The 19081 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Swarthmore, PA (Delaware County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 9,923. In this Pennsylvania region, an estimated 98.6% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $48,426. The median household income is $93,986, while about 1% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 19081 is approximately 37.2 years, and 19.8% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.
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In ZIP Code 19081, 98.6% of the population graduated high school, while 61.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 31.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 21.8% in this Delaware County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 0.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 21.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 9.5% |
| Associate's degree | 6.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 29.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 31.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 19081 are younger than average. The median age of 37.2 years in ZIP Code 19081 is approximately 2.36% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.3% of the population in 19081 falls in the age group 15 to 19 years, while an estimated 12.4% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.5% of 19081 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 13.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.7% |
| 85 years and over | 2.5% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 19081 is $93,986, while the region's mean household income is $137,997. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $48,426. The per capita income in ZIP Code 19081 of $48,426 is approximately 40.97% more than the per capita income in Pennsylvania overall of $34,352. An estimated 1.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 89.47% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.5% of the population in 19081 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 16.3% earn $200,000 or more per year, and 0.0% of 19081 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 4.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 9.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 18.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 12.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 16.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 19081, 97.5% is one race, while 2.5% are two or more races. Approximately 2.2% of 19081 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 19081 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (90.6%), followed by Asian (5.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.6% |
In ZIP Code 19081, 91.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Delaware County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 91.5% |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 3.0% |
| Other languages | 0.4% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 19081, an estimated 33.6% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 30.7% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Delaware County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 33.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 30.7% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 19081 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.94 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.9% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.04% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 19081 | 12.9¢/kWh | 6.04¢/kWh | 1.52¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 20.08¢/kWh | 13.16¢/kWh | 10.4¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.24¢/kWh | 13.63¢/kWh | 8.53¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 19081 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.89 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.63 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.01 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.75 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.43 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.56 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.84 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.52 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.31 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.78 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.05 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.51 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 19081, 62.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.4 minutes. Approximately 36.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 19081 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.6% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 19081 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.4% |
| Construction | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.3% |
| Retail trade | 7.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.1% |
| Information | 1.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 9.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 12.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 36.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.6% |
| Public administration | 2.6% |