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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
$86,890
Median income
$321,100
Median home value
29.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $42,228. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. Median home value sits at $321,100 (41% above the state average), median rent at $1,490 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.6%.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Chester County, so you can benchmark 19344 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 19344

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Honey Brook, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19344.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 19344?

43.5

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 91.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

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

$42,228

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

29.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19344 ranks nationally

Honey Brook, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,890 Top 30% higher than 70% 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 63.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,779

Total Housing Units

4,555

Occupied Units

224

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.6%
Renter 21.4%

$321,100

Median Home Value

+41% vs state

$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

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ZIP 19344 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 19344 ranks #2 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 19344 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 19344 ranks #8 of 8 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
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

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Pop: 52,388
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Pop: 52,342
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Pop: 49,534
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Pop: 46,984
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Pop: 40,154
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Pop: 32,225

Related Areas

Chester County Honey Brook, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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