Pottstown, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19465
Chester County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,038
- 184/sq mi High-density area
- $107,825
- Median income Above-median income area
- $404,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pottstown pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 20%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 184
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19465 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 19465 (Pottstown, PA) rose +10.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 234.3 in 2023 to 258.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19465 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pottstown, Chester County, Pennsylvania, home to 17,038 residents across 92.7 square miles, a density of 184 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19465 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,825 (38% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,798. The poverty rate is 4.1%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $404,500 (78% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 81.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,424.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, 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 19465 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 19465
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pottstown, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19465.
- Construction
Construction
55 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
43 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
33 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 19465, Pottstown, 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
17,038
Population
92.7
Area (sq mi)
184
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19465?
44.5
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
3.2%
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?
$107,825
Median Household Income
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$58,798
Per Capita Income
4.1%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19465 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Pottstown, 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)
$107,825 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
7,522housing units
7,522
Total Housing Units
7,253
Occupied Units
269
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$404,500
Median Home Value
+78% vs state ZIP avg
$1,424
Median Rent
1976
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
+10.5%
YoY Change (2024)
259
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+159%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19465 have increased 10.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 172 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 190 |
| 2022 | +12.6% | 214 |
| 2023 | +9.3% | 234 |
| 2024 | +10.5% | 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 360 business establishments in ZIP 19465, employing approximately 3,705 people with a combined annual payroll of $153,583,000.
360
Businesses
3,705
Employees
$153.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 55 | 15.3% |
| Retail trade | 49 | 13.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 48 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 43 | 11.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 33 | 9.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 33 | 9.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 6.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.5% |
| Information | 5 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.8% |
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 19465 vs 19457 →
ZIP 19465 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19464
Pottstown (19464)
45,788 residents
- 19468
Royersford (19468)
25,536 residents
- 19465 17,038
Pottstown (19465)
17,038 residents
- 19512 16,954
Boyertown (19512)
16,954 residents
- 19518 14,734
Douglassville (19518)
14,734 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
- 19520 5,465
Elverson (19520)
5,465 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19465 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19465 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
- 19518
Douglassville (19518)
$114,181 median income
- 19468
Royersford (19468)
$108,534 median income
- 19465
Pottstown (19465)
$107,825 median income
- 19520
Elverson (19520)
$100,088 median income
- 19475
Spring City (19475)
$97,146 median income
- 19512 $79,885
Boyertown (19512)
$79,885 median income
- 19464 $79,787
Pottstown (19464)
$79,787 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19465 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19457 | Parker Ford, PA | 125 | 4.5 mi |
| 19475 | Spring City, PA | 11,283 | 4.3 mi |
| 19464 | Pottstown, PA | 45,788 | 5.1 mi |
| 19425 | Chester Springs, PA | 13,922 | 6.8 mi |
| 19468 | Royersford, PA | 25,536 | 7.4 mi |
| 19518 | Douglassville, PA | 14,734 | 6.4 mi |
| 19512 | Boyertown, PA | 16,954 | 10.4 mi |
| 19442 | Kimberton, PA | 45 | 6.7 mi |
| 19520 | Elverson, PA | 5,465 | 7.0 mi |
| 19343 | Glenmoore, PA | 8,142 | 8.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19465, 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 (17,038 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 19465 in?
ZIP code 19465 (Pottstown) 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 19465?
ZIP code 19465 in Pottstown, PA has a population of 17,038 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19465?
The median household income in ZIP 19465 is $107,825, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19465?
The median home value in ZIP 19465 is $404,500, which is 45% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19465?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19465 is White at 90.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19465?
ZIP code 19465 has 360 business establishments employing approximately 3,705 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19465?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19465 are: Construction (55), Retail trade (49), Professional, scientific, and technical services (48). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19465?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19465 increased by 10.5% 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 19465?
In ZIP code 19465, 73.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.4% 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 19465?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19465 is 26.9 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 19465?
In ZIP code 19465, approximately 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19465?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19465 is 4.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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