ZIP Code 19017

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Chester Heights · Delaware County · Pennsylvania

Population
348

151/sq mi

Median income
$166,917

▲ 119% vs US

higher than 98% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$608,600

▲ 119% vs US

higher than 91% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
77.6%

Median age 64.4

Land area
2.3 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 19017 in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania has a population of 348. The median household income is $166,917, which is 119% above the national average. Median home value is $608,600, 119% above the US average. 77.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 19017 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.3 square miles in Chester Heights, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 348 residents, producing a population density of 151 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 19017 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19017 sits at $166,917 (114% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $85,823. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $608,600 (168% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 76.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19017 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 77.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Delaware County, so you can benchmark 19017 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 19017, Chester Heights, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

348

Population

2.3

Area (sq mi)

151

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19017?

64.4

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$166,917

Median Household Income

+114% vs state

$85,823

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 92.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 77.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

137

Total Housing Units

137

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.6%
Renter 23.4%

$608,600

Median Home Value

+168% vs state

1985

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 19017, employing approximately 133 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,676,000.

17

Businesses

133

Employees

$9.7M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 41.2%
Retail trade 3 17.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 19017 vs 19342 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
19342 Glen Mills, PA 18,099 2.0 mi
19014 Aston, PA 21,206 2.5 mi
19060 Garnet Valley, PA 11,368 3.2 mi
19373 Thornton, PA 4,273 3.8 mi
19063 Media, PA 35,704 3.4 mi
19061 Marcus Hook, PA 19,997 4.5 mi
19015 Brookhaven, PA 16,632 4.1 mi
19703 Claymont, DE 14,471 6.0 mi
19319 Cheyney, PA 1,130 3.9 mi
19086 Wallingford, PA 11,420 5.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19017 in?
ZIP code 19017 (Chester Heights) 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 19017?
ZIP code 19017 in Chester Heights, PA has a population of 348 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19017?
The median household income in ZIP 19017 is $166,917, which is 119% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19017?
The median home value in ZIP 19017 is $608,600, which is 119% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19017?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19017 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19017?
ZIP code 19017 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 133 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 19017?
In ZIP code 19017, 92.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 77.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19017?
In ZIP code 19017, approximately 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Chester Heights, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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