PlainZIP

Thorndale, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19372

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

1,360
899/sq mi
$115,438
Median income
$337,000
Median home value
41.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Thorndale pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
899
people per sq mi
46%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19372 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19372 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Thorndale, Chester County, Pennsylvania, home to just 1,360 residents across 1.5 square miles, a density of 899 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19372 skews affluent, with a median household income of $115,438 (48% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $54,406. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.8%. Housing costs here run $337,000 for a typical home value (48% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,039 a month; 45.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 19372, plus 6 more within Chester County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 19372

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Thorndale, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19372.

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 19372, Thorndale, 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

1,360

Population

1.5

Area (sq mi)

899

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19372?

40.3

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

6.6%

Foreign-Born

White 71.9%
African American 10.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%

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?

$115,438

Median Household Income

+48% vs state

$54,406

Per Capita Income

2.1%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 19372 ranks nationally

Thorndale, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$115,438 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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 66.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.8%

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

What does housing look like?

804

Total Housing Units

804

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.6%
Renter 54.4%

$337,000

Median Home Value

+48% vs state

$2,039

Median Rent

1990

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

+10.9%

YoY Change (2024)

278

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+178%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19372 have increased 10.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 178
2021 +9.7% 196
2022 +19.3% 233
2023 +7.6% 251
2024 +10.9% 278

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 109 business establishments in ZIP 19372, employing approximately 1,661 people with a combined annual payroll of $55,463,000.

109

Businesses

1,661

Employees

$55.5M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 23 21.1%
Health care and social assistance 21 19.3%
Other services (except public administration) 18 16.5%
Accommodation and food services 12 11.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 10.1%
Finance and insurance 10 9.2%
Construction 4 3.7%
Information 3 2.8%

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 19372 vs 19335 →

ZIP 19372 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 19372 ranks #7 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 19372 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 19372 ranks #6 of 9 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
19335 Downingtown, PA 46,984 2.7 mi
19358 Modena, PA 526 3.4 mi
19320 Coatesville, PA 52,342 4.3 mi
19343 Glenmoore, PA 8,142 7.1 mi
19375 Unionville, PA 104 6.8 mi
19316 Brandamore, PA 186 5.7 mi
19367 Pomeroy, PA 171 7.1 mi
19341 Exton, PA 16,709 7.1 mi
19348 Kennett Square, PA 22,232 9.4 mi
19344 Honey Brook, PA 11,919 8.8 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

Chester County Thorndale, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19372 in? ▼
ZIP code 19372 (Thorndale) 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 19372? ▼
ZIP code 19372 in Thorndale, PA has a population of 1,360 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19372? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19372 is $115,438, which is 51% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19372? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19372 is $337,000, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19372? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19372 is White at 71.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19372? ▼
ZIP code 19372 has 109 business establishments employing approximately 1,661 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19372? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19372 are: Retail trade (23), Health care and social assistance (21), Other services (except public administration) (18). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19372? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19372 increased by 10.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 178%. 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 19372? ▼
In ZIP code 19372, 66.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19372? ▼
In ZIP code 19372, approximately 45.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19372? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19372 is 2.1% 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.