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Sharon Hill borough, PA

ZIP 19079 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 19079

19079 has a population of 9,014 with a median age of 33.9 yrs (48.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
12.2%-80% vs US avg
x
Black
80.5%+549% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.2%-79% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.7%-80% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
28.8%+31% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.7%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
12.4%-24% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.6%-40% vs US avg
x
High school
37.9%+45% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.7%+10% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
23.8%-29% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
27.9%-42% vs US avg
x
Never married
55.0%+63% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.1%-11% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.0%
x
Diversity Index
34/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
25.1%+119% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
46.0%+231% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.0%-34% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.7%+39% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
20.9%+158% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
49.9%+761% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanSierra LeoneanJamaican

Health & Community Indicators in 19079

Poverty Rate
25.1%+119% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.0%-34% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
46.0%+231% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
20.9%+158% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.7%+39% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.6%-18% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
29.0%+148% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
49.9%+761% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population9,014
Median age33.9
Poverty rate25.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White12.2%
Hispanic3.7%
Black80.5%
Asian1.2%
Foreign-born46.0%