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19029

Essington, PA

Total Population
3,988
Median Household Income
$51,611
Median Home Value
$171,700
Median Rent
$1,231

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$51,611
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$171,700
100.3% above state median
Rent
$1,231
100% above state median
Median Age
39.7 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Essington, PA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 10.6% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 15.9% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$51,611
-31.3% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-55,275,988
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.26 people

Total Households
1,760
Family Households
31.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
33.8%
#2 Industry
Finance
23.4%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
14.2%
Total Employed Residents:1,022

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.3%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
4.2%
73 workers
Public Transit
0.4%
7 workers
Total Commuting Workers:1,733
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
89.4%
1,951 employed
Labor Force
2,183
232 unemployed
Median Age
39.7 years
Per Capita Income
$32,066
Poverty Rate
15.9%

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