Honey Brook, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19344
Chester County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,919
- 141/sq mi High-density area
- $86,890
- Median income Above-median income area
- $321,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Honey Brook pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 141
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19344 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 19344 (Honey Brook, PA) rose +11.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 239.3 in 2023 to 267.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19344 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Honey Brook, Chester County, Pennsylvania, home to 11,919 residents across 84.5 square miles, a density of 141 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19344 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,890 (12% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,228. The poverty rate is 11.9%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $321,100 (41% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 78.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,490.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chester County, so 19344 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 19344
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Honey Brook, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19344.
- Construction
Construction
67 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
37 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 establishments
- Retail trade 25
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
22 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 19344, Honey Brook, 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
11,919
Population
84.5
Area (sq mi)
141
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19344?
43.5
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
1.4%
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?
$86,890
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$42,228
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19344 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Honey Brook, 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)
$86,890 Top 27% higher than 73% 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
4,779housing units
4,779
Total Housing Units
4,555
Occupied Units
224
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$321,100
Median Home Value
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$1,490
Median Rent
1990
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
+11.7%
YoY Change (2024)
267
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+167%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19344 have increased 11.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 175 |
| 2021 | +13.7% | 198 |
| 2022 | +9.5% | 217 |
| 2023 | +10.1% | 239 |
| 2024 | +11.7% | 267 |
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 281 business establishments in ZIP 19344, employing approximately 3,058 people with a combined annual payroll of $162,005,000.
281
Businesses
3,058
Employees
$162.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 67 | 23.8% |
| Manufacturing | 37 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 25 | 8.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 7.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 5.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 2.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 2.1% |
| Information | 4 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.1% |
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 19344 vs 19316 →
ZIP 19344 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
- 19344 11,919
Honey Brook (19344)
11,919 residents
- 19343 8,142
Glenmoore (19343)
8,142 residents
- 17555 7,525
Narvon (17555)
7,525 residents
- 19365 7,006
Parkesburg (19365)
7,006 residents
- 17527 6,080
Gap (17527)
6,080 residents
- 19543 5,905
Morgantown (19543)
5,905 residents
- 19520 5,465
Elverson (19520)
5,465 residents
- 19523 250
Geigertown (19523)
250 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19344 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19344 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19343
Glenmoore (19343)
$160,256 median income
- 17555
Narvon (17555)
$116,429 median income
- 19543
Morgantown (19543)
$112,750 median income
- 19365
Parkesburg (19365)
$104,728 median income
- 19520
Elverson (19520)
$100,088 median income
- 17527
Gap (17527)
$94,788 median income
- 19320
Coatesville (19320)
$90,601 median income
- 19344
Honey Brook (19344)
$86,890 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19344 ranks #8 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19316 | Brandamore, PA | 186 | 3.1 mi |
| 19543 | Morgantown, PA | 5,905 | 6.0 mi |
| 17555 | Narvon, PA | 7,525 | 5.1 mi |
| 19367 | Pomeroy, PA | 171 | 8.4 mi |
| 19343 | Glenmoore, PA | 8,142 | 6.8 mi |
| 19523 | Geigertown, PA | 250 | 8.4 mi |
| 19520 | Elverson, PA | 5,465 | 7.0 mi |
| 19365 | Parkesburg, PA | 7,006 | 8.6 mi |
| 19320 | Coatesville, PA | 52,342 | 8.4 mi |
| 17527 | Gap, PA | 6,080 | 7.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19344, 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 (11,919 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 19344 in?
ZIP code 19344 (Honey Brook) 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 19344?
ZIP code 19344 in Honey Brook, PA has a population of 11,919 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19344?
The median household income in ZIP 19344 is $86,890, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19344?
The median home value in ZIP 19344 is $321,100, which is 15% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19344?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19344 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19344?
ZIP code 19344 has 281 business establishments employing approximately 3,058 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19344?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19344 are: Construction (67), Manufacturing (37), Other services (except public administration) (30). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19344?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19344 increased by 11.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 19344?
In ZIP code 19344, 63.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.8% 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 19344?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19344 is 29.2 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 19344?
In ZIP code 19344, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19344?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19344 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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