West Grove, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19390
Chester County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,425
- 199/sq mi High-density area
- $128,858
- Median income Above-median income area
- $417,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Grove pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 199
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19390 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 19390 (West Grove, PA) rose +10.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 234.3 in 2023 to 259.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19390 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Grove, Chester County, Pennsylvania, home to 13,425 residents across 67.6 square miles, a density of 199 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19390 skews affluent, with a median household income of $128,858 (65% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,665. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.9% and unemployment is 1.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $417,900 (84% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 81.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,526.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chester County, so 19390 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 19390
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Grove, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19390.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
43 establishments
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
28 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
23 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 19390, West Grove, 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
13,425
Population
67.6
Area (sq mi)
199
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19390?
42.5
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
10.1%
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?
$128,858
Median Household Income
+65% vs state ZIP avg
$60,665
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
33.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19390 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
West Grove, 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)
$128,858 Top 6% higher than 94% 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
4,522housing units
4,522
Total Housing Units
4,267
Occupied Units
255
Vacant Units
2.90
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$417,900
Median Home Value
+84% vs state ZIP avg
$1,526
Median Rent
1994
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
+10.8%
YoY Change (2024)
259
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+159%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19390 have increased 10.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.8% | 174 |
| 2021 | +10.2% | 191 |
| 2022 | +13.5% | 217 |
| 2023 | +7.8% | 234 |
| 2024 | +10.8% | 259 |
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 276 business establishments in ZIP 19390, employing approximately 3,192 people with a combined annual payroll of $154,795,000.
276
Businesses
3,192
Employees
$154.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 43 | 15.6% |
| Construction | 29 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 8.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 8.3% |
| Retail trade | 21 | 7.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 6.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 2.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 1.8% |
| Information | 4 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.1% |
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 19390 vs 19311 →
ZIP 19390 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
- 19348
Kennett Square (19348)
22,232 residents
- 19390 13,425
West Grove (19390)
13,425 residents
- 19350 10,921
Landenberg (19350)
10,921 residents
- 19352 10,622
Lincoln University (19352)
10,622 residents
- 19311 8,584
Avondale (19311)
8,584 residents
- 19330 5,421
Cochranville (19330)
5,421 residents
- 19374 1,252
Toughkenamon (19374)
1,252 residents
- 19358 526
Modena (19358)
526 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19390 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19390 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
- 19352
Lincoln University (19352)
$165,365 median income
- 19311
Avondale (19311)
$155,771 median income
- 19350
Landenberg (19350)
$144,375 median income
- 19390
West Grove (19390)
$128,858 median income
- 19348
Kennett Square (19348)
$123,526 median income
- 19330
Cochranville (19330)
$109,779 median income
- 19320 $90,601
Coatesville (19320)
$90,601 median income
- 19358 $71,875
Modena (19358)
$71,875 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19390 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19311 | Avondale, PA | 8,584 | 3.8 mi |
| 19374 | Toughkenamon, PA | 1,252 | 4.6 mi |
| 19352 | Lincoln University, PA | 10,622 | 4.7 mi |
| 19350 | Landenberg, PA | 10,921 | 5.4 mi |
| 19330 | Cochranville, PA | 5,421 | 4.9 mi |
| 19320 | Coatesville, PA | 52,342 | 9.4 mi |
| 19348 | Kennett Square, PA | 22,232 | 7.1 mi |
| 19358 | Modena, PA | 526 | 9.1 mi |
| 19375 | Unionville, PA | 104 | 7.1 mi |
| 19367 | Pomeroy, PA | 171 | 9.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19390, 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 (13,425 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 19390 in?
ZIP code 19390 (West Grove) 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 19390?
ZIP code 19390 in West Grove, PA has a population of 13,425 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19390?
The median household income in ZIP 19390 is $128,858, which is 69% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19390?
The median home value in ZIP 19390 is $417,900, which is 50% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19390?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19390 is White at 71.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19390?
ZIP code 19390 has 276 business establishments employing approximately 3,192 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19390?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19390 are: Health care and social assistance (43), Construction (29), Professional, scientific, and technical services (28). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19390?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19390 increased by 10.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 19390?
In ZIP code 19390, 68.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.5% 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 19390?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19390 is 33.9 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 19390?
In ZIP code 19390, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19390?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19390 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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