West Chester, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19382
Chester County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 52,388
- 437/sq mi High-density area
- $132,091
- Median income Above-median income area
- $568,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 64.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Chester pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 437
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19382 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 19382 (West Chester, PA) rose +7.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 258.5 in 2023 to 278.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19382 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, with 52,388 residents across 119.9 square miles, a density of 437 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19382 skews affluent, with a median household income of $132,091 (70% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $68,290. The poverty rate is 7.7%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $568,500 (150% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 70.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,830.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chester County, so 19382 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 19382
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Chester, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19382.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
305 establishments
- Construction
Construction
165 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
152 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
139 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
130 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 19382, 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
52,388
Population
119.9
Area (sq mi)
437
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19382?
40.9
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
8.1%
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?
$132,091
Median Household Income
+70% vs state ZIP avg
$68,290
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19382 ranks nationally
West Chester, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$132,091 Top 7% higher than 93% of 30,318 US 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
22,256housing units
22,256
Total Housing Units
21,440
Occupied Units
816
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$568,500
Median Home Value
+150% vs state ZIP avg
$1,830
Median Rent
1979
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
+7.5%
YoY Change (2024)
278
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+178%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19382 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.4% | 194 |
| 2021 | +8.8% | 211 |
| 2022 | +13.4% | 239 |
| 2023 | +8.0% | 259 |
| 2024 | +7.5% | 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 1,507 business establishments in ZIP 19382, employing approximately 19,365 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,129,133,000.
1,507
Businesses
19,365
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 305 | 20.2% |
| Construction | 165 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 152 | 10.1% |
| Retail trade | 139 | 9.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 130 | 8.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 102 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 93 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 92 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 88 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 84 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 39 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 39 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 28 | 1.9% |
| Information | 22 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.3% |
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 19382 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19382
West Chester (19382)
52,388 residents
- 19380
West Chester (19380)
49,534 residents
- 19342 18,099
Glen Mills (19342)
18,099 residents
- 19341 16,709
Exton (19341)
16,709 residents
- 19317 9,530
Chadds Ford (19317)
9,530 residents
- 19807 7,405
Wilmington (19807)
7,405 residents
- 19373 4,273
Thornton (19373)
4,273 residents
- 19383 3,169
West Chester (19383)
3,169 residents
- 19319 1,130
Cheyney (19319)
1,130 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19382 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19382 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19373
Thornton (19373)
$192,708 median income
- 19317
Chadds Ford (19317)
$174,408 median income
- 19807
Wilmington (19807)
$153,341 median income
- 19342
Glen Mills (19342)
$132,688 median income
- 19382
West Chester (19382)
$132,091 median income
- 19380
West Chester (19380)
$122,899 median income
- 19341
Exton (19341)
$121,680 median income
- 19383 $23,514
West Chester (19383)
$23,514 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19382 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19383 | West Chester, PA | 3,169 | 1.7 mi |
| 19380 | West Chester, PA | 49,534 | 3.9 mi |
| 19317 | Chadds Ford, PA | 9,530 | 4.9 mi |
| 19319 | Cheyney, PA | 1,130 | 4.9 mi |
| 19373 | Thornton, PA | 4,273 | 4.5 mi |
| 19735 | Winterthur, DE | 12 | 8.5 mi |
| 19807 | Wilmington, DE | 7,405 | 9.0 mi |
| 19341 | Exton, PA | 16,709 | 7.9 mi |
| 19342 | Glen Mills, PA | 18,099 | 6.3 mi |
| 19345 | Immaculata, PA | 689 | 7.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19382, 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 (52,388 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 19382 in?
ZIP code 19382 (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 19382?
ZIP code 19382 in West Chester, PA has a population of 52,388 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19382?
The median household income in ZIP 19382 is $132,091, which is 73% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19382?
The median home value in ZIP 19382 is $568,500, which is 104% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19382?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19382 is White at 82.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19382?
ZIP code 19382 has 1,507 business establishments employing approximately 19,365 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19382?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19382 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (305), Construction (165), Other services (except public administration) (152). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19382?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19382 increased by 7.5% 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 19382?
In ZIP code 19382, 79.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.0% 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 19382?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19382 is 25.2 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 19382?
In ZIP code 19382, approximately 70.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19382?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19382 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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