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 High-density area
- $204,384
- Median income Above-median income area
- $855,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 75.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 19312 (Berwyn, PA) rose +5.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 265.6 in 2023 to 280.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $92,757. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $855,000 (276% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 87.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,768.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chester County, so 19312 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 19312
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Berwyn, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19312.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
126 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
84 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 38
Accommodation and food services
38 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 35
Health care and social assistance
35 establishments
- Construction 34
Construction
34 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 19312?
47.3
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
18.6%
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?
$204,384
Median Household Income
+162% vs state ZIP avg
$92,757
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
28.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19312 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Berwyn, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$204,384 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,642 Pennsylvania 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
4,737housing units
4,737
Total Housing Units
4,449
Occupied Units
288
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$855,000
Median Home Value
+276% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 19312 vs 19333 →
ZIP 19312 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19087
Wayne (19087)
32,225 residents
- 19355
Malvern (19355)
24,760 residents
- 19406
King Of Prussia (19406)
23,441 residents
- 19010
Bryn Mawr (19010)
21,103 residents
- 19073
Newtown Square (19073)
18,332 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
- 19301 6,402
Paoli (19301)
6,402 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19312 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19312 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
- 19456
Oaks (19456)
$205,500 median income
- 19312
Berwyn (19312)
$204,384 median income
- 19333
Devon (19333)
$173,107 median income
- 19087
Wayne (19087)
$171,179 median income
- 19355
Malvern (19355)
$169,417 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
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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19312, 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 (11,539 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 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.
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