19029 ZIP Code – Essington, Pennsylvania
19029 is a small ZIP code in Essington, Pennsylvania, part of Delaware County with a population of approximately 3,988 residents. The median household income of $51,611 is below the Pennsylvania average and below the national average. At $171,700, median home values run below the national average, with 65.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,231 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 78% single-family (increasing), 19% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 12.1%, well above the national average. About 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 18.7%, below the national average. The population has a median age of 42.1, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 19113, 19074, 19078.
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ZIP 19029 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 19029 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,988 | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $51k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $171k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,231 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.1% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.0% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.7% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 19113 – Philadelphia
- 19074 – Norwood
- 19078 – Ridley Park
- 19076 – Prospect Park
- 19032 – Folcroft
- 19022 – Crum Lynne
- 08027 – Gibbstown
- 19033 – Folsom
- 19043 – Holmes
- 19036 – Glenolden
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19113 | PHILADELPHIA | Not provided | Not provided |
| 19074 | NORWOOD | 5,926 | $83,104 |
| 19078 | RIDLEY PARK | 11,671 | $90,890 |
| 19076 | PROSPECT PARK | 6,449 | $63,088 |
| 19032 | FOLCROFT | 6,758 | $56,650 |