19074 ZIP Code — Norwood, PA

Delaware County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 19074 is located in Norwood, Pennsylvania, within Delaware County. It covers approximately 0.78 square miles and serves a population of 5,926 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 484/610.

About ZIP code 19074

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 $208,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $83,104. 37% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

5,926

population

0.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19074 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19074

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19074. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Norwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

19076 Prospect Park (0.6 mi) 19043 Holmes (1.1 mi) 19036 Glenolden (1.1 mi) 19032 Folcroft (1.1 mi) 19098 Holmes (1.3 mi) 19029 Essington (1.6 mi) 19033 Folsom (1.6 mi) 19113 Philadelphia (1.8 mi) 19078 Ridley Park (1.8 mi) 19079 Sharon Hill (1.8 mi) 19070 Morton (2.1 mi) 19153 Philadelphia (2.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,926
Population density	7,597 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	0.78 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	39.8875
Longitude	-75.2964
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	484/610

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.7%	33.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	26.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	36.5%	26.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	13.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,926

Population

7,597

People per sq mi

41.0

Median age

$83,104

Median household income

$36,597

Per capita income

$208,700

Median home value

$1,177

Median monthly rent

67.7%

Home ownership

7.7%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

1,764

Housing units

24.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

203

5–9

204

122

10–14

123

273

15–19

275

138

20–24

138

352

25–34

355

489

35–44

493

403

45–54

406

284

55–59

286

229

60–64

230

224

65–74

226

124

75–84

125

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,100	18.6%
18 and over	4,826	81.4%
65 and over	768	13.0%
Median age	41.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.8%

Asian 4%

Black or African American 1.7%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	5,450	90.8%
Asian	241	4%
Black or African American	100	1.7%
Two or more races	85	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	76	1.3%
Other race	50	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.7%	33.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	26.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	36.5%	26.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	13.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 5.0%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 25.0%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	5.0%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	25.0%
$150k–$200k	12.6%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$83,104

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 2.3%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 32.6%

$200k–$300k 46.8%

$300k–$500k 7.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$208,700
Median rent / month	$1,177
Owner occupied	67.7%
Renter occupied	32.3%
Vacant	7.1%
Single-family detached	38.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	2.6%
1990–1999	0.6%
1980–1989	5.0%
1970–1979	4.5%
1960–1969	14.7%
1950–1959	18.6%
1940–1949	15.6%
1939 or earlier	35.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	16.7%
2 bedrooms	15.0%
3 bedrooms	43.7%
4 bedrooms	21.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	39.6%
2 vehicles	29.6%
3 or more	26.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.1%
Electricity	15.5%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%
Fuel oil	12.0%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	984	42.0%
Cohabiting couple	52	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	559	23.9%
Female householder, no spouse	746	31.9%
Households with children under 18	714	30.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	626	26.7%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.0%	39.9%
Married	47.1%	38.2%
Separated	1.1%	2.6%
Widowed	3.2%	12.1%
Divorced	7.6%	7.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 39.5%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 17.6%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.6%
Bachelor's or higher	24.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	2.2%
Kindergarten	80	6.6%
Elementary school	479	39.7%
High school	376	31.2%
College / grad school	246	20.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.2%

Retail trade 12.5%

Construction 10.9%

Professional & management 10.6%

Transportation & utilities 9.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.7%

Finance & real estate 8.1%

Other services 6.9%

Manufacturing 6.8%

Public administration 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.0%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	14.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.8%
Government	10.9%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.2%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	7.7%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 7.7%

Under 18 years 16.2%

18 and over 5.8%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 13.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.5%
Retirement income	27.0%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	5.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.2%
High blood pressure	29.9%
High cholesterol	30.5%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	22.9%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	21.1%
No physical activity	20.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	11.5%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	69.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	257	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	6.2%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	34.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.6%
Public insurance	36.3%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,771	97.4%
Spanish	215	3.7%
Other Indo-European	24	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	71	1.2%
Other languages	61	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,574	94.1%
Born in same state	5,471	92.3%
Born in different state	4,999	84.4%
Foreign born	103	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	352	5.9%
Not a US citizen	218	61.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,357	39.8%
French	526	8.9%
Arab	216	3.6%
Irish	47	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	23	0.4%
Polish	22	0.4%
English	18	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	94.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19074

What city is ZIP code 19074 in?

ZIP code 19074 is primarily assigned to Norwood, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 19074 in?

ZIP code 19074 falls within Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 19074 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 19074 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 19074?

ZIP code 19074 has an estimated population of 5,926 residents, with a density of 7,617 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19074?

The median home value in ZIP code 19074 is $208,700.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 19074?

The median household income in ZIP code 19074 is $83,104, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 19074 in?

ZIP code 19074 observes the EST timezone.