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Rutledge, PA
Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 19070.
Population
935
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
6,539
ZIP codes
1
Rutledge and its ZIP codes
Rutledge at a glance
- Rutledge is about 22 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $135,313 a year, 74% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $396,800 (56% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,679 a month.
Local data for Rutledge, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rutledge, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$135,313
Poverty rate
3.1%
Median home value
$396,800
Median rent
$1,679/mo
Homeownership
87.5%
Bachelor's or higher
56.2%
Median age
44.8
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (298), Italian Americans (129), German Americans (124).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Delaware County. PPP loans are for Rutledge.
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
How people get to work
Rutledge, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.3%
- Carpooled3.4%
- Public transit6.3%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home19.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rutledge, 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 Rutledge
1 in or overlapping Rutledge. Population shown
Cities near Rutledge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MortonBorough | 0.7 mi | 0.4 |
| FolsomCensus-designated place | 0.7 mi | 1.2 |
| SwarthmoreBorough | 1.2 mi | 1.4 |
| Prospect ParkBorough | 1.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Ridley ParkBorough | 1.7 mi | 1.1 |
| WoodlynCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 1.7 |
| GlenoldenBorough | 1.9 mi | 1 |
| NorwoodBorough | 2 mi | 0.8 |
| Clifton HeightsBorough | 2.5 mi | 0.6 |
| FolcroftBorough | 2.7 mi | 1.2 |
| AldanBorough | 2.7 mi | 0.6 |
| CollingdaleBorough | 2.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Rose ValleyBorough | 3.1 mi | 0.7 |
| EddystoneBorough | 3.1 mi | 1 |
| Sharon HillBorough | 3.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Drexel HillCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rutledge, PA in?
- Rutledge is in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Rutledge, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rutledge include 19070.
- What is the population of Rutledge, PA?
- About 935 people live in Rutledge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rutledge?
- Nearby places include Morton (0.7 mi), Folsom (0.7 mi), Swarthmore (1.2 mi), Prospect Park (1.5 mi), Ridley Park (1.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023