ZIP Code 19344
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Honey Brook · Chester County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 11,919
- Median income
- $86,890
- Median home value
- $321,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.8%
- Land area
- 84.5 sq mi
141/sq mi
▲ 14% vs US
higher than 70% of US ZIPs
▲ 15% vs US
higher than 70% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.5
New York
ZIP code 19344 in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania has a population of 11,919. The median household income is $86,890, which is 14% above the national average. Median home value is $321,100, 15% above the US average. 29.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 19344 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 84.5 square miles in Honey Brook, Chester County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 11,919 residents, producing a population density of 141 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 19344 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19344 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $321,100 (41% above the state average) with median rent at $1,490 per month, and 78.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19344 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 19344
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$42,228
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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