PlainZIP

Paoli, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19301

Chester County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,402
735/sq mi
$167,348
Median income
$550,100
Median home value
75.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Paoli pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
735
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19301 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19301 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Paoli, Chester County, Pennsylvania, home to 6,402 residents across 8.7 square miles, a density of 735 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19301 skews affluent, with a median household income of $167,348 (115% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $79,943. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.1%. The typical home here is valued at $550,100 (142% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,907 monthly, and 81.1% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 75.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Chester County, so you can benchmark 19301 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 19301

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Paoli, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19301.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 19301, Paoli, 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

6,402

Population

8.7

Area (sq mi)

735

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19301?

45.0

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

19.9%

Foreign-Born

White 68.8%
African American 2.6%
Asian 21.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$167,348

Median Household Income

+115% vs state

$79,943

Per Capita Income

3.5%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19301 ranks nationally

Paoli, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$167,348 Top 2% higher than 98% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 84.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 75.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,090

Total Housing Units

2,984

Occupied Units

106

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.1%
Renter 18.9%

$550,100

Median Home Value

+142% vs state

$1,907

Median Rent

1972

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

+0.7%

YoY Change (2024)

275

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+175%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19301 have increased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +175% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.1% 202
2021 +8.6% 220
2022 +15.1% 253
2023 +8.2% 274
2024 +0.7% 275

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 492 business establishments in ZIP 19301, employing approximately 6,352 people with a combined annual payroll of $452,350,000.

492

Businesses

6,352

Employees

$452.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 119 24.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 68 13.8%
Other services (except public administration) 58 11.8%
Retail trade 47 9.6%
Finance and insurance 40 8.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 30 6.1%
Construction 26 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 4.9%
Accommodation and food services 24 4.9%
Wholesale trade 16 3.3%
Educational services 14 2.9%
Information 11 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.2%
Manufacturing 5 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.6%

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 19301 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19301 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 19301 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 19301 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
19312 Berwyn, PA 11,539 1.6 mi
19355 Malvern, PA 24,760 2.7 mi
19333 Devon, PA 6,895 3.0 mi
19345 Immaculata, PA 689 4.6 mi
19087 Wayne, PA 32,225 4.5 mi
19073 Newtown Square, PA 18,332 4.8 mi
19456 Oaks, PA 737 6.4 mi
19453 Mont Clare, PA 1,483 6.9 mi
19085 Villanova, PA 8,932 6.9 mi
19460 Phoenixville, PA 40,154 6.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Chester County

19382 standard
West Chester, PA
Pop: 52,388
19320 standard
Coatesville, PA
Pop: 52,342
19380 standard
West Chester, PA
Pop: 49,534
19335 standard
Downingtown, PA
Pop: 46,984
19460 standard
Phoenixville, PA
Pop: 40,154
19087 standard
Wayne, PA
Pop: 32,225

Related Areas

Chester County Paoli, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19301 in? ▼
ZIP code 19301 (Paoli) 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 19301? ▼
ZIP code 19301 in Paoli, PA has a population of 6,402 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19301? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19301 is $167,348, which is 119% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19301? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19301 is $550,100, which is 98% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19301? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19301 is White at 68.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19301? ▼
ZIP code 19301 has 492 business establishments employing approximately 6,352 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19301? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19301 are: Health care and social assistance (119), Professional, scientific, and technical services (68), Other services (except public administration) (58). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19301? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19301 increased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 175%. 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 19301? ▼
In ZIP code 19301, 84.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 75.7% 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 19301? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19301 is 24.9 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 19301? ▼
In ZIP code 19301, approximately 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19301? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19301 is 3.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.