Parkesburg, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19365
Chester County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,006
- 152/sq mi High-density area
- $104,728
- Median income Above-median income area
- $339,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Parkesburg pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 16%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 152
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19365 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 19365 (Parkesburg, PA) rose +2.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 215.2 in 2023 to 220.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19365 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Parkesburg, Chester County, Pennsylvania, home to 7,006 residents across 46.2 square miles, a density of 152 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19365 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,728 (35% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,897. The poverty rate is 11.6%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $339,500 (49% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 73.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,211.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chester County, so 19365 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 19365
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Parkesburg, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19365.
- Construction
Construction
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 15
Health care and social assistance
15 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 19365, Parkesburg, 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
7,006
Population
46.2
Area (sq mi)
152
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19365?
33.8
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
3.8%
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?
$104,728
Median Household Income
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$41,897
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
31.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19365 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Parkesburg, 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)
$104,728 Top 13% higher than 87% 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
2,894housing units
2,894
Total Housing Units
2,857
Occupied Units
37
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$339,500
Median Home Value
+49% vs state ZIP avg
$1,211
Median Rent
1983
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
+2.3%
YoY Change (2024)
220
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+120%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19365 have increased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 155 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 169 |
| 2022 | +15.9% | 196 |
| 2023 | +10.0% | 215 |
| 2024 | +2.3% | 220 |
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 199 business establishments in ZIP 19365, employing approximately 2,347 people with a combined annual payroll of $112,161,000.
199
Businesses
2,347
Employees
$112.2M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 39 | 19.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 16.1% |
| Retail trade | 28 | 14.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 5.0% |
| Information | 9 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 3.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 3.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.0% |
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 19365 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19320
Coatesville (19320)
52,342 residents
- 19344 11,919
Honey Brook (19344)
11,919 residents
- 19365 7,006
Parkesburg (19365)
7,006 residents
- 17527 6,080
Gap (17527)
6,080 residents
- 19330 5,421
Cochranville (19330)
5,421 residents
- 17509 4,664
Christiana (17509)
4,664 residents
- 19310 3,066
Atglen (19310)
3,066 residents
- 17535 2,458
Kinzers (17535)
2,458 residents
- 19358 526
Modena (19358)
526 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19365 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19365 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19330
Cochranville (19330)
$109,779 median income
- 17535
Kinzers (17535)
$108,774 median income
- 19365
Parkesburg (19365)
$104,728 median income
- 17527
Gap (17527)
$94,788 median income
- 19320
Coatesville (19320)
$90,601 median income
- 19344
Honey Brook (19344)
$86,890 median income
- 19310
Atglen (19310)
$82,371 median income
- 17509
Christiana (17509)
$77,238 median income
- 19358
Modena (19358)
$71,875 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19365 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19367 | Pomeroy, PA | 171 | 2.2 mi |
| 19310 | Atglen, PA | 3,066 | 3.1 mi |
| 19320 | Coatesville, PA | 52,342 | 5.0 mi |
| 19330 | Cochranville, PA | 5,421 | 6.4 mi |
| 17527 | Gap, PA | 6,080 | 5.0 mi |
| 19358 | Modena, PA | 526 | 6.5 mi |
| 17535 | Kinzers, PA | 2,458 | 6.8 mi |
| 17509 | Christiana, PA | 4,664 | 6.7 mi |
| 19344 | Honey Brook, PA | 11,919 | 8.6 mi |
| 19316 | Brandamore, PA | 186 | 7.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19365, 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 (7,006 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 19365 in?
ZIP code 19365 (Parkesburg) 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 19365?
ZIP code 19365 in Parkesburg, PA has a population of 7,006 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19365?
The median household income in ZIP 19365 is $104,728, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19365?
The median home value in ZIP 19365 is $339,500, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19365?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19365 is White at 67.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19365?
ZIP code 19365 has 199 business establishments employing approximately 2,347 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19365?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19365 are: Construction (39), Other services (except public administration) (32), Retail trade (28). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19365?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19365 increased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 19365?
In ZIP code 19365, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.2% 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 19365?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19365 is 31.0 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 19365?
In ZIP code 19365, 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 19365?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19365 is 11.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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