PlainZIP

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
$174,408
Median income
$624,900
Median home value
73.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $92,527. The poverty rate stands at 2.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $624,900 (175% above the state average) with median rent at $1,937 per month, and 91.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 19317, plus 6 more within Delaware 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 19317

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chadds Ford, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19317.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 19317?

43.9

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

12.9%

Foreign-Born

White 77.1%
African American 0.4%
Asian 14.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

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

$92,527

Per Capita Income

2.6%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

28.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19317 ranks nationally

Chadds Ford, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$174,408 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 86.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 73.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,193

Total Housing Units

4,044

Occupied Units

149

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.0%
Renter 9.0%

$624,900

Median Home Value

+175% vs state

$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

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ZIP 19317 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 19317 ranks #5 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 19317 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 19317 ranks #4 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
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

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Related Areas

Delaware County Chadds Ford, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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