19070 ZIP Code — Morton, PA
Delaware County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 19070 is located in Morton, Pennsylvania, within Delaware County. It covers approximately 1.06 square miles and serves a population of 6,409 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 610/484.
About ZIP code 19070
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 $267,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $89,659. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
6,409
population
1.06
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
19070 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 19070
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19070. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Morton | Acceptable |
| Morton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
19098 Holmes (0.9 mi)
19043 Holmes (1.1 mi)
19033 Folsom (1.2 mi)
19081 Swarthmore (1.4 mi)
19036 Glenolden (1.8 mi)
19076 Prospect Park (1.8 mi)
19018 Clifton Heights (1.9 mi)
19074 Norwood (2.1 mi)
19094 Woodlyn (2.5 mi)
19078 Ridley Park (2.6 mi)
19032 Folcroft (2.9 mi)
19026 Drexel Hill (3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 6,409 |
| Population density | 6,046 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 045 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.06 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.9081 |
| Longitude | -75.3256 |
| 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 | 28.9% | 33.0% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.1% | 26.9% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.7% | 26.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.3% | 13.2% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
6,409
Population
6,046
People per sq mi
41.6
Median age
$89,659
Median household income
$46,766
Per capita income
$267,800
Median home value
$1,183
Median monthly rent
73.5%
Home ownership
4.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
2,177
Housing units
37.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
117
Under 5
132
176
5–9
199
197
10–14
223
111
15–19
126
176
20–24
199
442
25–34
498
412
35–44
464
389
45–54
439
275
55–59
310
228
60–64
257
294
65–74
332
141
75–84
159
53
85+
60
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,192 | 18.6% |
| 18 and over | 5,217 | 81.4% |
| 65 and over | 1,039 | 16.2% |
| Median age | 41.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78.5%
Black or African American
11.3%
Asian
4.7%
Two or more races
3.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.3%
Other race
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,097 | 78.5% |
| Black or African American | 733 | 11.3% |
| Asian | 302 | 4.7% |
| Two or more races | 252 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 85 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 25 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.9% | 33.0% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.1% | 26.9% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.7% | 26.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.3% | 13.2% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
5.9%
$10k–$15k
0.5%
$15k–$25k
5.0%
$25k–$35k
7.5%
$35k–$50k
9.4%
$50k–$75k
15.6%
$75k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
16.0%
$150k–$200k
17.5%
$200k+
10.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 17.5% |
| $200k+ | 10.8% |
| Median income | $89,659 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.4%
$50k–$100k
0.2%
$100k–$150k
2.8%
$150k–$200k
13.9%
$200k–$300k
51.4%
$300k–$500k
29.7%
$500k–$1M
1.2%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $267,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,183 |
| Owner occupied | 73.5% |
| Renter occupied | 26.5% |
| Vacant | 4.2% |
| Single-family detached | 59.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 30.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 12.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% |
| 3 or more | 15.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.9% |
| Electricity | 24.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| Fuel oil | 12.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,279 | 45.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 149 | 5.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 487 | 17.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 880 | 31.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 676 | 24.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 801 | 28.7% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.7% | 34.9% |
| Married | 52.8% | 46.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 11.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
25.0%
Some college, no degree
22.5%
Associate's degree
8.6%
Bachelor's degree
21.5%
Graduate / professional
16.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 99 | 7.1% |
| Kindergarten | 50 | 3.6% |
| Elementary school | 641 | 45.7% |
| High school | 265 | 18.9% |
| College / grad school | 347 | 24.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.0%
Manufacturing
12.0%
Professional & management
10.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.4%
Finance & real estate
7.3%
Retail trade
6.7%
Construction
6.6%
Other services
6.1%
Information
4.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Public administration
2.0%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.1% |
| Service | 17.7% |
| Sales & office | 20.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.9% |
| Production & transportation | 7.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.0% |
| Government | 7.8% |
| Self-employed | 7.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.5% |
| Carpool | 4.8% |
| Public transit | 7.0% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Work from home | 11.7% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.1 |
Poverty
All people
4.9%
Under 18 years
4.7%
18 and over
5.0%
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
2.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.8% |
| Retirement income | 24.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.3% |
| High blood pressure | 31.8% |
| High cholesterol | 30.7% |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 23.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.9% |
| Binge drinking | 19.2% |
| No physical activity | 20.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.0% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.3% |
| No health insurance | 9.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.1% |
| Visited dentist | 69.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 11.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 402 | 7.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.6% |
| Under 18 | 6.0% |
| 18–64 years | 8.0% |
| 65 and over | 25.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.8% |
| Public insurance | 30.1% |
| No insurance | 5.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,160 | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 212 | 3.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 83 | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 115 | 1.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,032 | 94.1% |
| Born in same state | 5,982 | 93.3% |
| Born in different state | 4,965 | 77.5% |
| Foreign born | 50 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 377 | 5.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 248 | 65.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,821 | 28.4% |
| French | 545 | 8.5% |
| Arab | 223 | 3.5% |
| Norwegian | 31 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 17 | 0.3% |
| English | 7 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 4 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 4 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.6% |
| Internet access | 94.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19070
What city is ZIP code 19070 in?
ZIP code 19070 is primarily assigned to Morton, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 19070 in?
ZIP code 19070 falls within Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of ZIP code 19070?
ZIP code 19070 has an estimated population of 6,409 residents, with a density of 6,046 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 19070?
The median household income in ZIP code 19070 is $89,659, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19070?
The median home value in ZIP code 19070 is $267,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 19070 in?
ZIP code 19070 observes the EST timezone.