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Aldan, PA
Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 19018.
Population
4,259
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
7,137
ZIP codes
1
Aldan and its ZIP codes
Aldan at a glance
- Aldan is about 25 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 330th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $74,514 a year, 4% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $234,800 (8% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,342 a month.
Local data for Aldan, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Aldan, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,514
Poverty rate
8.9%
Median home value
$234,800
Median rent
$1,342/mo
Homeownership
73.5%
Bachelor's or higher
28.7%
Median age
40.0
Average commute
42.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (582), German Americans (396), Italian Americans (355).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Delaware County. PPP loans are for Aldan.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,852
219,222 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,094
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.9B
FY 2026, $10,262 per person
PPP loans
$25M
617 loans, 3,071 jobs reported
How people get to work
Aldan, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.8%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit9.9%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home12.4%
Average one-way commute: 42.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Aldan, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,313
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,153
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 26°F
44.1 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Aldan
1 in or overlapping Aldan. Population shown
Cities near Aldan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton HeightsBorough | 0.7 mi | 0.6 |
| CollingdaleBorough | 0.8 mi | 0.9 |
| DarbyBorough | 1.2 mi | 0.8 |
| LansdowneBorough | 1.3 mi | 1.2 |
| Sharon HillBorough | 1.5 mi | 0.8 |
| YeadonBorough | 1.6 mi | 1.6 |
| GlenoldenBorough | 1.8 mi | 1 |
| ColwynBorough | 1.8 mi | 0.3 |
| East LansdowneBorough | 2 mi | 0.2 |
| Drexel HillCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 3.2 |
| FolcroftBorough | 2.2 mi | 1.2 |
| MortonBorough | 2.3 mi | 0.4 |
| NorwoodBorough | 2.6 mi | 0.8 |
| RutledgeBorough | 2.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Prospect ParkBorough | 2.9 mi | 0.7 |
| FolsomCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Aldan, PA in?
- Aldan is in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Aldan, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Aldan include 19018.
- What is the population of Aldan, PA?
- About 4,259 people live in Aldan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Aldan?
- Nearby places include Clifton Heights (0.7 mi), Collingdale (0.8 mi), Darby (1.2 mi), Lansdowne (1.3 mi), Sharon Hill (1.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023