Swarthmore borough, PA

ZIP 19081 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Swarthmore borough, PA (19081)

Median Income

$129,973

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+472

Wealth inflow

Population

10,363

Unemployment

5.6%

1.9pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 472 for ZIP 19081 (Swarthmore borough, PA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

5.6%+52% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.5%-76% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

6.0%-49% vs US avg

182

Establishments

3,784

Employees

~21 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.1%
Construction4.0%
Manufacturing9.3%
Wholesale trade0.7%
Retail trade10.0%
Transportation, utilities3.9%
Information2.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate13.1%
Professional, scientific, management10.4%
Education, health care, social31.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.6%
Other services2.7%
Public administration4.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 19081 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 2.9%, median income rose 3.8% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 2.6%.

Median Income

$129,973

+73% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate