Phoenixville, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19460
Chester County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 40,154
- 439/sq mi High-density area
- $124,050
- Median income Above-median income area
- $455,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 60.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Phoenixville pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 439
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19460 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 19460 (Phoenixville, PA) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 277.4 in 2023 to 295.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19460 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania, with 40,154 residents across 91.6 square miles, a density of 439 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19460 skews affluent, with a median household income of $124,050 (59% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $67,533. The poverty rate is 5.0%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $455,900 (101% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 72.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,782.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chester County, so 19460 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 19460
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Phoenixville, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19460.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
152 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
126 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
117 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
101 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
96 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 19460, Phoenixville, 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
40,154
Population
91.6
Area (sq mi)
439
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19460?
38.6
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
8.2%
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?
$124,050
Median Household Income
+59% vs state ZIP avg
$67,533
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
26.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19460 ranks nationally
Phoenixville, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$124,050 Top 8% higher than 92% 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
19,320housing units
19,320
Total Housing Units
18,612
Occupied Units
708
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$455,900
Median Home Value
+101% vs state ZIP avg
$1,782
Median Rent
1983
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
+6.5%
YoY Change (2024)
295
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+195%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19460 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +195% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 199 |
| 2021 | +9.6% | 218 |
| 2022 | +14.6% | 249 |
| 2023 | +11.2% | 277 |
| 2024 | +6.5% | 295 |
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 1,042 business establishments in ZIP 19460, employing approximately 11,706 people with a combined annual payroll of $615,576,000.
1,042
Businesses
11,706
Employees
$615.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 152 | 14.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 126 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 117 | 11.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 101 | 9.7% |
| Retail trade | 96 | 9.2% |
| Construction | 82 | 7.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 64 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 62 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 57 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 55 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 37 | 3.5% |
| Information | 24 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 24 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 18 | 1.7% |
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 19460 vs 19453 →
ZIP 19460 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19460
Phoenixville (19460)
40,154 residents
- 19468
Royersford (19468)
25,536 residents
- 19355
Malvern (19355)
24,760 residents
- 19425 13,922
Chester Springs (19425)
13,922 residents
- 19475 11,283
Spring City (19475)
11,283 residents
- 19301 6,402
Paoli (19301)
6,402 residents
- 19453 1,483
Mont Clare (19453)
1,483 residents
- 19456 737
Oaks (19456)
737 residents
- 19345 689
Immaculata (19345)
689 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19460 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19460 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
- 19456
Oaks (19456)
$205,500 median income
- 19355
Malvern (19355)
$169,417 median income
- 19301
Paoli (19301)
$167,348 median income
- 19460
Phoenixville (19460)
$124,050 median income
- 19468
Royersford (19468)
$108,534 median income
- 19475
Spring City (19475)
$97,146 median income
- 19453 $80,583
Mont Clare (19453)
$80,583 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19460 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19453 | Mont Clare, PA | 1,483 | 1.7 mi |
| 19442 | Kimberton, PA | 45 | 2.8 mi |
| 19456 | Oaks, PA | 737 | 3.7 mi |
| 19355 | Malvern, PA | 24,760 | 5.5 mi |
| 19468 | Royersford, PA | 25,536 | 5.6 mi |
| 19475 | Spring City, PA | 11,283 | 4.8 mi |
| 19345 | Immaculata, PA | 689 | 7.0 mi |
| 19301 | Paoli, PA | 6,402 | 6.5 mi |
| 19457 | Parker Ford, PA | 125 | 6.2 mi |
| 19425 | Chester Springs, PA | 13,922 | 6.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19460, 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 (40,154 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 19460 in?
ZIP code 19460 (Phoenixville) 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 19460?
ZIP code 19460 in Phoenixville, PA has a population of 40,154 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19460?
The median household income in ZIP 19460 is $124,050, which is 63% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19460?
The median home value in ZIP 19460 is $455,900, which is 64% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19460?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19460 is White at 81.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19460?
ZIP code 19460 has 1,042 business establishments employing approximately 11,706 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19460?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19460 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (152), Health care and social assistance (126), Other services (except public administration) (117). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19460?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19460 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 195%. 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 19460?
In ZIP code 19460, 78.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.0% 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 19460?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19460 is 26.6 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 19460?
In ZIP code 19460, approximately 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19460?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19460 is 5.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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