Swarthmore
Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Swarthmore is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, with 6,543 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 125 ft (38 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nether Providence, 0.9 miles W.
- 6,543residents (2020 Census)
- 125 ftelevation · 38 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.6 km²
- 4,674 / sq mipopulation density
- 19081main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Swarthmore
Swarthmore ( SWORTH-mor, locally SWAHTH-mor) is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. Swarthmore was originally named Westdale in honor of painter Benjamin West, who was one of the early residents of the town. The name was changed to Swarthmore after the establishment of Swarthmore College. As of the 2020 census, Swarthmore had a population of 6,543.
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Living in Swarthmore
- Median household income
- $152,361
- Median home value
- $633,800
- Median rent
- $1,532/mo
- Median age
- 28.3
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Swarthmore had 6,543 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,543 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,674 per sq mi (1,804 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Swarthmore at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Delaware County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 6,543 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.40 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.9023° N, 75.3487° W |
| ZIP codes | 19081, 19033, 19070, 19086 |
| Official website | swarthmorepa.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4275648 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Swarthmore
- Nether Providence0.9 mi W
- Rutledge1.1 mi E
- Folsom1.3 mi SE
- Morton1.3 mi NE
- Ridley1.6 mi SE
- Woodlyn1.7 mi S
- Springfield1.9 mi N
- Rose Valley2.0 mi W
- Ridley Park2.1 mi SE
- Media2.4 mi NW
- Prospect Park2.5 mi SE
- Parkside2.9 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Swarthmore
What county is Swarthmore in?
Swarthmore is in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Swarthmore, PA?
6,543 people lived in Swarthmore at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Swarthmore, PA?
The main ZIP code is 19081. Other ZIP codes: 19033, 19070, 19086.
What is the elevation of Swarthmore?
125 feet (38 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Swarthmore?
Nether Providence (0.9 mi), Rutledge (1.1 mi), Folsom (1.3 mi), Morton (1.3 mi), Ridley (1.6 mi).
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