Wayne, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19087
Chester County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 32,225
- 780/sq mi High-density area
- $171,179
- Median income Above-median income area
- $748,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 76.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wayne pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 780
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19087 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 19087 (Wayne, PA) rose +12.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 250.8 in 2023 to 281.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19087 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wayne, Chester County, Pennsylvania, with 32,225 residents across 41.3 square miles, a density of 780 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19087 skews affluent, with a median household income of $171,179 (120% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $93,025. The poverty rate is 4.3%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $748,200 (229% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 73.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,177.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 76.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chester County, so 19087 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 19087
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wayne, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19087.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
364 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
291 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
238 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
156 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
155 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 19087, Wayne, 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
32,225
Population
41.3
Area (sq mi)
780
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19087?
40.3
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
18.9%
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?
$171,179
Median Household Income
+120% vs state ZIP avg
$93,025
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19087 ranks nationally
Wayne, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$171,179 Top 2% higher than 98% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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
12,556housing units
12,556
Total Housing Units
11,949
Occupied Units
607
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$748,200
Median Home Value
+229% vs state ZIP avg
$2,177
Median Rent
1968
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
+12.2%
YoY Change (2024)
281
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+181%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19087 have increased 12.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 199 |
| 2021 | +7.8% | 214 |
| 2022 | +9.9% | 235 |
| 2023 | +6.6% | 251 |
| 2024 | +12.2% | 281 |
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 1,940 business establishments in ZIP 19087, employing approximately 51,865 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,563,616,000.
1,940
Businesses
51,865
Employees
$5.6B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 364 | 18.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 291 | 15.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 238 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 156 | 8.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 155 | 8.0% |
| Retail trade | 145 | 7.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 134 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 84 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 72 | 3.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 66 | 3.4% |
| Construction | 64 | 3.3% |
| Information | 50 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 48 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 37 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 1.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 0.7% |
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 19087 vs 19333 →
ZIP 19087 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19403
Norristown (19403)
44,260 residents
- 19087
Wayne (19087)
32,225 residents
- 19406
King Of Prussia (19406)
23,441 residents
- 19010
Bryn Mawr (19010)
21,103 residents
- 19073
Newtown Square (19073)
18,332 residents
- 19428 16,580
Conshohocken (19428)
16,580 residents
- 19312 11,539
Berwyn (19312)
11,539 residents
- 19085 8,932
Villanova (19085)
8,932 residents
- 19333 6,895
Devon (19333)
6,895 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19087 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19087 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19085
Villanova (19085)
$250,000 median income
- 19312
Berwyn (19312)
$204,384 median income
- 19333
Devon (19333)
$173,107 median income
- 19087
Wayne (19087)
$171,179 median income
- 19301
Paoli (19301)
$167,348 median income
- 19010
Bryn Mawr (19010)
$144,471 median income
- 19073
Newtown Square (19073)
$134,839 median income
- 19428
Conshohocken (19428)
$122,835 median income
- 19406
King Of Prussia (19406)
$116,847 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19087 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19333 | Devon, PA | 6,895 | 1.9 mi |
| 19406 | King Of Prussia, PA | 23,441 | 2.5 mi |
| 19085 | Villanova, PA | 8,932 | 3.1 mi |
| 19312 | Berwyn, PA | 11,539 | 3.4 mi |
| 19301 | Paoli, PA | 6,402 | 4.5 mi |
| 19405 | Bridgeport, PA | 5,127 | 4.3 mi |
| 19010 | Bryn Mawr, PA | 21,103 | 4.5 mi |
| 19403 | Norristown, PA | 44,260 | 6.2 mi |
| 19073 | Newtown Square, PA | 18,332 | 5.8 mi |
| 19428 | Conshohocken, PA | 16,580 | 5.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19087, 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 (32,225 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 19087 in?
ZIP code 19087 (Wayne) is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Chester County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chester-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 19087?
ZIP code 19087 in Wayne, PA has a population of 32,225 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19087?
The median household income in ZIP 19087 is $171,179, which is 124% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19087?
The median home value in ZIP 19087 is $748,200, which is 169% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19087?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19087 is White at 72.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19087?
ZIP code 19087 has 1,940 business establishments employing approximately 51,865 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19087?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19087 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (364), Finance and insurance (291), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (238). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19087?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19087 increased by 12.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 181%. 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 19087?
In ZIP code 19087, 86.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 76.8% 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 19087?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19087 is 25.5 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 19087?
In ZIP code 19087, approximately 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19087?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19087 is 4.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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