Chester, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19013
Delaware County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 35,130
- 2,372/sq mi High-density area
- $41,261
- Median income Below-median income area
- $83,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chester pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 5th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,372
- people per sq mi
- 39%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19013 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 19013 (Chester, PA) rose +10.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 262.1 in 2023 to 288.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19013 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, with 35,130 residents across 14.8 square miles, a density of 2,372 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19013 reports a modest median household income of $41,261 (47% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,679. Economic pressure is pronounced: 29.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 17.6%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $83,700 (63% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $1,099; owner occupancy is 39.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Delaware County, so 19013 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 19013
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chester, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19013.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
92 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
73 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
59 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
38 establishments
- Construction 31
Construction
31 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 19013, Chester, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
35,130
Population
14.8
Area (sq mi)
2,372
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19013?
33.0
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
4.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$41,261
Median Household Income
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$22,679
Per Capita Income
29.2%
Poverty Rate
17.6%
Unemployment Rate
22.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19013 ranks nationally
Chester, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$41,261 6th percentile higher than 6% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,685housing units
15,685
Total Housing Units
13,120
Occupied Units
2,565
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$83,700
Median Home Value
-63% vs state ZIP avg
$1,099
Median Rent
1950
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+10.3%
YoY Change (2024)
289
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+189%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19013 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +189% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +12.9% | 177 |
| 2021 | +6.8% | 189 |
| 2022 | +27.6% | 241 |
| 2023 | +8.9% | 262 |
| 2024 | +10.3% | 289 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 454 business establishments in ZIP 19013, employing approximately 12,617 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,022,887,000.
454
Businesses
12,617
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 92 | 20.3% |
| Retail trade | 73 | 16.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 59 | 13.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 38 | 8.4% |
| Construction | 31 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 2.9% |
| Information | 12 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 10 | 2.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 19013 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19013
Chester (19013)
35,130 residents
- 19014
Aston (19014)
21,206 residents
- 19061
Marcus Hook (19061)
19,997 residents
- 19015
Brookhaven (19015)
16,632 residents
- 19086 11,420
Wallingford (19086)
11,420 residents
- 19078 11,067
Ridley Park (19078)
11,067 residents
- 19081 10,337
Swarthmore (19081)
10,337 residents
- 19033 7,777
Folsom (19033)
7,777 residents
- 19094 4,406
Woodlyn (19094)
4,406 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19013 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19013 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19086
Wallingford (19086)
$148,920 median income
- 19081
Swarthmore (19081)
$134,135 median income
- 19033
Folsom (19033)
$114,400 median income
- 19014
Aston (19014)
$96,781 median income
- 19078
Ridley Park (19078)
$94,681 median income
- 19015
Brookhaven (19015)
$82,450 median income
- 19061
Marcus Hook (19061)
$82,005 median income
- 19094
Woodlyn (19094)
$64,150 median income
- 19022 $48,969
Crum Lynne (19022)
$48,969 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19013 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19015 | Brookhaven, PA | 16,632 | 1.7 mi |
| 08014 | Bridgeport, NJ | 504 | 2.3 mi |
| 19086 | Wallingford, PA | 11,420 | 3.0 mi |
| 19022 | Crum Lynne, PA | 3,669 | 2.3 mi |
| 19094 | Woodlyn, PA | 4,406 | 2.4 mi |
| 19014 | Aston, PA | 21,206 | 3.2 mi |
| 19061 | Marcus Hook, PA | 19,997 | 3.4 mi |
| 19081 | Swarthmore, PA | 10,337 | 3.8 mi |
| 19078 | Ridley Park, PA | 11,067 | 3.4 mi |
| 19033 | Folsom, PA | 7,777 | 3.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19013, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (35,130 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 19013 in?
ZIP code 19013 (Chester) is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Delaware County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/delaware-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 19013?
ZIP code 19013 in Chester, PA has a population of 35,130 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19013?
The median household income in ZIP 19013 is $41,261, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19013?
The median home value in ZIP 19013 is $83,700, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19013?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19013 is African American at 72.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19013?
ZIP code 19013 has 454 business establishments employing approximately 12,617 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19013?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19013 are: Health care and social assistance (92), Retail trade (73), Other services (except public administration) (59). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19013?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19013 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 189%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 19013?
In ZIP code 19013, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 19013?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19013 is 22.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19013?
In ZIP code 19013, approximately 39.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 61.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19013?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19013 is 29.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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