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U.S. ZIP Code · PA19079

Delaware County · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

Typical home value

$195,752[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.3%
5-year / yr
+6.1%
10-year / yr
+8.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-31.1%
vs metro
-51.1%
vs state
-16.2%
ZIP 19079 location in PA
Location of ZIP 19079 in PA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 19079 is worth $195,752 — 51.1% below the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,295 a month — a 7.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 2.2%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,295[2]
Gross yield
7.9%[2]
Cap rate
4.8%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
2.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,282[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Delaware County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
8,745[3]
Median household income
$67,454[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Delaware County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-1,527[5]
Moved in
12,369
Moved out
13,896

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
  • Academy Park HS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Southeast Delco SD

    1,286 students

  • Sharon Hill Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Southeast Delco SD

    530 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield7.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.8%
Annual rent$15,540

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$990
Loan principal$156,602
Down payment$39,150
Total interest paid$199,737

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.17
Monthly cost to own$1,510
Monthly rent$1,295

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
55th percentile[1]
Rental yield
81st percentile[2]
Property tax
78th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 19079?
The typical home in 19079 is worth $195,752, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 19079?
Home values in 19079 are down 0.3% over the past year, and up 6.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 19079?
A typical home in 19079 rents for about $1,295 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 19079?
The effective property tax rate in 19079 is 2.2% — roughly $4,282 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 19079?
ZIP code 19079 has a population of 8,745 and a median household income of $67,454.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Philadelphia, PA

    Typical home
    $196,947
    Gross yield
    10.1%
  • Eddystone, PA

    Typical home
    $198,168
    Gross yield
  • Philadelphia, PA

    Typical home
    $192,265
    Gross yield
    9.1%
  • Wilmington, DE

    Typical home
    $201,291
    Gross yield
    9.0%
  • Millbourne, PA

    Typical home
    $202,022
    Gross yield
    8.3%
  • Philadelphia, PA

    Typical home
    $203,861
    Gross yield
    8.7%

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