ZIP Code 19355
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Malvern · Chester County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 24,760
- Median income
- $169,417
- Median home value
- $692,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 74.8%
- Land area
- 99.4 sq mi
249/sq mi
▲ 122% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
▲ 149% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
Median age 42
New York
ZIP code 19355 in Malvern, Pennsylvania has a population of 24,760. The median household income is $169,417, which is 122% above the national average. Median home value is $692,300, 149% above the US average. 74.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 19355 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 99.4 square miles in Malvern, Chester County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 24,760 residents, producing a population density of 249 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 19355 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19355 sits at $169,417 (118% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $86,713. The poverty rate stands at 4.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $692,300 (205% above the state average) with median rent at $2,180 per month, and 73.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19355 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 74.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Chester County, so you can benchmark 19355 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 19355
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19355.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
278 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
137 establishments
- Construction
Construction
119 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
117 establishments
- Wholesale trade 106
Wholesale trade
106 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 19355, Malvern, 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
24,760
Population
99.4
Area (sq mi)
249
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19355?
42.0
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
20.2%
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?
$169,417
Median Household Income
+118% vs state
$86,713
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 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?
12,075
Total Housing Units
11,535
Occupied Units
540
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$692,300
Median Home Value
+205% vs state
$2,180
Median Rent
1984
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
+5.9%
YoY Change (2024)
276
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+176%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19355 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +176% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 196 |
| 2021 | +7.5% | 211 |
| 2022 | +13.2% | 238 |
| 2023 | +9.3% | 260 |
| 2024 | +5.9% | 276 |
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 1,393 business establishments in ZIP 19355, employing approximately 56,600 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,787,808,000.
1,393
Businesses
56,600
Employees
$6.8B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 278 | 20.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 137 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 119 | 8.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 117 | 8.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 106 | 7.6% |
| Retail trade | 95 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 94 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 88 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 83 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 55 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 49 | 3.5% |
| Information | 49 | 3.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 38 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 27 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 25 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 1.6% |
| Utilities | 6 | 0.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.2% |
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 19355 vs 19345 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19345 | Immaculata, PA | 689 | 2.2 mi |
| 19301 | Paoli, PA | 6,402 | 2.7 mi |
| 19460 | Phoenixville, PA | 40,154 | 5.5 mi |
| 19312 | Berwyn, PA | 11,539 | 4.3 mi |
| 19341 | Exton, PA | 16,709 | 5.6 mi |
| 19333 | Devon, PA | 6,895 | 5.7 mi |
| 19453 | Mont Clare, PA | 1,483 | 6.6 mi |
| 19319 | Cheyney, PA | 1,130 | 8.2 mi |
| 19442 | Kimberton, PA | 45 | 6.3 mi |
| 19380 | West Chester, PA | 49,534 | 5.9 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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