19081 ZIP Code
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 19081 |
| City/Town: | Swarthmore |
| County: | Delaware |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,577 |
| Median Household Income: | $121,167 |
| Per Capita Income: | $51,548 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,872 |
| Median Home Value: | $312,600 |
| Land Area: | 2.2 sq miles
5.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.8986, -75.3475 |
Population Information (19081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,577 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,076 | 48.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,501 | 52.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 556 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 422 | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 709 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,209 | 11.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 967 | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,265 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,371 | 13.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 917 | 8.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 647 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 717 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 849 | 8.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 633 | 6.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 315 | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $312,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,404 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,872 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,712 | 95.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 160 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,132 | 84.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 580 | 15.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,714 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 88 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 46 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,330 | 19.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 622 | 9.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 393 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,859 | 27.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,376 | 35.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 63.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19081 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $121,167 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $158,803 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $165,490 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $51,548 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,613 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,160 | 91.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 453 | 8.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,106 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,030 | 78.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 826 | 16.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 304 | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,907 | 84.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 477 | 4.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 30 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 512 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 82 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 569 | 5.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 145 | 1.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 226 | 2.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 64 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 81 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 81 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19081 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 67 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 147 | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 95 | 2.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 161 | 4.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 315 | 8.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 484 | 13.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 286 | 7.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 766 | 20.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 408 | 11.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 983 | 26.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19081 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,270 | 63.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 223 | 4.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 335 | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 457 | 8.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 65 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 725 | 14.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19081 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 4 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 165 | 3.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 490 | 9.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 56 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 510 | 9.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 179 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 107 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 563 | 10.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 631 | 12.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,633 | 31.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 383 | 7.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 127 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 312 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.9% | 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 (19081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,413 | 98.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,198 | 87.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,834 | 26.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 164 | 1.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19081 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,828 | 76.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,320 | 35.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 980 | 26.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 146 | 3.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 60 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 222 | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19081 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,956 | 50.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 913 | 23.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 46 | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 169 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 198 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 558 | 14.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 16 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 16 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19081 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 42 | 1.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 35 | 0.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 57 | 1.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 21 | 0.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 404 | 10.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 616 | 15.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,305 | 33.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 121 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,271 | 32.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19081 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 116 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 301 | 7.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 825 | 21.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,520 | 39.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 746 | 19.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 364 | 9.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19081 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,733 | 73.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 14 | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 472 | 12.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 458 | 12.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 19 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 16 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19081 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 154 | 4.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,372 | 37.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,660 | 44.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 526 | 14.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19081 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 40 | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 69 | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 323 | 10.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 349 | 11.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 738 | 23.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 754 | 24.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 802 | 25.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 57 | 1.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19081 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,450 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,087 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,404 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.88 | 2.38 |
Households (19081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,712 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,019 | 54.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,076 | 29.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 490 | 13.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 939 | 25.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,296 | 34.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,327 | 35.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.44 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.11 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19081 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,240 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,736 | 40.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,113 | 49.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 81 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 243 | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,789 | 42.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19081 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,601 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 140 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 84 | 2.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 844 | 23.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 578 | 16.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,955 | 54.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,529 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 358 | 4.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,577 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 967 | 9.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 63 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 430 | 44.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 474 | 49.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19081 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,799 | 92.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 746 | 7.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 263 | 35.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 447 | 59.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 316 | 42.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 36 | 4.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,738 | 92.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 153 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 839 | 548.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 839 | 548.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 839 | 548.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 192 | 125.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 125 | 81.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 30 | 19.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 65 | 42.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 16 | 10.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19081 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,021 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,895 | 88.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,126 | 11.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 192 | 1.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 443 | 4.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 370 | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 121 | 1.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19081 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,712 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,561 | 95.9% | 89.4% |
Swarthmore, PA19081