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 High-density area
- $97,146
- Median income Above-median income area
- $399,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 53.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 19475 (Spring City, PA) rose +2.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 252.6 in 2023 to 258.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,014. The poverty rate is 11.5%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $399,500 (76% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 70.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,010.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chester County, so 19475 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 19475
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spring City, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19475.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
40 establishments
- Construction
Construction
39 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
20 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
17 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 19475?
39.2
Median Age
54.8%
Male
45.2%
Female
3.9%
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?
$97,146
Median Household Income
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$59,014
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19475 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Spring City, 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)
$97,146 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
5,039housing units
5,039
Total Housing Units
4,850
Occupied Units
189
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$399,500
Median Home Value
+76% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 19464
Pottstown (19464)
45,788 residents
- 19460
Phoenixville (19460)
40,154 residents
- 19468
Royersford (19468)
25,536 residents
- 19465 17,038
Pottstown (19465)
17,038 residents
- 19341 16,709
Exton (19341)
16,709 residents
- 19525 14,107
Gilbertsville (19525)
14,107 residents
- 19425 13,922
Chester Springs (19425)
13,922 residents
- 19475 11,283
Spring City (19475)
11,283 residents
- 19453 1,483
Mont Clare (19453)
1,483 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19475 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19475 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
- 19525
Gilbertsville (19525)
$140,403 median income
- 19460
Phoenixville (19460)
$124,050 median income
- 19341
Exton (19341)
$121,680 median income
- 19468
Royersford (19468)
$108,534 median income
- 19465
Pottstown (19465)
$107,825 median income
- 19475
Spring City (19475)
$97,146 median income
- 19453 $80,583
Mont Clare (19453)
$80,583 median income
- 19464 $79,787
Pottstown (19464)
$79,787 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19475, 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 (11,283 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 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.
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