PlainZIP

Avondale, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19311

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

8,584
263/sq mi
$155,771
Median income
$540,800
Median home value
57.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
263
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19311 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19311 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Avondale, Chester County, Pennsylvania, home to 8,584 residents across 32.6 square miles, a density of 263 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19311 skews affluent, with a median household income of $155,771 (100% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $64,313. Local economic indicators show a 3.5% poverty rate alongside 1.8% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $540,800 (138% above the state average) with median rent at $1,483 per month, and 86.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 19311, plus 6 more within Chester County, give a clearer read than the 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 19311

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Avondale, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19311.

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 19311, Avondale, 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

8,584

Population

32.6

Area (sq mi)

263

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19311?

35.8

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

14.0%

Foreign-Born

White 68.5%
African American 3.4%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%

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?

$155,771

Median Household Income

+100% vs state

$64,313

Per Capita Income

3.5%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19311 ranks nationally

Avondale, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$155,771 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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 72.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,706

Total Housing Units

3,619

Occupied Units

87

Vacant Units

3.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.1%
Renter 13.9%

$540,800

Median Home Value

+138% vs state

$1,483

Median Rent

2000

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

+12.5%

YoY Change (2024)

220

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+120%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19311 have increased 12.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 156
2021 +6.3% 165
2022 +11.4% 184
2023 +6.1% 195
2024 +12.5% 220

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 178 business establishments in ZIP 19311, employing approximately 2,891 people with a combined annual payroll of $129,747,000.

178

Businesses

2,891

Employees

$129.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 24 13.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 10.1%
Retail trade 17 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 17 9.6%
Construction 16 9.0%
Wholesale trade 16 9.0%
Manufacturing 14 7.9%
Accommodation and food services 12 6.7%
Health care and social assistance 10 5.6%
Finance and insurance 8 4.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 7 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.3%

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 19311 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 19311 ranks #6 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 19311 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 19311 ranks #3 of 7 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
19374 Toughkenamon, PA 1,252 1.1 mi
19390 West Grove, PA 13,425 3.8 mi
19350 Landenberg, PA 10,921 4.3 mi
19348 Kennett Square, PA 22,232 4.2 mi
19375 Unionville, PA 104 5.6 mi
19736 Yorklyn, DE 32 5.0 mi
19707 Hockessin, DE 16,483 5.3 mi
19711 Newark, DE 51,322 7.6 mi
19716 Newark, DE 1,568 9.2 mi
19717 Newark, DE 3,770 10.0 mi

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Related Areas

Chester County Avondale, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19311 in? ▼
ZIP code 19311 (Avondale) 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 19311? ▼
ZIP code 19311 in Avondale, PA has a population of 8,584 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19311? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19311 is $155,771, which is 104% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19311? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19311 is $540,800, which is 94% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19311? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19311 is White at 68.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19311? ▼
ZIP code 19311 has 178 business establishments employing approximately 2,891 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19311? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19311 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (24), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (18), Retail trade (17). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19311? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19311 increased by 12.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 19311? ▼
In ZIP code 19311, 72.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.5% 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 19311? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19311 is 25.6 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 19311? ▼
In ZIP code 19311, approximately 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19311? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19311 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.