19078 ZIP Code
Ridley Park, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 19078 |
| City/Town: | Ridley Park |
| County: | Delaware |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,671 |
| Median Household Income: | $90,890 |
| Per Capita Income: | $53,107 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,049 |
| Median Home Value: | $233,100 |
| Land Area: | 2.0 sq miles
5.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.8736, -75.3213 |
Population Information (19078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,671 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,626 | 48.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,045 | 51.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 685 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 731 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 659 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 564 | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 622 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,539 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,730 | 14.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,606 | 13.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 862 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 822 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,027 | 8.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 569 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 255 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $233,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,226 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,049 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,822 | 95.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 227 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,357 | 69.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,465 | 30.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,410 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 13 | 0.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 371 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,302 | 39.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,682 | 20.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 609 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,604 | 19.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 829 | 9.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19078 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $90,890 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $109,345 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $115,667 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $53,107 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,431 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,139 | 95.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 285 | 4.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,026 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,838 | 78.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,059 | 17.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 237 | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,572 | 90.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 526 | 4.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 48 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 190 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 335 | 2.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 261 | 2.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 467 | 4.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 89 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 328 | 2.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 50 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19078 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 149 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 134 | 2.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 142 | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 181 | 3.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 485 | 10.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 859 | 17.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 649 | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,256 | 26.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 491 | 10.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 476 | 9.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19078 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,591 | 74.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 486 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 207 | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 154 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 73 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 541 | 8.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19078 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 828 | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 451 | 7.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 158 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 558 | 9.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 300 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 165 | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 353 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 474 | 7.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,788 | 29.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 289 | 4.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 314 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 461 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (19078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,102 | 95.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,374 | 80.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,514 | 30.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 517 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19078 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,807 | 79.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,581 | 32.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,491 | 30.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 150 | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 149 | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 423 | 8.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19078 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,058 | 40.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,713 | 33.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 77 | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 315 | 6.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 273 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 280 | 5.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 324 | 6.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 9 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19078 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 26 | 0.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 60 | 1.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 51 | 1.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 214 | 4.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 426 | 8.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 656 | 13.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,909 | 37.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 762 | 15.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 945 | 18.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19078 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 53 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 698 | 13.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 773 | 15.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,750 | 54.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 593 | 11.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 182 | 3.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19078 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,263 | 67.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 74 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 900 | 18.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 500 | 10.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 8 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 20 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 57 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19078 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 282 | 5.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,659 | 34.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,098 | 43.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 783 | 16.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19078 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 65 | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 33 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 31 | 0.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 766 | 22.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,928 | 57.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 495 | 14.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 39 | 1.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19078 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,867 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $931 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,226 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.64 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.89 | 2.38 |
Households (19078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,822 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,133 | 44.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 996 | 20.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 913 | 18.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,301 | 27.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,469 | 30.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,438 | 29.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.41 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.06 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19078 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,723 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,822 | 38.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,281 | 48.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 99 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 409 | 8.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,479 | 31.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19078 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,435 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 256 | 10.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 130 | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,009 | 41.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 542 | 22.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 498 | 20.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,185 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 579 | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,619 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,575 | 13.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 78 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 911 | 57.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 586 | 37.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19078 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,397 | 89.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,236 | 10.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 818 | 66.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 418 | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 32 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,270 | 96.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 51 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 401 | 786.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 401 | 786.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 401 | 786.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 164 | 321.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 38 | 74.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 68 | 133.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19078 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,986 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,451 | 95.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 535 | 4.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 82 | 0.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 256 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 109 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 88 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19078 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,822 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,578 | 94.9% | 89.4% |
Ridley Park, PA19078