ZIP Code 19348

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Kennett Square · Chester County · Pennsylvania

Population
22,232

232/sq mi

Median income
$123,526

▲ 62% vs US

higher than 91% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$543,100

▲ 95% vs US

higher than 89% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
55.4%

Median age 43.9

Land area
95.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 19348 in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania has a population of 22,232. The median household income is $123,526, which is 62% above the national average. Median home value is $543,100, 95% above the US average. 55.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 19348 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 95.9 square miles in Kennett Square, Chester County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 22,232 residents, producing a population density of 232 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 19348 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19348 sits at $123,526 (59% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $67,690. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $543,100 (139% above the state average) with median rent at $1,574 per month, and 71.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19348 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 55.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Chester County, so you can benchmark 19348 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 19348

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19348.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 19348, Kennett Square, 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

22,232

Population

95.9

Area (sq mi)

232

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19348?

43.9

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

14.0%

Foreign-Born

White 74.6%
African American 1.9%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%

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?

$123,526

Median Household Income

+59% vs state

$67,690

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.4%

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

What does housing look like?

9,253

Total Housing Units

8,884

Occupied Units

369

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.2%
Renter 28.8%

$543,100

Median Home Value

+139% vs state

$1,574

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.7%

YoY Change (2024)

258

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+158%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19348 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 179
2021 +8.6% 194
2022 +18.0% 229
2023 +7.7% 247
2024 +4.7% 258

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 772 business establishments in ZIP 19348, employing approximately 12,734 people with a combined annual payroll of $859,513,000.

772

Businesses

12,734

Employees

$859.5M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 106 13.7%
Health care and social assistance 103 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 83 10.8%
Retail trade 77 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 76 9.8%
Construction 75 9.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 58 7.5%
Finance and insurance 50 6.5%
Wholesale trade 34 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 29 3.8%
Manufacturing 19 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.6%
Utilities 11 1.4%
Information 11 1.4%
Educational services 8 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 6 0.8%
Transportation and warehousing 6 0.8%

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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19317 Chadds Ford, PA 9,530 6.0 mi
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19382 West Chester, PA 52,388 6.8 mi
19735 Winterthur, DE 12 7.3 mi
19807 Wilmington, DE 7,405 7.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19348 in?
ZIP code 19348 (Kennett Square) 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 19348?
ZIP code 19348 in Kennett Square, PA has a population of 22,232 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19348?
The median household income in ZIP 19348 is $123,526, which is 62% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19348?
The median home value in ZIP 19348 is $543,100, which is 95% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19348?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19348 is White at 74.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19348?
ZIP code 19348 has 772 business establishments employing approximately 12,734 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19348?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19348 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (106), Health care and social assistance (103), Other services (except public administration) (83). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19348?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19348 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. 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 19348?
In ZIP code 19348, 73.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.4% 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 19348?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19348 is 23.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19348?
In ZIP code 19348, approximately 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19348?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19348 is 5.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Kennett Square, PA

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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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