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Folcroft, PA
Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 19032.
Population
6,772
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
5,437
ZIP codes
1
Folcroft and its ZIP codes
Folcroft at a glance
- Folcroft is about 19 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 181st among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $61,306, 21% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,500 (33% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,329 a month.
Local data for Folcroft, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Folcroft, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,306
Poverty rate
16.2%
Median home value
$171,500
Median rent
$1,329/mo
Homeownership
67.6%
Bachelor's or higher
21.9%
Median age
30.5
Average commute
27.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (545), German Americans (417), Polish Americans (332).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Delaware County. PPP loans are for Folcroft.
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
$29M
345 loans, 2,423 jobs reported
How people get to work
Folcroft, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.9%
- Carpooled13.4%
- Public transit2.1%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.8%
- Worked from home15.6%
Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Folcroft, 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 Folcroft
1 in or overlapping Folcroft. Population shown
Cities near Folcroft
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GlenoldenBorough | 0.8 mi | 1 |
| NorwoodBorough | 1 mi | 0.8 |
| Sharon HillBorough | 1.2 mi | 0.8 |
| CollingdaleBorough | 1.6 mi | 0.9 |
| Prospect ParkBorough | 1.7 mi | 0.7 |
| ColwynBorough | 1.9 mi | 0.3 |
| DarbyBorough | 2.2 mi | 0.8 |
| AldanBorough | 2.2 mi | 0.6 |
| FolsomCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 1.2 |
| RutledgeBorough | 2.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Clifton HeightsBorough | 2.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Ridley ParkBorough | 2.8 mi | 1.1 |
| MortonBorough | 2.8 mi | 0.4 |
| YeadonBorough | 2.9 mi | 1.6 |
| LansdowneBorough | 3.4 mi | 1.2 |
| WoodlynCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Folcroft, PA in?
- Folcroft is in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Folcroft, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Folcroft include 19032.
- What is the population of Folcroft, PA?
- About 6,772 people live in Folcroft, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Folcroft?
- Nearby places include Glenolden (0.8 mi), Norwood (1 mi), Sharon Hill (1.2 mi), Collingdale (1.6 mi), Prospect Park (1.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023