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Brookhaven, PA
Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 19015.
Population
8,331
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
4,876
ZIP codes
1
Brookhaven and its ZIP codes
Brookhaven at a glance
- Brookhaven is about 17 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 131st most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $91,042 a year, 17% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $284,700 (12% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,487 a month.
Local data for Brookhaven, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brookhaven, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,042
Poverty rate
4.1%
Median home value
$284,700
Median rent
$1,487/mo
Homeownership
84.9%
Bachelor's or higher
33.0%
Median age
43.7
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,242), German Americans (1,988), Italian Americans (1,936).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Delaware County. PPP loans are for Brookhaven.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -1.3 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
$16M
383 loans, 1,709 jobs reported
How people get to work
Brookhaven, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.3%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home12.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brookhaven, 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
89° / 27°F
41.6 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Brookhaven
1 in or overlapping Brookhaven. Population shown
Cities near Brookhaven
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ParksideBorough | 0.8 mi | 0.2 |
| UplandBorough | 1.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Rose ValleyBorough | 1.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Village Green-Green RidgeCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 1.9 |
| ChesterCity | 2.4 mi | 4.8 |
| WoodlynCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 1.7 |
| SwarthmoreBorough | 3 mi | 1.4 |
| EddystoneBorough | 3.3 mi | 1 |
| MediaBorough | 3.3 mi | 0.8 |
| Ridley ParkBorough | 3.4 mi | 1.1 |
| TrainerBorough | 3.4 mi | 1.1 |
| FolsomCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.2 |
| LinwoodCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.6 |
| RutledgeBorough | 3.9 mi | 0.1 |
| BoothwynCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1.2 |
| Chester HeightsBorough | 4.2 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brookhaven, PA in?
- Brookhaven is in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Brookhaven, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Brookhaven include 19015.
- What is the population of Brookhaven, PA?
- About 8,331 people live in Brookhaven, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brookhaven?
- Nearby places include Parkside (0.8 mi), Upland (1.4 mi), Rose Valley (1.5 mi), Village Green-Green Ridge (1.8 mi), Chester (2.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023