Chadds Ford, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19317
Delaware County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,530
- 174/sq mi High-density area
- $174,408
- Median income Above-median income area
- $624,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 73.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chadds Ford pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 174
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19317 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 19317 (Chadds Ford, PA) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 218.1 in 2023 to 232.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19317 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chadds Ford, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, home to 9,530 residents across 54.7 square miles, a density of 174 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19317 skews affluent, with a median household income of $174,408 (124% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $92,527. The poverty rate is 2.6%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $624,900 (175% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 91.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,937.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 73.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Delaware County, so 19317 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 19317
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chadds Ford, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19317.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
98 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
54 establishments
- Finance and insurance 39
Finance and insurance
39 establishments
- Retail trade 34
Retail trade
34 establishments
- Construction 29
Construction
29 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 19317, Chadds Ford, 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
9,530
Population
54.7
Area (sq mi)
174
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19317?
43.9
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
12.9%
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?
$174,408
Median Household Income
+124% vs state ZIP avg
$92,527
Per Capita Income
2.6%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19317 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Chadds Ford, 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)
$174,408 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
4,193housing units
4,193
Total Housing Units
4,044
Occupied Units
149
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$624,900
Median Home Value
+175% vs state ZIP avg
$1,937
Median Rent
1987
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
+6.5%
YoY Change (2024)
232
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+132%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19317 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 169 |
| 2021 | +5.6% | 179 |
| 2022 | +15.5% | 206 |
| 2023 | +5.7% | 218 |
| 2024 | +6.5% | 232 |
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 424 business establishments in ZIP 19317, employing approximately 5,229 people with a combined annual payroll of $384,751,000.
424
Businesses
5,229
Employees
$384.8M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 98 | 23.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 54 | 12.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 39 | 9.2% |
| Retail trade | 34 | 8.0% |
| Construction | 29 | 6.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 6.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 27 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 5.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.2% |
| Information | 5 | 1.2% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 4 | 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 19317 vs 19735 →
ZIP 19317 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19382
West Chester (19382)
52,388 residents
- 19348
Kennett Square (19348)
22,232 residents
- 19803
Wilmington (19803)
21,364 residents
- 19060 11,368
Garnet Valley (19060)
11,368 residents
- 19317 9,530
Chadds Ford (19317)
9,530 residents
- 19807 7,405
Wilmington (19807)
7,405 residents
- 19373 4,273
Thornton (19373)
4,273 residents
- 19383 3,169
West Chester (19383)
3,169 residents
- 19710 41
Montchanin (19710)
41 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19317 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19317 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19732
Rockland (19732)
$236,000 median income
- 19373
Thornton (19373)
$192,708 median income
- 19060
Garnet Valley (19060)
$185,043 median income
- 19317
Chadds Ford (19317)
$174,408 median income
- 19807
Wilmington (19807)
$153,341 median income
- 19803
Wilmington (19803)
$135,218 median income
- 19382
West Chester (19382)
$132,091 median income
- 19348
Kennett Square (19348)
$123,526 median income
- 19383 $23,514
West Chester (19383)
$23,514 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19317 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19735 | Winterthur, DE | 12 | 3.6 mi |
| 19807 | Wilmington, DE | 7,405 | 4.2 mi |
| 19710 | Montchanin, DE | 41 | 4.4 mi |
| 19382 | West Chester, PA | 52,388 | 4.9 mi |
| 19383 | West Chester, PA | 3,169 | 6.5 mi |
| 19732 | Rockland, DE | 25 | 5.4 mi |
| 19373 | Thornton, PA | 4,273 | 4.7 mi |
| 19060 | Garnet Valley, PA | 11,368 | 5.7 mi |
| 19803 | Wilmington, DE | 21,364 | 5.1 mi |
| 19348 | Kennett Square, PA | 22,232 | 6.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19317, 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 (9,530 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 19317 in?
ZIP code 19317 (Chadds Ford) is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Delaware County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/delaware-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 19317?
ZIP code 19317 in Chadds Ford, PA has a population of 9,530 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19317?
The median household income in ZIP 19317 is $174,408, which is 129% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19317?
The median home value in ZIP 19317 is $624,900, which is 125% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19317?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19317 is White at 77.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19317?
ZIP code 19317 has 424 business establishments employing approximately 5,229 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19317?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19317 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (98), Health care and social assistance (54), Finance and insurance (39). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19317?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19317 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. 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 19317?
In ZIP code 19317, 86.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 73.2% 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 19317?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19317 is 28.4 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 19317?
In ZIP code 19317, approximately 91.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19317?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19317 is 2.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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