The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 19015 sells for about $249,000, or $221 per square foot.
Prices are up +10.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 14 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,222 a month.
ZIP 19015 — Brookhaven
The 19015 housing market is currently very competitive, characterized by rising home values and a low inventory of available listings. Strong demand from buyers, coupled with a limited supply, has pushed the median sale price up by over 10% year-over-year. The market remains favorable for sellers, with homes frequently selling above the asking price.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking suburban housing with relatively quick access to Philadelphia and Wilmington employment centers.
Median prices moved up 10.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 14 days on market with 2.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 101.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.5% · poverty 6.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 19015, Delaware County PA
The area is served by the Penn-Delco School District, which generally maintains stable performance ratings within the regional context.
The area is subject to standard regional flood and storm risks typical of southeastern Pennsylvania; property insurance remains available but premiums are sensitive to local hazard mapping.
The area benefits from its proximity to the Philadelphia employment core and major transit corridors like I-95, supporting steady residential demand.
Property taxes are levied by Delaware County, the local borough or township, and the Penn-Delco School District, with rates determined by annual millage adjustments.
Residents typically commute via I-95 or PA Route 352, with an average commute time of approximately 24.5 minutes to regional employment hubs.
The area features local community parks and is within short driving distance of larger regional greenbelts and shopping centers in Media and Chester.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand and low vacancy rates, driven by the area's affordability relative to the broader Philadelphia metro.
The local economy is anchored by service, retail, and healthcare sectors, with significant employment opportunities accessible in the nearby Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area.
Parcels are subject to Penn-Delco School District taxes and Delaware County municipal assessments.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 5-year summary tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 19.3% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2024)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $297,000 (19.3% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $297,000 (+19.3% vs the published ten-year series (2024)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.