19079 ZIP Code — Sharon Hill, PA

Delaware County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 19079 is located in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania, within Delaware County. It covers approximately 1.62 square miles and serves a population of 9,183 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 215/445/610.

About ZIP code 19079

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 $139,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

Median household income is $61,818. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% 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. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 19079 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

9,183

population

1.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19079 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19079

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19079. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sharon Hill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

19032 Folcroft (0.8 mi) 19153 Philadelphia (1 mi) 19023 Darby (1.2 mi) 19036 Glenolden (1.4 mi) 19074 Norwood (1.8 mi) 19018 Clifton Heights (2.1 mi) 19043 Holmes (2.2 mi) 19098 Holmes (2.3 mi) 19113 Philadelphia (2.3 mi) 19142 Philadelphia (2.3 mi) 19076 Prospect Park (2.4 mi) 19029 Essington (2.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,183
Population density	5,669 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	1.62 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.9003
Longitude	-75.2665
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	215/445/610

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.2%	33.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	26.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	26.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	13.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

9,183

Population

5,669

People per sq mi

33.0

Median age

$61,818

Median household income

$26,509

Per capita income

$139,500

Median home value

$1,232

Median monthly rent

58.6%

Home ownership

27.3%

Poverty rate

17.1%

Unemployment

2,152

Housing units

20.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

281

Under 5

313

218

5–9

242

389

10–14

434

429

15–19

478

372

20–24

415

634

25–34

706

441

35–44

491

422

45–54

471

378

55–59

421

270

60–64

300

65–74

334

75–84

108

113

85+

127

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,543	27.7%
18 and over	6,640	72.3%
65 and over	1,078	11.7%
Median age	33.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 79.3%

White 12.9%

Two or more races 4.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Asian 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	7,427	79.3%
White	1,212	12.9%
Two or more races	429	4.6%
Hispanic or Latino	182	1.9%
Asian	99	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.1%
Other race	8	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.2%	33.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	26.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	26.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	13.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 8.4%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 11.0%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.4%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	11.0%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	18.9%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$61,818

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$50k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 38.3%

$150k–$200k 24.5%

$200k–$300k 11.9%

$300k–$500k 2.2%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$139,500
Median rent / month	$1,232
Owner occupied	58.6%
Renter occupied	41.4%
Vacant	6.0%
Single-family detached	13.8%
Large apartment buildings	3.4%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	4.4%
1990–1999	1.4%
1980–1989	3.6%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	15.9%
1950–1959	34.0%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	21.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	26.2%
3 bedrooms	60.9%
4 bedrooms	6.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	20.4%
1 vehicle	39.2%
2 vehicles	33.0%
3 or more	7.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.9%
Electricity	40.5%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Fuel oil	3.7%
Wood	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	673	20.3%
Cohabiting couple	382	11.5%
Male householder, no spouse	561	16.9%
Female householder, no spouse	1,698	51.2%
Households with children under 18	1,363	41.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	848	25.6%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	60.6%	53.9%
Married	26.0%	19.3%
Separated	0.3%	1.9%
Widowed	2.2%	14.5%
Divorced	10.8%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 37.5%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.5%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	143	5.2%
Kindergarten	24	0.9%
Elementary school	1,135	41.0%
High school	810	29.3%
College / grad school	653	23.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.9%

Finance & real estate 14.6%

Retail trade 11.6%

Transportation & utilities 9.0%

Public administration 7.5%

Professional & management 6.9%

Wholesale trade 5.4%

Information 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Other services 2.0%

Manufacturing 1.5%

Construction 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.4%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	25.5%
Natural resources & construction	4.1%
Production & transportation	15.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.5%
Government	16.7%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	56.4%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	16.2%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	11.2%
Other means	3.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.5

Poverty

All people 27.3%

Under 18 years 40.9%

18 and over 22.3%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 42.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.4%
Retirement income	20.3%
Supplemental Security	14.0%
Cash public assistance	5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	41.9%
High cholesterol	29.4%
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	30.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	45.5%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.6%
Visited dentist	55.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	22.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	247	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	18.4%
65 and over	45.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.6%
Public insurance	54.8%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,589	93.5%
Spanish	241	2.8%
Other Indo-European	36	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.0%
Other languages	51	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,182	89.1%
Born in same state	8,156	88.8%
Born in different state	7,094	77.3%
Foreign born	26	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	1,001	10.9%
Not a US citizen	514	51.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	227	2.5%
French	182	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	174	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.1%
Internet access	92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19079

What city is ZIP code 19079 in?

ZIP code 19079 is primarily assigned to Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 19079 in?

ZIP code 19079 falls within Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19079?

27% of residents in ZIP code 19079 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19079?

The median home value in ZIP code 19079 is $139,500.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 19079?

Health data for ZIP code 19079 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 19079?

ZIP code 19079 has an estimated population of 9,183 residents, with a density of 5,679 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 19079 in?

ZIP code 19079 observes the EST timezone.