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Lincoln University, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19352

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

10,622
214/sq mi
$165,365
Median income
$473,200
Median home value
56.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
214
people per sq mi
97%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19352 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19352 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lincoln University, Chester County, Pennsylvania, home to 10,622 residents across 49.7 square miles, a density of 214 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19352 skews affluent, with a median household income of $165,365 (112% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $56,435. 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.2%. Median home value sits at $473,200 (108% above the state average), median rent at $1,692 a month, and owner-occupancy at 97.3%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 19352 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Chester County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 19352

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lincoln University, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19352.

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 19352, Lincoln University, 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

10,622

Population

49.7

Area (sq mi)

214

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 19352?

37.7

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 85.8%
African American 7.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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?

$165,365

Median Household Income

+112% vs state

$56,435

Per Capita Income

2.0%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

29.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19352 ranks nationally

Lincoln University, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$165,365 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 78.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,299

Total Housing Units

3,243

Occupied Units

56

Vacant Units

2.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.3%
Renter 2.7%

$473,200

Median Home Value

+108% vs state

$1,692

Median Rent

1997

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

+11.2%

YoY Change (2024)

247

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+147%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19352 have increased 11.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 164
2021 +8.8% 178
2022 +13.5% 202
2023 +9.7% 222
2024 +11.2% 247

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 97 business establishments in ZIP 19352, employing approximately 482 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,236,000.

97

Businesses

482

Employees

$19.2M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 22 22.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 17.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 14.4%
Retail trade 8 8.3%
Wholesale trade 5 5.2%
Finance and insurance 5 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.1%
Health care and social assistance 3 3.1%
Accommodation and food services 3 3.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 3.1%

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 19352 vs 19363 →

ZIP 19352 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 19352 ranks #5 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 19352 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 19352 ranks the highest 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
19363 Oxford, PA 17,055 4.6 mi
19390 West Grove, PA 13,425 4.7 mi
19350 Landenberg, PA 10,921 5.1 mi
19330 Cochranville, PA 5,421 6.8 mi
21916 Childs, MD 37 9.5 mi
19311 Avondale, PA 8,584 7.1 mi
21920 Elk Mills, MD 257 8.9 mi
19374 Toughkenamon, PA 1,252 8.2 mi
19711 Newark, DE 51,322 9.0 mi
19716 Newark, DE 1,568 9.2 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
19087 standard
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Pop: 32,225

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19352 in? ▼
ZIP code 19352 (Lincoln University) 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 19352? ▼
ZIP code 19352 in Lincoln University, PA has a population of 10,622 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19352? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19352 is $165,365, which is 117% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19352? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19352 is $473,200, which is 70% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19352? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19352 is White at 85.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19352? ▼
ZIP code 19352 has 97 business establishments employing approximately 482 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19352? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19352 are: Construction (22), Professional, scientific, and technical services (17), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19352? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19352 increased by 11.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. 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 19352? ▼
In ZIP code 19352, 78.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.4% 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 19352? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19352 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 19352? ▼
In ZIP code 19352, approximately 97.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19352? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19352 is 2.0% 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.