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Parkside, PA
Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
Population
2,321
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
11,278
ZIP codes
0
Parkside and its ZIP codes
Parkside at a glance
- Parkside is about 39 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $93,929 a year, 20% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $212,600 (16% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,158 a month.
Local data for Parkside, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Parkside, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$93,929
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$212,600
Median rent
$1,158/mo
Homeownership
77.5%
Bachelor's or higher
26.9%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (639), Irish Americans (590), Italian Americans (206).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Delaware County. PPP loans are for Parkside.
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
Parkside, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.5%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit2.5%
- Walked5.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home15.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Parkside, 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 Parkside
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrookhavenBorough | 0.8 mi | 1.7 |
| UplandBorough | 0.8 mi | 0.6 |
| ChesterCity | 1.7 mi | 4.8 |
| Rose ValleyBorough | 1.9 mi | 0.7 |
| WoodlynCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 1.7 |
| Village Green-Green RidgeCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.9 |
| EddystoneBorough | 2.5 mi | 1 |
| SwarthmoreBorough | 2.8 mi | 1.4 |
| Ridley ParkBorough | 2.8 mi | 1.1 |
| FolsomCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 1.2 |
| TrainerBorough | 3.3 mi | 1.1 |
| RutledgeBorough | 3.6 mi | 0.1 |
| MediaBorough | 3.7 mi | 0.8 |
| LinwoodCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Prospect ParkBorough | 3.9 mi | 0.7 |
| MortonBorough | 4.1 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Parkside, PA in?
- Parkside is in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Parkside, PA?
- About 2,321 people live in Parkside, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Parkside?
- Nearby places include Brookhaven (0.8 mi), Upland (0.8 mi), Chester (1.7 mi), Rose Valley (1.9 mi), Woodlyn (2.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023