PlainZIP

Kennett Square, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19348

Chester County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

22,232
232/sq mi
$123,526
Median income
$543,100
Median home value
55.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kennett Square pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
232
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19348 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19348 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kennett Square, Chester County, Pennsylvania, with 22,232 residents across 95.9 square miles, a density of 232 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19348 skews affluent, with a median household income of $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%. Housing costs here run $543,100 for a typical home value (139% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,574 a month; 71.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 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 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 19348

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kennett Square, PA

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

22,232

Population

95.9

Area (sq mi)

232

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 19348 ranks nationally

Kennett Square, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$123,526 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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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ZIP 19348 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 19348 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 19348 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 19348 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
19375 Unionville, PA 104 2.7 mi
19374 Toughkenamon, PA 1,252 3.1 mi
19736 Yorklyn, DE 32 4.7 mi
19311 Avondale, PA 8,584 4.2 mi
19707 Hockessin, DE 16,483 5.9 mi
19317 Chadds Ford, PA 9,530 6.0 mi
19390 West Grove, PA 13,425 7.1 mi
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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Pop: 52,388
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Pop: 52,342
19380 standard
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Pop: 49,534
19335 standard
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Pop: 46,984
19460 standard
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Pop: 40,154
19087 standard
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Pop: 32,225

Related Areas

Chester County Kennett Square, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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