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Spring City, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19475

Chester County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

11,283
263/sq mi
$97,146
Median income
$399,500
Median home value
53.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Spring City pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
263
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19475 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19475 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Spring City, Chester County, Pennsylvania, home to 11,283 residents across 42.9 square miles, a density of 263 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19475 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,146 (25% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $59,014. Local economic indicators show a 11.5% poverty rate alongside 2.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $399,500 (76% above the state average), median rent at $1,010 a month, and owner-occupancy at 70.1%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 28 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 19475 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 19475

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spring City, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19475.

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 19475, Spring City, 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

11,283

Population

42.9

Area (sq mi)

263

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19475?

39.2

Median Age

54.8%

Male

45.2%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 78.8%
African American 7.3%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

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?

$97,146

Median Household Income

+25% vs state

$59,014

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19475 ranks nationally

Spring City, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,146 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 74.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.8%

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

What does housing look like?

5,039

Total Housing Units

4,850

Occupied Units

189

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.1%
Renter 29.9%

$399,500

Median Home Value

+76% vs state

$1,010

Median Rent

1971

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

+2.3%

YoY Change (2024)

258

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+158%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19475 have increased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 176
2021 +9.0% 192
2022 +9.9% 211
2023 +19.9% 253
2024 +2.3% 258

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 221 business establishments in ZIP 19475, employing approximately 1,887 people with a combined annual payroll of $104,937,000.

221

Businesses

1,887

Employees

$104.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 40 18.1%
Construction 39 17.6%
Retail trade 25 11.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 9.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 7.7%
Manufacturing 14 6.3%
Accommodation and food services 14 6.3%
Wholesale trade 10 4.5%
Health care and social assistance 9 4.1%
Finance and insurance 8 3.6%
Information 6 2.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 2.7%
Educational services 5 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.4%

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 19475 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 19475 ranks #8 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 19475 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 19475 ranks #7 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 2.5 mi
19442 Kimberton, PA 45 3.0 mi
19465 Pottstown, PA 17,038 4.3 mi
19464 Pottstown, PA 45,788 6.2 mi
19468 Royersford, PA 25,536 4.4 mi
19460 Phoenixville, PA 40,154 4.8 mi
19425 Chester Springs, PA 13,922 5.3 mi
19453 Mont Clare, PA 1,483 5.7 mi
19525 Gilbertsville, PA 14,107 9.5 mi
19341 Exton, PA 16,709 9.1 mi

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

Related Areas

Chester County Spring City, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19475 in? ▼
ZIP code 19475 (Spring City) 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 19475? ▼
ZIP code 19475 in Spring City, PA has a population of 11,283 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19475? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19475 is $97,146, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19475? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19475 is $399,500, which is 44% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19475? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19475 is White at 78.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19475? ▼
ZIP code 19475 has 221 business establishments employing approximately 1,887 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19475? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19475 are: Other services (except public administration) (40), Construction (39), Retail trade (25). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19475? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19475 increased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. 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 19475? ▼
In ZIP code 19475, 74.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.8% 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 19475? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19475 is 28.4 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 19475? ▼
In ZIP code 19475, approximately 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19475? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19475 is 11.5% 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.