19079 ZIP Code
Sharon hill, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 19079 |
| City/Town: | Sharon hill |
| County: | Delaware |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 9,183 |
| Median Household Income: | $61,818 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,724 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,525 |
| Median Home Value: | $139,500 |
| Land Area: | 1.6 sq miles
4.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.9023, -75.2657 |
Population Information (19079 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,183 | -- |
| Male: | 4,341 | 47.3% |
| Female: | 4,842 | 52.7% |
| Median Age: | 33.0 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 594 | 6.5% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 460 | 5.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 823 | 9.0% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 907 | 9.9% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 787 | 8.6% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,340 | 14.6% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 932 | 10.1% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 893 | 9.7% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 799 | 8.7% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 570 | 6.2% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 634 | 6.9% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 204 | 2.2% |
| 85 years and over: | 240 | 2.6% |
Housing Information (19079 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $139,500 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- |
| Median rent: | $1,232 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 3,525 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,314 | 94.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 211 | 6.0% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,941 | 58.6% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,373 | 41.4% |
Educational Attainment (19079 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,612 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 96 | 1.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 409 | 7.3% |
| High school graduate: | 2,106 | 37.5% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,382 | 24.6% |
| Associate degree: | 479 | 8.5% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 811 | 14.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 329 | 5.9% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.0% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.3% |
Income Information (19079 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $61,818 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $71,922 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $71,021 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,724 / yr. |
Employment (19079 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,644 | -- |
| Employed: | 3,756 | 82.9% |
| Unemployed: | 774 | 17.1% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,230 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,023 | 80.5% |
| Government workers: | 627 | 16.7% |
| Self-employed: | 83 | 2.2% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 23 | 0.6% |
Race & Ethnicity (19079 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 1,212 | 13.2% |
| Black or African American: | 7,427 | 80.9% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 8 | 0.1% |
| Asian: | 99 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 8 | 0.1% |
| Two or more races: | 429 | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 182 | 2.0% |
| Mexican: | 253 | 2.8% |
| Puerto Rican: | 50 | 0.5% |
| Cuban: | 23 | 0.3% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 180 | 2.0% |
Income Distribution (19079 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 280 | 8.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 146 | 4.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 363 | 11.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 247 | 7.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 392 | 11.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 552 | 16.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 627 | 18.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 399 | 12.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 158 | 4.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 150 | 4.5% |
Commute to Work (19079 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,143 | 57.1% |
| Carpooled: | 350 | 9.3% |
| Public transportation: | 617 | 16.4% |
| Walked: | 127 | 3.4% |
| Other means: | 139 | 3.7% |
| Worked from home: | 426 | 11.3% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 40.5 min | -- |
Industry (19079 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Construction: | 34 | 0.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 58 | 1.5% |
| Wholesale trade: | 201 | 5.4% |
| Retail trade: | 435 | 11.6% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 339 | 9.0% |
| Information: | 133 | 3.5% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 547 | 14.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 260 | 6.9% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,273 | 33.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 117 | 3.1% |
| Other services: | 76 | 2.0% |
| Public administration: | 283 | 7.5% |
Poverty Status (19079 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 27.3% |
| 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 (19079 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,525 | 92.8% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,404 | 69.7% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,969 | 54.1% |
| Without health insurance: | 544 | 5.9% |
Benefits & Assistance (19079 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,492 | 75.2% |
| Social Security income: | 1,106 | 33.4% |
| Retirement income: | 673 | 20.3% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 463 | 14.0% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 170 | 5.1% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 990 | 29.9% |
Housing Types (19079 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 485 | 13.8% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,407 | 68.3% |
| 2 units: | 99 | 2.8% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 295 | 8.4% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 89 | 2.5% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 26 | 0.7% |
| 20 or more units: | 120 | 3.4% |
| Mobile home: | 4 | 0.1% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (19079 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 155 | 4.4% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 49 | 1.4% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 128 | 3.6% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 443 | 12.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 561 | 15.9% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,200 | 34.0% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 237 | 6.7% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 752 | 21.3% |
Bedrooms (19079 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 57 | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom: | 132 | 3.7% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 923 | 26.2% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,146 | 60.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 211 | 6.0% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 56 | 1.6% |
Heating Fuel (19079 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,752 | 52.9% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 69 | 2.1% |
| Electricity: | 1,341 | 40.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 121 | 3.7% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Wood: | 31 | 0.9% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% |
Vehicles Available (19079 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 676 | 20.4% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,299 | 39.2% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,092 | 33.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 247 | 7.5% |
Home Value Distribution (19079 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 33 | 1.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 372 | 19.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 744 | 38.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 475 | 24.5% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 231 | 11.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 43 | 2.2% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 43 | 2.2% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% |
Housing Costs (19079 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,401 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $790 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,232 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.87 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.63 |
Households (19079 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,314 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 673 | 20.3% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 364 | 11.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 561 | 16.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,698 | 51.2% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,363 | 41.1% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 848 | 25.6% |
| Average household size: | 2.77 | -- |
| Average family size: | 3.29 | -- |
Marital Status (19079 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,211 | -- |
| Never married: | 1,947 | 60.6% |
| Now married: | 834 | 26.0% |
| Separated: | 72 | 2.2% |
| Widowed: | 347 | 10.8% |
| Divorced: | 2,207 | 68.7% |
School Enrollment (19079 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,765 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 143 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten: | 24 | 0.9% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,135 | 41.0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 810 | 29.3% |
| College or graduate school: | 653 | 23.6% |
Veterans & Disability (19079 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,526 | -- |
| Veterans: | 247 | 3.8% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,069 | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,642 | 18.1% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 156 | 9.5% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,000 | 60.9% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 486 | 29.6% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19079 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,340 | 90.8% |
| Different house: | 680 | 7.4% |
| Same county: | 363 | 53.4% |
| Different county: | 317 | 46.6% |
| Different state: | 85 | 12.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (19079 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,182 | 89.1% |
| Foreign born: | 26 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,001 | 3850.0% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,001 | 3850.0% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,001 | 3850.0% |
| Asia: | 16 | 61.5% |
| Africa: | 586 | 2253.8% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 348 | 1338.5% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (19079 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,589 | -- |
| English only: | 8,011 | 93.3% |
| Language other than English: | 578 | 6.7% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 71 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 31 | 0.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 99 | 1.2% |
| Other languages: | 377 | 4.4% |
Computers & Internet (19079 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,314 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,057 | 92.2% |
Sharon hill, PA19079