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Coatesville, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19320

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

52,342
239/sq mi
$90,601
Median income
$330,100
Median home value
30.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Coatesville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
239
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19320 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19320 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Coatesville, Chester County, Pennsylvania, with 52,342 residents across 218.9 square miles, a density of 239 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19320 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,601 (16% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $44,164. Local economic indicators show a 10.0% poverty rate alongside 3.8% unemployment. Housing costs here run $330,100 for a typical home value (45% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,410 a month; 73.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 19320 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 19320

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Coatesville, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19320.

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 19320, Coatesville, 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

52,342

Population

218.9

Area (sq mi)

239

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19320?

41.2

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

5.6%

Foreign-Born

White 64.9%
African American 17.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%

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?

$90,601

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$44,164

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

29.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19320 ranks nationally

Coatesville, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,601 Top 26% higher than 74% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 65.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.9%

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

What does housing look like?

21,602

Total Housing Units

20,462

Occupied Units

1,140

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.8%
Renter 26.2%

$330,100

Median Home Value

+45% vs state

$1,410

Median Rent

1980

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

+5.6%

YoY Change (2024)

236

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+136%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19320 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 159
2021 +11.5% 178
2022 +15.2% 205
2023 +9.3% 224
2024 +5.6% 236

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 774 business establishments in ZIP 19320, employing approximately 9,302 people with a combined annual payroll of $632,004,000.

774

Businesses

9,302

Employees

$632.0M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 123 15.9%
Other services (except public administration) 112 14.5%
Health care and social assistance 92 11.9%
Retail trade 72 9.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 69 8.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 58 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 47 6.1%
Wholesale trade 38 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 35 4.5%
Manufacturing 31 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 26 3.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 2.3%
Finance and insurance 17 2.2%
Information 15 1.9%
Educational services 9 1.2%
Utilities 5 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.4%

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 19320 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 19320 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 19320 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 19320 ranks #6 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
19358 Modena, PA 526 1.6 mi
19367 Pomeroy, PA 171 2.8 mi
19316 Brandamore, PA 186 6.0 mi
19365 Parkesburg, PA 7,006 5.0 mi
19372 Thorndale, PA 1,360 4.3 mi
19390 West Grove, PA 13,425 9.4 mi
19375 Unionville, PA 104 6.7 mi
19335 Downingtown, PA 46,984 6.9 mi
19344 Honey Brook, PA 11,919 8.4 mi
19310 Atglen, PA 3,066 7.7 mi

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Related Areas

Chester County Coatesville, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19320 in? ▼
ZIP code 19320 (Coatesville) 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 19320? ▼
ZIP code 19320 in Coatesville, PA has a population of 52,342 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19320? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19320 is $90,601, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19320? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19320 is $330,100, which is 19% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19320? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19320 is White at 64.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19320? ▼
ZIP code 19320 has 774 business establishments employing approximately 9,302 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19320? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19320 are: Construction (123), Other services (except public administration) (112), Health care and social assistance (92). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19320? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19320 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. 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 19320? ▼
In ZIP code 19320, 65.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.9% 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 19320? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19320 is 29.3 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 19320? ▼
In ZIP code 19320, approximately 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19320? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19320 is 10.0% 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.