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Darby, PA
Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 19023.
Population
10,687
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
12,689
ZIP codes
1
Darby and its ZIP codes
Darby at a glance
- Darby is about 44 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 78th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $39,863 a year, 49% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,900 (54% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,308 a month.
Local data for Darby, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Darby, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,863
Poverty rate
30.0%
Median home value
$117,900
Median rent
$1,308/mo
Homeownership
49.9%
Bachelor's or higher
15.5%
Median age
34.9
Average commute
36.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Jamaican Americans (306), Irish Americans (273), Italian Americans (176).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Delaware County. PPP loans are for Darby.
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
$5.92B
FY 2026, $10,262 per person
How people get to work
Darby, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone52.0%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit24.9%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.4%
- Worked from home10.5%
Average one-way commute: 36.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Darby, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
ZIP codes in Darby
1 in or overlapping Darby. Population shown
Cities near Darby
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| YeadonBorough | 0.8 mi | 1.6 |
| ColwynBorough | 0.8 mi | 0.3 |
| CollingdaleBorough | 0.9 mi | 0.9 |
| Sharon HillBorough | 1.1 mi | 0.8 |
| AldanBorough | 1.2 mi | 0.6 |
| LansdowneBorough | 1.6 mi | 1.2 |
| East LansdowneBorough | 1.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Clifton HeightsBorough | 1.8 mi | 0.6 |
| GlenoldenBorough | 2.2 mi | 1 |
| FolcroftBorough | 2.2 mi | 1.2 |
| Drexel HillCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 3.2 |
| MillbourneBorough | 2.9 mi | 0.1 |
| NorwoodBorough | 2.9 mi | 0.8 |
| MortonBorough | 3.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Prospect ParkBorough | 3.4 mi | 0.7 |
| RutledgeBorough | 3.7 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Darby, PA in?
- Darby is in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Darby, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Darby include 19023.
- What is the population of Darby, PA?
- About 10,687 people live in Darby, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Darby?
- Nearby places include Yeadon (0.8 mi), Colwyn (0.8 mi), Collingdale (0.9 mi), Sharon Hill (1.1 mi), Aldan (1.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023