PlainZIP

Downingtown, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19335

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

46,984
427/sq mi
$143,249
Median income
$494,100
Median home value
62.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
427
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19335 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19335 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Downingtown, Chester County, Pennsylvania, with 46,984 residents across 110.1 square miles, a density of 427 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19335 skews affluent, with a median household income of $143,249 (84% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $65,242. The poverty rate stands at 2.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. Median home value sits at $494,100 (117% above the state average), median rent at $1,707 a month, and owner-occupancy at 79.2%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 19335 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 19335

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Downingtown, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19335.

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 19335, Downingtown, 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

46,984

Population

110.1

Area (sq mi)

427

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 19335?

40.5

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

10.6%

Foreign-Born

White 77.8%
African American 5.7%
Asian 10.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$143,249

Median Household Income

+84% vs state

$65,242

Per Capita Income

2.5%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19335 ranks nationally

Downingtown, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$143,249 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 78.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.2%

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

What does housing look like?

20,375

Total Housing Units

20,002

Occupied Units

373

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.2%
Renter 20.8%

$494,100

Median Home Value

+117% vs state

$1,707

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

+3.5%

YoY Change (2024)

268

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+168%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19335 have increased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 188
2021 +9.0% 205
2022 +11.7% 229
2023 +13.3% 259
2024 +3.5% 268

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 1,012 business establishments in ZIP 19335, employing approximately 12,099 people with a combined annual payroll of $627,139,000.

1,012

Businesses

12,099

Employees

$627.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 161 15.9%
Health care and social assistance 115 11.4%
Construction 113 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 112 11.1%
Retail trade 110 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 76 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 72 7.1%
Finance and insurance 49 4.8%
Wholesale trade 43 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 42 4.2%
Manufacturing 31 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 31 3.1%
Educational services 21 2.1%
Information 19 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 9 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.5%

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 19335 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 19335 ranks #3 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 19335 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 19335 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
19372 Thorndale, PA 1,360 2.7 mi
19341 Exton, PA 16,709 4.6 mi
19343 Glenmoore, PA 8,142 5.7 mi
19375 Unionville, PA 104 8.5 mi
19358 Modena, PA 526 6.1 mi
19316 Brandamore, PA 186 6.6 mi
19380 West Chester, PA 49,534 6.5 mi
19425 Chester Springs, PA 13,922 6.7 mi
19320 Coatesville, PA 52,342 6.9 mi
19383 West Chester, PA 3,169 8.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Chester County

19382 standard
West Chester, PA
Pop: 52,388
19320 standard
Coatesville, PA
Pop: 52,342
19380 standard
West Chester, PA
Pop: 49,534
19460 standard
Phoenixville, PA
Pop: 40,154
19087 standard
Wayne, PA
Pop: 32,225
19355 standard
Malvern, PA
Pop: 24,760

Related Areas

Chester County Downingtown, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19335 in? ▼
ZIP code 19335 (Downingtown) 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 19335? ▼
ZIP code 19335 in Downingtown, PA has a population of 46,984 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19335? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19335 is $143,249, which is 88% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19335? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19335 is $494,100, which is 78% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19335? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19335 is White at 77.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19335? ▼
ZIP code 19335 has 1,012 business establishments employing approximately 12,099 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19335? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19335 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (161), Health care and social assistance (115), Construction (113). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19335? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19335 increased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. 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 19335? ▼
In ZIP code 19335, 78.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.2% 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 19335? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19335 is 26.3 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 19335? ▼
In ZIP code 19335, approximately 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19335? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19335 is 2.5% 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.