Chester Springs, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19425
Chester County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,922
- 199/sq mi High-density area
- $211,739
- Median income Above-median income area
- $656,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 79.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chester Springs pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 199
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19425 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 19425 (Chester Springs, PA) fell -1.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 249.5 in 2023 to 245.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19425 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chester Springs, Chester County, Pennsylvania, home to 13,922 residents across 69.8 square miles, a density of 199 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19425 skews affluent, with a median household income of $211,739 (172% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $80,898. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.5% and unemployment is 1.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $656,700 (189% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 89.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,404.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 79.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chester County, so 19425 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 19425
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chester Springs, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19425.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
128 establishments
- Construction 44
Construction
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 35
Other services (except public administration)
35 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 34
Health care and social assistance
34 establishments
- Retail trade 24
Retail trade
24 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 19425, Chester Springs, 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
13,922
Population
69.8
Area (sq mi)
199
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19425?
41.7
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
22.2%
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?
$211,739
Median Household Income
+172% vs state ZIP avg
$80,898
Per Capita Income
1.5%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
30.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19425 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Chester Springs, 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)
$211,739 Top 1% higher than 99% 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
5,771housing units
5,771
Total Housing Units
5,710
Occupied Units
61
Vacant Units
3.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$656,700
Median Home Value
+189% vs state ZIP avg
$2,404
Median Rent
2001
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
-1.7%
YoY Change (2024)
245
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+145%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19425 have decreased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 169 |
| 2021 | +8.1% | 182 |
| 2022 | +14.4% | 209 |
| 2023 | +19.5% | 249 |
| 2024 | -1.7% | 245 |
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 418 business establishments in ZIP 19425, employing approximately 3,109 people with a combined annual payroll of $179,638,000.
418
Businesses
3,109
Employees
$179.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 128 | 30.6% |
| Construction | 44 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 35 | 8.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 34 | 8.1% |
| Retail trade | 24 | 5.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 4.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 13 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 1.9% |
| Information | 8 | 1.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.7% |
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 19425 vs 19341 →
ZIP 19425 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19380
West Chester (19380)
49,534 residents
- 19335
Downingtown (19335)
46,984 residents
- 19460
Phoenixville (19460)
40,154 residents
- 19465 17,038
Pottstown (19465)
17,038 residents
- 19341 16,709
Exton (19341)
16,709 residents
- 19425 13,922
Chester Springs (19425)
13,922 residents
- 19475 11,283
Spring City (19475)
11,283 residents
- 19343 8,142
Glenmoore (19343)
8,142 residents
- 19345 689
Immaculata (19345)
689 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19425 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19425 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19425
Chester Springs (19425)
$211,739 median income
- 19343
Glenmoore (19343)
$160,256 median income
- 19335
Downingtown (19335)
$143,249 median income
- 19460
Phoenixville (19460)
$124,050 median income
- 19380
West Chester (19380)
$122,899 median income
- 19341
Exton (19341)
$121,680 median income
- 19465
Pottstown (19465)
$107,825 median income
- 19475
Spring City (19475)
$97,146 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19425 ranks the highest of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19341 | Exton, PA | 16,709 | 4.3 mi |
| 19442 | Kimberton, PA | 45 | 3.8 mi |
| 19343 | Glenmoore, PA | 8,142 | 5.7 mi |
| 19475 | Spring City, PA | 11,283 | 5.3 mi |
| 19465 | Pottstown, PA | 17,038 | 6.8 mi |
| 19460 | Phoenixville, PA | 40,154 | 6.4 mi |
| 19335 | Downingtown, PA | 46,984 | 6.7 mi |
| 19345 | Immaculata, PA | 689 | 6.6 mi |
| 19380 | West Chester, PA | 49,534 | 8.4 mi |
| 19457 | Parker Ford, PA | 125 | 7.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19425, 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 (13,922 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 19425 in?
ZIP code 19425 (Chester Springs) 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 19425?
ZIP code 19425 in Chester Springs, PA has a population of 13,922 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19425?
The median household income in ZIP 19425 is $211,739, which is 178% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19425?
The median home value in ZIP 19425 is $656,700, which is 136% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19425?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19425 is White at 64.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19425?
ZIP code 19425 has 418 business establishments employing approximately 3,109 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19425?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19425 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (128), Construction (44), Other services (except public administration) (35). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19425?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19425 decreased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. 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 19425?
In ZIP code 19425, 85.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 79.2% 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 19425?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19425 is 30.5 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 19425?
In ZIP code 19425, approximately 89.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19425?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19425 is 1.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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