Delaware County GIS Maps
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Delaware County, Pennsylvania, has 576,830 residents and covers 183.8 square miles. The population grew 3.2% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Delaware County is 42045.
Chester is the county's largest population center. Delaware County also includes 39 zip codes, 17 public school districts and 65 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Delaware County Trends
- Population
- 576,830▴
- Median Home Value
- $302,400▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 84,904▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Delaware County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Delaware County Population
Delaware County had 576,830 residents in 2020. That was 3.2% higher than in 2010. Delaware County added 25,966 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. Chester is the largest city in the county, but it accounts for only about 6% of the total population. The county is fairly spread out, with about 3,138 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Upper Darby, Media and Havertown.
Population Trend in Delaware County PA
Delaware County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Delaware County Zip Codes
Delaware County has 39 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Upper Darby (19082), Media (19063) and Havertown (19083). Upper Darby is the largest zip by population, with about 42,761 residents or 7% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 20% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Delaware County PA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19082 | Upper Darby | 42,761 | ▴ 4.3% |
| 19063 | Media | 38,338 | ▴ 7.4% |
| 19083 | Havertown | 36,964 | ▴ 3% |
| 19013 | Chester | 34,252 | ▾ -2.5% |
| 19026 | Drexel Hill | 32,021 | ▴ 4.2% |
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Delaware County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Delaware County Demographics
Delaware County has a median age of 39, which makes the county a little younger than Pennsylvania overall. About 22.1% of residents are under 18, while 17% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 31.4% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 41.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 34.5%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Delaware County PA
Median Age
39
Under 18
22.1%
Age 65+
17%
Bachelor's+
41.6%
Delaware County School Districts
Delaware County is served by 17 public school districts with 84,904 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Upper Darby, West Chester Area and Haverford Township. Those three districts account for about 36% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Delaware County PA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Darby School District | 12,173 | 14.3% | ▾ -1.3% |
| West Chester Area School District | 11,987 | 14.1% | ▾ -0.5% |
| Haverford Township School District | 6,477 | 7.6% | ▾ -1.5% |
| Ridley School District | 5,539 | 6.5% | ▾ -0.5% |
| William Penn School District | 4,499 | 5.3% | ▾ -0.1% |
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Delaware County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Delaware County Housing & Real Estate
Delaware County has a median home value of $302,400 and a median gross rent of $1,315. About 70% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Pennsylvania median, while rents come in above the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $290,000 and homes spent about 33 days on the market.
Delaware County Housing Mix
Delaware County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Delaware County Housing Trends
Delaware County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Delaware County, PA
Delaware County has 19,625 business listings across 1,006 categories. The largest categories in Delaware County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (428, 2.2%), Auto Repair (326, 1.7%), and Real Estate Agents (309, 1.6%). The full Delaware County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Delaware County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Delaware County, PA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 428 | 2.2% |
| Auto Repair | 326 | 1.7% |
| Real Estate Agents | 309 | 1.6% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 304 | 1.5% |
| ATMs | 294 | 1.5% |
| Contractors | 286 | 1.5% |
| Insurance Agencies | 264 | 1.3% |
| Hair Salons | 241 | 1.2% |
| Parks & Recreation | 236 | 1.2% |
| Medical Offices | 229 | 1.2% |
Delaware County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Synergy Print Design | 3D Printing Service | Prospect Park |
| Rosewood Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Broomall |
| Villanova U-Shop | Academic Bookstore | Villanova |
| Bishop Hill Apartments | Accommodation | Upper Darby Twp |
| Johnson, Johnson & Associates | Accountant | Lansdowne |
| Glen Mills School Recreation Center | Active Life | Glen Mills |
| Havertown Community Acupuncture | Acupuncture | Haverford Twp |
| Kisasa Institute of Adult Education | Adult Education | Upper Darby |
| Birds and Bees Risque | Adult Entertainment | Concord Twp |
| BSI Exhibits | Advertising Agency | Garnet Valley |
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Delaware County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Delaware County Basemaps
Delaware County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Delaware County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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