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Malvern, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19355

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

24,760
249/sq mi
$169,417
Median income
$692,300
Median home value
74.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Malvern pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
249
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19355 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19355 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Malvern, Chester County, Pennsylvania, with 24,760 residents across 99.4 square miles, a density of 249 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19355 skews affluent, with a median household income of $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%. Median home value sits at $692,300 (205% above the state average), median rent at $2,180 a month, and owner-occupancy at 73.5%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 74.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 19355 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 19355

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Malvern, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19355.

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 19355, Malvern, 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

24,760

Population

99.4

Area (sq mi)

249

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 19355?

42.0

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

20.2%

Foreign-Born

White 72.6%
African American 3.2%
Asian 16.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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

How ZIP 19355 ranks nationally

Malvern, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$169,417 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 83.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 74.8%

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

Owner 73.5%
Renter 26.5%

$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

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ZIP 19355 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 19355 ranks #3 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 19355 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 19355 ranks #3 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Chester County

19382 standard
West Chester, PA
Pop: 52,388
19320 standard
Coatesville, PA
Pop: 52,342
19380 standard
West Chester, PA
Pop: 49,534
19335 standard
Downingtown, PA
Pop: 46,984
19460 standard
Phoenixville, PA
Pop: 40,154
19087 standard
Wayne, PA
Pop: 32,225

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19355 in? ▼
ZIP code 19355 (Malvern) 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 19355? ▼
ZIP code 19355 in Malvern, PA has a population of 24,760 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19355? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19355 is $169,417, which is 122% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19355? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19355 is $692,300, which is 149% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19355? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19355 is White at 72.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19355? ▼
ZIP code 19355 has 1,393 business establishments employing approximately 56,600 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19355? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19355 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (278), Health care and social assistance (137), Construction (119). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19355? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19355 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 176%. 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 19355? ▼
In ZIP code 19355, 83.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 74.8% 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 19355? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19355 is 25.1 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 19355? ▼
In ZIP code 19355, approximately 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19355? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19355 is 4.0% 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.