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Colwyn, PA
Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 19023.
Population
2,325
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
8,996
ZIP codes
1
Colwyn and its ZIP codes
Colwyn at a glance
- Colwyn is about 31 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $46,935 a year, 40% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $128,100 (50% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,277 a month.
Local data for Colwyn, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Colwyn, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,935
Poverty rate
34.9%
Median home value
$128,100
Median rent
$1,277/mo
Homeownership
44.6%
Bachelor's or higher
11.9%
Median age
27.7
Average commute
33.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (52), Nigerian Americans (39), German Americans (20).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Delaware County. PPP loans are for Colwyn.
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
How people get to work
Colwyn, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.5%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit25.1%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.2%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 33.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Colwyn, 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 Colwyn
1 in or overlapping Colwyn. Population shown
Cities near Colwyn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sharon HillBorough | 0.8 mi | 0.8 |
| DarbyBorough | 0.8 mi | 0.8 |
| CollingdaleBorough | 1.2 mi | 0.9 |
| YeadonBorough | 1.4 mi | 1.6 |
| AldanBorough | 1.8 mi | 0.6 |
| FolcroftBorough | 1.9 mi | 1.2 |
| GlenoldenBorough | 2.2 mi | 1 |
| East LansdowneBorough | 2.4 mi | 0.2 |
| LansdowneBorough | 2.4 mi | 1.2 |
| Clifton HeightsBorough | 2.5 mi | 0.6 |
| NorwoodBorough | 2.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Prospect ParkBorough | 3.4 mi | 0.7 |
| MillbourneBorough | 3.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Drexel HillCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 3.2 |
| MortonBorough | 3.8 mi | 0.4 |
| RutledgeBorough | 3.9 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Colwyn, PA in?
- Colwyn is in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Colwyn, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Colwyn include 19023.
- What is the population of Colwyn, PA?
- About 2,325 people live in Colwyn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Colwyn?
- Nearby places include Sharon Hill (0.8 mi), Darby (0.8 mi), Collingdale (1.2 mi), Yeadon (1.4 mi), Aldan (1.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023