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 High-density area
- $115,438
- Median income Above-median income area
- $337,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 19372 (Thorndale, PA) rose +10.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 250.8 in 2023 to 278.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,406. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.1% and unemployment is 2.8%. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $337,000 (48% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), with only 45.6% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,039.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chester County, so 19372 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 19372
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Thorndale, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19372.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 19372?
40.3
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
6.6%
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?
$115,438
Median Household Income
+48% vs state ZIP avg
$54,406
Per Capita Income
2.1%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 19372 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Thorndale, 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)
$115,438 Top 9% higher than 91% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
804housing units
804
Total Housing Units
804
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$337,000
Median Home Value
+48% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 19320
Coatesville (19320)
52,342 residents
- 19335
Downingtown (19335)
46,984 residents
- 19348
Kennett Square (19348)
22,232 residents
- 19341 16,709
Exton (19341)
16,709 residents
- 19344 11,919
Honey Brook (19344)
11,919 residents
- 19343 8,142
Glenmoore (19343)
8,142 residents
- 19372 1,360
Thorndale (19372)
1,360 residents
- 19358 526
Modena (19358)
526 residents
- 19316 186
Brandamore (19316)
186 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19372 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19372 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19375
Unionville (19375)
$250,000 median income
- 19343
Glenmoore (19343)
$160,256 median income
- 19335
Downingtown (19335)
$143,249 median income
- 19348
Kennett Square (19348)
$123,526 median income
- 19341
Exton (19341)
$121,680 median income
- 19372
Thorndale (19372)
$115,438 median income
- 19320 $90,601
Coatesville (19320)
$90,601 median income
- 19344 $86,890
Honey Brook (19344)
$86,890 median income
- 19358 $71,875
Modena (19358)
$71,875 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19372, 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 (1,360 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 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.
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