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 High-density area
- $143,249
- Median income Above-median income area
- $494,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 62.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 19335 (Downingtown, PA) rose +3.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 259.3 in 2023 to 268.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $65,242. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.5% and unemployment is 3.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $494,100 (117% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 79.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,707.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chester County, so 19335 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 19335
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Downingtown, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19335.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
161 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
115 establishments
- Construction
Construction
113 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
112 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
110 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 19335?
40.5
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
10.6%
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?
$143,249
Median Household Income
+84% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
20,375housing units
20,375
Total Housing Units
20,002
Occupied Units
373
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$494,100
Median Home Value
+117% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 19335 vs 19372 →
ZIP 19335 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19320
Coatesville (19320)
52,342 residents
- 19380
West Chester (19380)
49,534 residents
- 19335
Downingtown (19335)
46,984 residents
- 19341 16,709
Exton (19341)
16,709 residents
- 19425 13,922
Chester Springs (19425)
13,922 residents
- 19343 8,142
Glenmoore (19343)
8,142 residents
- 19383 3,169
West Chester (19383)
3,169 residents
- 19372 1,360
Thorndale (19372)
1,360 residents
- 19358 526
Modena (19358)
526 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19335 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19335 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19375
Unionville (19375)
$250,000 median income
- 19425
Chester Springs (19425)
$211,739 median income
- 19343
Glenmoore (19343)
$160,256 median income
- 19335
Downingtown (19335)
$143,249 median income
- 19380
West Chester (19380)
$122,899 median income
- 19341
Exton (19341)
$121,680 median income
- 19372
Thorndale (19372)
$115,438 median income
- 19320 $90,601
Coatesville (19320)
$90,601 median income
- 19358 $71,875
Modena (19358)
$71,875 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19335, 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 (46,984 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 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.
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