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Linwood, PA
Census-designated place in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
Population
3,921
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
6,036
ZIP codes
0
Linwood and its ZIP codes
Linwood at a glance
- Linwood is about 21 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 366th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $80,484, 3% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,400 (41% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,327 a month.
Local data for Linwood, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Linwood, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,484
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$151,400
Median rent
$1,327/mo
Homeownership
52.3%
Bachelor's or higher
17.5%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
27.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (643), Irish Americans (515), Italian Americans (422).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Delaware County. PPP loans are for Linwood.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -1.2 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
Linwood, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.2%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home13.1%
Average one-way commute: 27.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Linwood, 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
Cities near Linwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus HookBorough | 0.9 mi | 1.1 |
| TrainerBorough | 1.3 mi | 1.1 |
| BoothwynCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 1.2 |
| Claymont, DECensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 2.2 |
| Village Green-Green RidgeCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 1.9 |
| Ardentown, DEVillage | 3.1 mi | 0.2 |
| UplandBorough | 3.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Ardencroft, DEVillage | 3.5 mi | 0.1 |
| ChesterCity | 3.5 mi | 4.8 |
| Arden, DEVillage | 3.5 mi | 0.2 |
| BrookhavenBorough | 3.8 mi | 1.7 |
| ParksideBorough | 3.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Pedricktown, NJCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.7 |
| Bridgeport, NJCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Chester HeightsBorough | 5 mi | 2.2 |
| Rose ValleyBorough | 5.2 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Linwood, PA in?
- Linwood is in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Linwood, PA?
- About 3,921 people live in Linwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Linwood?
- Nearby places include Marcus Hook (0.9 mi), Trainer (1.3 mi), Boothwyn (1.4 mi), Claymont, DE (2.1 mi), Village Green-Green Ridge (2.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023