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West Chester, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19380

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

49,534
606/sq mi
$122,899
Median income
$564,400
Median home value
65.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Chester pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
606
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19380 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19380 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, with 49,534 residents across 81.7 square miles, a density of 606 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19380 skews affluent, with a median household income of $122,899 (58% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $68,289. Local economic indicators show a 5.1% poverty rate alongside 2.7% unemployment. Median home value sits at $564,400 (148% above the state average), median rent at $1,869 a month, and owner-occupancy at 72.0%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 65.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Chester County, letting you compare 19380 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 19380

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Chester, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19380.

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 19380, West Chester, 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

49,534

Population

81.7

Area (sq mi)

606

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19380?

44.1

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

7.0%

Foreign-Born

White 83.4%
African American 3.2%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$122,899

Median Household Income

+58% vs state

$68,289

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19380 ranks nationally

West Chester, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$122,899 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 80.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.5%

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

What does housing look like?

21,869

Total Housing Units

21,077

Occupied Units

792

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.0%
Renter 28.0%

$564,400

Median Home Value

+148% vs state

$1,869

Median Rent

1981

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

+2.5%

YoY Change (2024)

279

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+179%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19380 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +179% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 194
2021 +8.3% 210
2022 +14.8% 241
2023 +12.6% 272
2024 +2.5% 279

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 1,553 business establishments in ZIP 19380, employing approximately 33,781 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,498,378,000.

1,553

Businesses

33,781

Employees

$2.5B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 274 17.6%
Health care and social assistance 190 12.2%
Construction 154 9.9%
Other services (except public administration) 124 8.0%
Retail trade 123 7.9%
Accommodation and food services 122 7.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 105 6.8%
Finance and insurance 102 6.6%
Wholesale trade 96 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 69 4.4%
Manufacturing 48 3.1%
Information 37 2.4%
Educational services 35 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 33 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 28 1.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 0.6%

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 19380 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 19380 ranks #2 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 19380 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 19380 ranks #7 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
19383 West Chester, PA 3,169 2.3 mi
19382 West Chester, PA 52,388 3.9 mi
19341 Exton, PA 16,709 4.2 mi
19345 Immaculata, PA 689 3.8 mi
19317 Chadds Ford, PA 9,530 8.8 mi
19355 Malvern, PA 24,760 5.9 mi
19319 Cheyney, PA 1,130 6.0 mi
19335 Downingtown, PA 46,984 6.5 mi
19373 Thornton, PA 4,273 6.9 mi
19425 Chester Springs, PA 13,922 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Chester County

19382 standard
West Chester, PA
Pop: 52,388
19320 standard
Coatesville, PA
Pop: 52,342
19335 standard
Downingtown, PA
Pop: 46,984
19460 standard
Phoenixville, PA
Pop: 40,154
19087 standard
Wayne, PA
Pop: 32,225
19355 standard
Malvern, PA
Pop: 24,760

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19380 in? ▼
ZIP code 19380 (West Chester) 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 19380? ▼
ZIP code 19380 in West Chester, PA has a population of 49,534 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19380? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19380 is $122,899, which is 61% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19380? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19380 is $564,400, which is 103% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19380? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19380 is White at 83.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19380? ▼
ZIP code 19380 has 1,553 business establishments employing approximately 33,781 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19380? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19380 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (274), Health care and social assistance (190), Construction (154). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19380? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19380 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 179%. 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 19380? ▼
In ZIP code 19380, 80.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.5% 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 19380? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19380 is 25.4 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 19380? ▼
In ZIP code 19380, approximately 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19380? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19380 is 5.1% 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.