19029 ZIP Code
Lester, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 19029 |
| City/Town: | Lester |
| County: | Delaware |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 3,988 |
| Median Household Income: | $51,611 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,006 |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,927 |
| Median Home Value: | $171,700 |
| Land Area: | 2.2 sq miles
5.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.7 sq miles
4.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.8627, -75.2927 |
Population Information (19029 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 3,988 | -- |
| Male: | 1,989 | 49.9% |
| Female: | 1,999 | 50.1% |
| Median Age: | 39.7 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 192 | 4.8% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 212 | 5.3% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 212 | 5.3% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 155 | 3.9% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 287 | 7.2% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 590 | 14.8% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 477 | 12.0% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 490 | 12.3% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 276 | 6.9% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 371 | 9.3% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 374 | 9.4% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 220 | 5.5% |
| 85 years and over: | 132 | 3.3% |
Housing Information (19029 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $171,700 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- |
| Median rent: | $1,231 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 1,927 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 1,760 | 91.3% |
| Vacant housing units: | 167 | 8.7% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,141 | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 619 | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19029 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 2,930 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 47 | 1.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 243 | 8.3% |
| High school graduate: | 1,453 | 49.6% |
| Some college, no degree: | 473 | 16.1% |
| Associate degree: | 213 | 7.3% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 310 | 10.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 191 | 6.5% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.1% |
Income Information (19029 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $51,611 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $71,519 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $68,571 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,006 / yr. |
Employment (19029 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,183 | -- |
| Employed: | 1,951 | 89.4% |
| Unemployed: | 232 | 10.6% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,164 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,650 | 84.6% |
| Government workers: | 252 | 12.9% |
| Self-employed: | 19 | 1.0% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 30 | 1.5% |
Race & Ethnicity (19029 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,576 | 89.7% |
| Black or African American: | 83 | 2.1% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 93 | 2.3% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 121 | 3.0% |
| Two or more races: | 115 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 176 | 4.4% |
| Mexican: | 176 | 4.4% |
| Puerto Rican: | 37 | 0.9% |
| Cuban: | 139 | 3.5% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
Income Distribution (19029 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 92 | 5.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 142 | 8.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 67 | 3.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 108 | 6.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 442 | 25.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 263 | 14.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 163 | 9.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 297 | 16.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 139 | 7.9% |
| $200,000 or more: | 47 | 2.7% |
Commute to Work (19029 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,473 | 75.5% |
| Carpooled: | 175 | 9.0% |
| Public transportation: | 7 | 0.4% |
| Walked: | 73 | 3.7% |
| Other means: | 5 | 0.3% |
| Worked from home: | 135 | 6.9% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.5 min | -- |
Industry (19029 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Construction: | 99 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing: | 145 | 7.4% |
| Wholesale trade: | 24 | 1.2% |
| Retail trade: | 200 | 10.3% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 250 | 12.8% |
| Information: | 19 | 1.0% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 129 | 6.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 239 | 12.3% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 569 | 29.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 100 | 5.1% |
| Other services: | 113 | 5.8% |
| Public administration: | 64 | 3.3% |
Poverty Status (19029 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.9% |
| All people below poverty level: | -888,888,888 | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
Health Insurance (19029 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 3,782 | 94.8% |
| Private health insurance: | 2,591 | 65.0% |
| Public health coverage: | 1,775 | 44.5% |
| Without health insurance: | 206 | 5.2% |
Benefits & Assistance (19029 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,300 | 73.9% |
| Social Security income: | 685 | 38.9% |
| Retirement income: | 470 | 26.7% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 164 | 9.3% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 28 | 1.6% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 249 | 14.1% |
Housing Types (19029 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 767 | 39.8% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 651 | 33.8% |
| 2 units: | 299 | 15.5% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 147 | 7.6% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 52 | 2.7% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mobile home: | 11 | 0.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (19029 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 6 | 0.3% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 52 | 2.7% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 50 | 2.6% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 213 | 11.1% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 160 | 8.3% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 203 | 10.5% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 670 | 34.8% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 288 | 14.9% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 285 | 14.8% |
Bedrooms (19029 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 29 | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom: | 95 | 4.9% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 437 | 22.7% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,132 | 58.7% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 189 | 9.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 45 | 2.3% |
Heating Fuel (19029 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,082 | 61.5% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 44 | 2.5% |
| Electricity: | 310 | 17.6% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 282 | 16.0% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Solar energy: | 5 | 0.3% |
| Other fuel: | 21 | 1.2% |
| No fuel used: | 16 | 0.9% |
Vehicles Available (19029 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 144 | 8.2% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 818 | 46.5% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 601 | 34.1% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 197 | 11.2% |
Home Value Distribution (19029 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 25 | 2.2% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 114 | 10.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 202 | 17.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 372 | 32.6% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 344 | 30.1% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 76 | 6.7% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 8 | 0.7% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% |
Housing Costs (19029 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,597 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $593 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,231 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.35 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.10 |
Households (19029 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 1,760 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 561 | 31.9% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 156 | 8.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 563 | 32.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 494 | 28.1% |
| Householder living alone: | 417 | 23.7% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 556 | 31.6% |
| Average household size: | 2.26 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.89 | -- |
Marital Status (19029 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,751 | -- |
| Never married: | 764 | 43.6% |
| Now married: | 624 | 35.6% |
| Separated: | 93 | 5.3% |
| Widowed: | 125 | 7.1% |
| Divorced: | 548 | 31.3% |
School Enrollment (19029 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 773 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1 | 0.1% |
| Kindergarten: | 77 | 10.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 299 | 38.7% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 121 | 15.7% |
| College or graduate school: | 275 | 35.6% |
Veterans & Disability (19029 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 3,262 | -- |
| Veterans: | 168 | 5.2% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 3,988 | -- |
| With a disability: | 621 | 15.6% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 60 | 9.7% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 331 | 53.3% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 230 | 37.0% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19029 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 3,403 | 85.3% |
| Different house: | 566 | 14.2% |
| Same county: | 282 | 49.8% |
| Different county: | 284 | 50.2% |
| Different state: | 220 | 38.9% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (19029 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 3,892 | 97.6% |
| Foreign born: | 6 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 96 | 1600.0% |
| Not a citizen: | 96 | 1600.0% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 96 | 1600.0% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 1 | 16.7% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (19029 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,796 | -- |
| English only: | 3,665 | 96.5% |
| Language other than English: | 131 | 3.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 22 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 8 | 0.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 73 | 1.9% |
| Other languages: | 28 | 0.7% |
Computers & Internet (19029 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 1,760 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,549 | 88.0% |
Lester, PA19029