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Folsom, PA
Census-designated place in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 19033.
Population
8,671
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
6,939
ZIP codes
1
Folsom and its ZIP codes
Folsom at a glance
- Folsom is about 24 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 121st most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $113,064 a year, 45% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $280,100 (10% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,540 a month.
Local data for Folsom, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Folsom, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$113,064
Poverty rate
6.3%
Median home value
$280,100
Median rent
$1,540/mo
Homeownership
84.4%
Bachelor's or higher
33.5%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,761), Italian Americans (1,981), German Americans (1,606).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Delaware County. PPP loans are for Folsom.
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
PPP loans
$9.81M
177 loans, 1,367 jobs reported
How people get to work
Folsom, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.2%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit2.7%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home19.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Folsom, 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 Folsom
1 in or overlapping Folsom. Population shown
Cities near Folsom
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RutledgeBorough | 0.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Ridley ParkBorough | 0.9 mi | 1.1 |
| Prospect ParkBorough | 1.1 mi | 0.7 |
| WoodlynCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 1.7 |
| MortonBorough | 1.4 mi | 0.4 |
| SwarthmoreBorough | 1.4 mi | 1.4 |
| NorwoodBorough | 1.8 mi | 0.8 |
| GlenoldenBorough | 2 mi | 1 |
| EddystoneBorough | 2.4 mi | 1 |
| FolcroftBorough | 2.6 mi | 1.2 |
| Rose ValleyBorough | 3.1 mi | 0.7 |
| ParksideBorough | 3.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Clifton HeightsBorough | 3.1 mi | 0.6 |
| CollingdaleBorough | 3.1 mi | 0.9 |
| AldanBorough | 3.2 mi | 0.6 |
| Sharon HillBorough | 3.4 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Folsom, PA in?
- Folsom is in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Folsom, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Folsom include 19033.
- What is the population of Folsom, PA?
- About 8,671 people live in Folsom, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Folsom?
- Nearby places include Rutledge (0.7 mi), Ridley Park (0.9 mi), Prospect Park (1.1 mi), Woodlyn (1.1 mi), Morton (1.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023