PlainZIP

Berwyn, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19312

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

11,539
470/sq mi
$204,384
Median income
$855,000
Median home value
75.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
470
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19312 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19312 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Berwyn, Chester County, Pennsylvania, home to 11,539 residents across 24.6 square miles, a density of 470 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19312 skews affluent, with a median household income of $204,384 (162% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $92,757. Poverty here runs at 8.2%, with unemployment measured at 4.5%. Housing costs here run $855,000 for a typical home value (276% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,768 a month; 87.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 75.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 19312 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Chester County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 19312

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Berwyn, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19312.

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 19312, Berwyn, 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

11,539

Population

24.6

Area (sq mi)

470

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19312?

47.3

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

18.6%

Foreign-Born

White 78.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 14.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$204,384

Median Household Income

+162% vs state

$92,757

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

28.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19312 ranks nationally

Berwyn, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$204,384 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 85.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 75.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,737

Total Housing Units

4,449

Occupied Units

288

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.1%
Renter 12.9%

$855,000

Median Home Value

+276% vs state

$1,768

Median Rent

1969

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

+5.5%

YoY Change (2024)

280

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+180%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19312 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +180% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.3% 203
2021 +7.0% 218
2022 +14.5% 249
2023 +6.6% 266
2024 +5.5% 280

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 526 business establishments in ZIP 19312, employing approximately 10,473 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,371,564,000.

526

Businesses

10,473

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 126 23.9%
Finance and insurance 84 16.0%
Accommodation and food services 38 7.2%
Health care and social assistance 35 6.7%
Construction 34 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 34 6.5%
Other services (except public administration) 30 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 29 5.5%
Retail trade 27 5.1%
Information 18 3.4%
Wholesale trade 16 3.0%
Utilities 14 2.7%
Educational services 14 2.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 11 2.1%
Manufacturing 8 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 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 19312 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 19312 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 19312 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 19312 ranks #3 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
19333 Devon, PA 6,895 1.6 mi
19301 Paoli, PA 6,402 1.6 mi
19073 Newtown Square, PA 18,332 3.7 mi
19087 Wayne, PA 32,225 3.4 mi
19355 Malvern, PA 24,760 4.3 mi
19085 Villanova, PA 8,932 5.4 mi
19456 Oaks, PA 737 7.0 mi
19345 Immaculata, PA 689 6.0 mi
19010 Bryn Mawr, PA 21,103 6.5 mi
19406 King Of Prussia, PA 23,441 5.6 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19312 in? ▼
ZIP code 19312 (Berwyn) 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 19312? ▼
ZIP code 19312 in Berwyn, PA has a population of 11,539 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19312? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19312 is $204,384, which is 168% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19312? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19312 is $855,000, which is 207% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19312? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19312 is White at 78.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19312? ▼
ZIP code 19312 has 526 business establishments employing approximately 10,473 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19312? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19312 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (126), Finance and insurance (84), Accommodation and food services (38). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19312? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19312 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 180%. 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 19312? ▼
In ZIP code 19312, 85.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 75.9% 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 19312? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19312 is 28.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19312? ▼
In ZIP code 19312, approximately 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19312? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19312 is 8.2% 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.