Baltimore and Ohio Railroad : Locomotive BO 2107, 1910
Folsom’s story
139 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1910.
- 1887Folsom is settled
FolsomPA
With 8,671 residents, this town was settled in 1887.
Population
8,671
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$326K
+0.8% in a year
Household income
$113K
median
Median age
37.6
years
Jobs based here
2,072
A commuter town
Is Folsom a good place to live?
Folsom’s typical household income is $113,000, against $81,000 in Pennsylvania’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. We don’t grade Folsom yet; the figures below are still real.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Folsom for work
Where Folsom’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
2,072jobs based in Folsom
3%of working residents work in town
9 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Nearby attractions
All 235 attractions →Lincoln Financial Field and 172 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Folsom. Close and well known come first.
Big draw9 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw11 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw8 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw10 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw10 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
7 mi Park & preserveSchuylkill RiverSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Schuylkill River: Emy111 at English Wikipedia, Public domain
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Getting set up
Moving to Folsom: who provides what
Folsom is unincorporated, so Delaware County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPECO Energy18.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterAqua Pa Main System1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesDelaware CountyDelaware County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDelaware County Bureau of ElectionsDelaware County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2023
ZIP codes19033, 19081, 1907819033 75% · 19081 14% · 19078 11%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Folsom.
Natural hazards
Folsom has a low natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
Folsom’s FEMA risk score stands at 20 of 100. The national flood insurance program has paid 42 claims locally since 1989. 54% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by heat waves at 11%.
20risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat wavesEarthquakes
42
paid flood claims since 1989
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
Most of Folsom’s workers head elsewhere: there are 0.5 jobs for each of them
Half the trips to work are shorter than 9 miles. Since 2013, Folsom has added 283 jobs, to 2,072 in 2023. Most working residents leave Folsom for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Philadelphia (22%), Ridley Township (8%) and Lower Merion Township (3%).
3%work in town
| Folsom | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.7% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.3% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Folsom3%
Philadelphia22%
Ridley Township8%
Lower Merion Township3%
Springfield Township3%
9 mi
median commute distance
2,072
jobs based in Folsom
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
23″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter28–44°
Spring43–64°
Summer66–85°
Fall48–67°
Nov 10
typical first frost
Apr 2
typical last frost
+2.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than Pennsylvania overall
Folsom’s age of the median resident comes in at 37.6 years. Adults 35 to 64 are 46% of residents (38% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 16% of residents (22% statewide). The share of residents in Folsom who are 65 or older: 15%. College graduates make up just over a third of adults 25 and older, against 35% across Pennsylvania.
37.6median age · PA 40.9
| Folsom | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 15% | 21% | 18% |
| Median age | 37.6 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 23% | 20% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 34% | 29% | 29% |
FolsomPennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
24%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma7%
High school33%
Some college16%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s25%
Graduate8%
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.4 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Folsom | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 15.1% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.2% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.7% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10.3% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 23.8% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 8.4% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.6% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.1% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.8% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.5% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 32.9% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.4% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.7% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 25.2% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.3% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Housing
Homes in Folsom are worth about $326K, by Zillow’s estimate
84% of Folsom households own their home. The rent at the middle of the market for Folsom comes to $1,540 a month. Bidding over the asking price: 52% of homes sold in the town.
$326KZillow home value
| Folsom | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,540 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 84% | 78% | 73% |
Typical home value
Folsom$326K
Pennsylvania$287K
Market temperature
27
days on market
100.6%
sale-to-list price
+0.8%
value change, 1 year
8
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Health
How healthy Folsom is
5.9% of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance in Folsom. Against the Pennsylvania average, Folsom comes out ahead on 6 CDC measures out of 26, and behind on 1. Two figures for adults in the town: 12% report frequent physical distress, 40% sleep under 7 hours.
| Folsom | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 35% | 35% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
6 better19 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Folsom | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 10.6% | 14.5% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 3% | 3.7% |
| Fewer adults treating high blood pressure | 75.9% | 79.2% |
Crozer Chester Medical Center
3.2 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
3.1%conserved
3.1%
conserved · 24 of 794 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Folsom Field | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Folsom
16pages on Folsom
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
34 within 15 miles of the center of Folsom
Swarthmore CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Swarthmore1.6 mi$65,494 tuitionDelaware County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Media6.2 mi$6,930 in-state tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State BrandywineUniversity or college · Public · Media6.8 mi$15,208 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Folsom residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
About Folsom
Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
Folsom is a census-designated place (CDP) in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Ridley Township. The population was 8,323 at the 2010 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 102 ft
- ZIP code
- 19033
Folsom’s neighbors
7 towns share a border with Folsom.
Ridley TownshipProspect ParkWoodlynSwarthmoreRidley ParkRutledgeSpringfield TownshipFolsom
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folsom | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ridley Township | #480 | B+ | C | B | C+ | B+ |
| Prospect Park | #644 | B | C | B− | B− | B |
| Woodlyn | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Swarthmore | #32 | A+ | D | A | A+ | A+ |
| Ridley Park | #232 | A | C | A | C+ | A− |
| Rutledge | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Springfield Township | #228 | A | C− | C | A+ | A |
Folsom, Woodlyn and Rutledge aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Folsom with a neighbor →
Questions about Folsom
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Folsom, PA a good place to live?
We don’t grade Folsom yet; the figures below are still real.