed4.8%5.0%
Divorced19.1%21.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 1.4%
HS graduate 42.8%
Some college, no degree 19.1%
Associate's degree 9.4%
Bachelor's degree 18.4%
Graduate / professional 9.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher98.6%
Bachelor's or higher27.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool6612.3%
Kindergarten193.5%
Elementary school23844.4%
High school6211.6%
College / grad school15128.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 14.9%
Manufacturing 11.2%
Retail trade 9.9%
Wholesale trade 9.7%
Finance & real estate 6.6%
Construction 5.6%
Transportation & utilities 5.6%
Other services 5.5%
Professional & management 4.7%
Public administration 4.0%
Information 1.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts39.3%
Service20.4%
Sales & office16.7%
Natural resources & construction4.5%
Production & transportation19.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector90.5%
Government8.3%
Self-employed1.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone70.2%
Carpool2.2%
Public transit21.2%
Walk0.0%
Work from home2.4%
Other means4.1%
Avg commute (minutes)20.8

Poverty

All people 6.7%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 7.7%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security40.8%
Retirement income42.5%
Supplemental Security7.5%
Cash public assistance1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP20.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity28.0%
High blood pressure30.2%
High cholesterol30.6%
Diabetes8.7%
Heart disease5.6%
Stroke2.4%
Asthma9.5%
Arthritis23.2%
Kidney disease2.4%
Pulmonary disease6.1%
Cancer6.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.7%
Binge drinking20.4%
No physical activity20.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.3%
Depression22.7%
Fair or poor health11.5%
Poor mental health15.3%
Poor physical health9.3%
No health insurance9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.9%
Visited dentist69.7%
Cholesterol screening89.4%
Teeth loss11.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans903.4%
Disability%
Any disability15.5%
Under 188.9%
18–64 years12.8%
65 and over35.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance79.6%
Public insurance33.4%
No insurance5.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,98497.8%
Spanish351.2%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander351.2%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,70788.7%
Born in same state2,70588.7%
Born in different state2,43479.8%
Foreign born20.1%
Naturalized citizen34411.3%
Not a US citizen16548.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian1,35444.4%
French34211.2%
Arab321%
AncestryCount%
Norwegian220.7%
German200.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.8%
Internet access97.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19043

What city is ZIP code 19043 in?

ZIP code 19043 is primarily assigned to Holmes, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 19043 in?

ZIP code 19043 falls within Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 19043 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 19043 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 19043?

ZIP code 19043 has an estimated population of 3,051 residents, with a density of 7,628 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 19043?

The median household income in ZIP code 19043 is $97,679, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19043?

The median home value in ZIP code 19043 is $246,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 19043 in?

ZIP code 19043 observes the EST timezone.

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