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Marcus Hook, PA
Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 19061.
Population
2,102
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,897
ZIP codes
1
Marcus Hook and its ZIP codes
Marcus Hook at a glance
- Marcus Hook is about 6.5 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,157, 32% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $134,200 (47% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,075 a month.
Local data for Marcus Hook, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marcus Hook, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,157
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$134,200
Median rent
$1,075/mo
Homeownership
35.8%
Bachelor's or higher
8.9%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
29.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (542), Italian Americans (312), German Americans (204).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Delaware County. PPP loans are for Marcus Hook.
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
Marcus Hook, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.8%
- Carpooled20.3%
- Public transit2.9%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marcus Hook, 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
ZIP codes in Marcus Hook
1 in or overlapping Marcus Hook. Population shown
Cities near Marcus Hook
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LinwoodCensus-designated place | 0.9 mi | 0.6 |
| TrainerBorough | 1.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Claymont, DECensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 2.2 |
| BoothwynCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 1.2 |
| Pedricktown, NJCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 1.7 |
| Ardentown, DEVillage | 3.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Village Green-Green RidgeCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.9 |
| Ardencroft, DEVillage | 3.6 mi | 0.1 |
| ChesterCity | 3.6 mi | 4.8 |
| UplandBorough | 3.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Arden, DEVillage | 3.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Bridgeport, NJCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.2 |
| ParksideBorough | 4.3 mi | 0.2 |
| BrookhavenBorough | 4.3 mi | 1.7 |
| Beckett, NJCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.7 |
| Bellefonte, DETown | 5.3 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marcus Hook, PA in?
- Marcus Hook is in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Marcus Hook, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Marcus Hook include 19061.
- What is the population of Marcus Hook, PA?
- About 2,102 people live in Marcus Hook, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marcus Hook?
- Nearby places include Linwood (0.9 mi), Trainer (1.1 mi), Claymont, DE (2.1 mi), Boothwyn (2.2 mi), Pedricktown, NJ (3.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023