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 High-density area
- $123,526
- Median income Above-median income area
- $543,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 55.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 19348 (Kennett Square, PA) rose +4.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 246.8 in 2023 to 258.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $67,690. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.8% and unemployment is 2.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $543,100 (139% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 71.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,574.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chester County, so 19348 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 19348
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kennett Square, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19348.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
106 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
103 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
83 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
77 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
76 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 19348?
43.9
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
14.0%
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?
$123,526
Median Household Income
+59% vs state ZIP avg
$67,690
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19348 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Kennett Square, 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)
$123,526 Top 7% higher than 93% 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
9,253housing units
9,253
Total Housing Units
8,884
Occupied Units
369
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$543,100
Median Home Value
+139% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 19382
West Chester (19382)
52,388 residents
- 19348
Kennett Square (19348)
22,232 residents
- 19707 16,483
Hockessin (19707)
16,483 residents
- 19390 13,425
West Grove (19390)
13,425 residents
- 19317 9,530
Chadds Ford (19317)
9,530 residents
- 19311 8,584
Avondale (19311)
8,584 residents
- 19807 7,405
Wilmington (19807)
7,405 residents
- 19374 1,252
Toughkenamon (19374)
1,252 residents
- 19375 104
Unionville (19375)
104 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19348 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19348 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19375
Unionville (19375)
$250,000 median income
- 19317
Chadds Ford (19317)
$174,408 median income
- 19707
Hockessin (19707)
$172,696 median income
- 19311
Avondale (19311)
$155,771 median income
- 19807
Wilmington (19807)
$153,341 median income
- 19382
West Chester (19382)
$132,091 median income
- 19390
West Grove (19390)
$128,858 median income
- 19348
Kennett Square (19348)
$123,526 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19348, 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 (22,232 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 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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