19050 ZIP Code — Lansdowne, PA
Delaware County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 19050 is located in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, within Delaware County. It covers approximately 3.66 square miles and serves a population of 28,905 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 610/484.
About ZIP code 19050
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 $170,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
Median household income is $59,282. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
28,905
population
3.66
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
19050 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 19050
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19050. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lansdowne | Acceptable |
| Lansdowne | Acceptable |
| Lansdowne | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
19023 Darby (1.3 mi)
19082 Upper Darby (1.7 mi)
19142 Philadelphia (1.8 mi)
19143 Philadelphia (1.8 mi)
19018 Clifton Heights (1.9 mi)
19139 Philadelphia (2.4 mi)
19026 Drexel Hill (2.5 mi)
19079 Sharon Hill (2.5 mi)
19036 Glenolden (2.8 mi)
19151 Philadelphia (2.9 mi)
19032 Folcroft (3.2 mi)
19098 Holmes (3.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 28,905 |
| Population density | 7,898 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 045 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.66 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.9363 |
| Longitude | -75.2623 |
| 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 | 46.2% | 33.0% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.8% | 26.9% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.9% | 26.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 13.2% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
28,905
Population
7,898
People per sq mi
41.3
Median age
$59,282
Median household income
$34,921
Per capita income
$170,500
Median home value
$1,113
Median monthly rent
59.9%
Home ownership
11.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
Unemployment
8,111
Housing units
30.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
722
Under 5
779
858
5–9
925
701
10–14
755
639
15–19
689
771
20–24
830
2,122
25–34
2,286
1,819
35–44
1,960
1,602
45–54
1,726
1,149
55–59
1,238
1,072
60–64
1,155
1,712
65–74
1,845
498
75–84
536
248
85+
268
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,371 | 18.6% |
| 18 and over | 23,534 | 81.4% |
| 65 and over | 5,107 | 17.7% |
| Median age | 41.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
64.3%
White
21.5%
Two or more races
5.5%
Hispanic or Latino
3.8%
Other race
2.6%
Asian
2.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 19,323 | 64.3% |
| White | 6,474 | 21.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,651 | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,138 | 3.8% |
| Other race | 769 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 688 | 2.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.2% | 33.0% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.8% | 26.9% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.9% | 26.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 13.2% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
5.9%
$10k–$15k
3.7%
$15k–$25k
8.0%
$25k–$35k
8.2%
$35k–$50k
14.6%
$50k–$75k
19.6%
$75k–$100k
13.3%
$100k–$150k
14.4%
$150k–$200k
7.4%
$200k+
4.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.4% |
| $200k+ | 4.9% |
| Median income | $59,282 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.7%
$50k–$100k
8.9%
$100k–$150k
24.0%
$150k–$200k
25.2%
$200k–$300k
27.9%
$300k–$500k
9.0%
$500k–$1M
0.1%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $170,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,113 |
| Owner occupied | 59.9% |
| Renter occupied | 40.1% |
| Vacant | 6.4% |
| Single-family detached | 23.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.63 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 19.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 40.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 17.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 49.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 22.7% |
| 3 or more | 12.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 64.9% |
| Electricity | 24.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Fuel oil | 8.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,564 | 29.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 731 | 6.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,708 | 22.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,146 | 42.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,007 | 24.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,651 | 30.1% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.6% | 43.2% |
| Married | 37.1% | 33.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 13.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.0%
Some HS, no diploma
3.9%
HS graduate
29.5%
Some college, no degree
23.3%
Associate's degree
10.1%
Bachelor's degree
19.1%
Graduate / professional
11.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 500 | 7.9% |
| Kindergarten | 305 | 4.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,348 | 37.2% |
| High school | 1,137 | 18.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,021 | 32.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.4%
Transportation & utilities
11.3%
Professional & management
10.6%
Retail trade
9.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.5%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Manufacturing
4.9%
Public administration
4.8%
Construction
4.5%
Other services
4.3%
Information
3.1%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.2% |
| Service | 23.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.0% |
| Production & transportation | 12.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.0% |
| Government | 13.6% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 63.4% |
| Carpool | 7.7% |
| Public transit | 14.0% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 12.3% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.4 |
Poverty
All people
11.3%
Under 18 years
14.0%
18 and over
10.6%
Married-couple families
5.0%
Female-led households
11.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.0% |
| Retirement income | 22.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| High blood pressure | 38.5% |
| High cholesterol | 29.1% |
| Diabetes | 12.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 24.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.2% |
| Binge drinking | 15.9% |
| No physical activity | 25.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 42.4% |
| Depression | 19.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.3% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 11.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 82.0% |
| Visited dentist | 63.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.2% |
| Teeth loss | 14.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,460 | 6.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.8% |
| Under 18 | 5.8% |
| 18–64 years | 13.5% |
| 65 and over | 29.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.0% |
| Public insurance | 41.9% |
| No insurance | 7.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,404 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 1,628 | 5.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 323 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 771 | 2.8% |
| Other languages | 187 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,496 | 84.7% |
| Born in same state | 23,921 | 82.8% |
| Born in different state | 20,086 | 69.5% |
| Foreign born | 575 | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,409 | 15.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,824 | 64.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,545 | 8.8% |
| French | 899 | 3.1% |
| Arab | 398 | 1.4% |
| Polish | 53 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 41 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 35 | 0.1% |
| German | 26 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 24 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.0% |
| Internet access | 93.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19050
What city is ZIP code 19050 in?
ZIP code 19050 is primarily assigned to Lansdowne, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 19050 in?
ZIP code 19050 falls within Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19050?
The median home value in ZIP code 19050 is $170,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 19050?
ZIP code 19050 has an estimated population of 28,905 residents, with a density of 7,895 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 19050?
The median household income in ZIP code 19050 is $59,282, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 19050 in?
ZIP code 19050 observes the EST timezone.