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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
$107,825
Median income
$404,500
Median home value
44.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $58,798. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.5%. Median home value sits at $404,500 (78% above the state average), median rent at $1,424 a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.2%.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Chester County, letting you compare 19465 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 19465?

44.5

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 90.8%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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

$58,798

Per Capita Income

4.1%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

26.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19465 ranks nationally

Pottstown, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$107,825 Top 14% higher than 86% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,522

Total Housing Units

7,253

Occupied Units

269

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.2%
Renter 18.8%

$404,500

Median Home Value

+78% vs state

$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

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ZIP 19465 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19465 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 19465 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

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Pop: 52,388
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Pop: 52,342
19380 standard
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Pop: 49,534
19335 standard
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Pop: 46,984
19460 standard
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Pop: 40,154
19087 standard
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Pop: 32,225

Related Areas

Chester County Pottstown, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.