City

Chadds Ford, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Delaware County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥10,844Population
💰$154,933Median HH Income▲ 103% above avg
🎂43.4Median Age
🏠$588,600Median Home Value▲ 111% above avg
🎓73.5%College Grads▲ 90% above avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77%Hispanic: 5.8%Black: 1%Asian: 12.1%Other: 3.7%Race
White77.0%
Hispanic5.8%
Black1.0%
Asian12.1%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty2.6% ▼ 74% below avg
College Grads73.5% ▲ 90% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma22 (0.3%)
HS Graduate961 (14%)
Some College180 (2.6%)
Associates665 (9.7%)
Bachelors404 (5.9%)
Graduate Degree4,655 (67.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 14%Some College: 2.6%Associates: 9.7%Bachelors: 5.9%Graduate: 67.6%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad14.0%
Some College2.6%
Associates9.7%
Bachelors5.9%
Graduate67.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.9%Renter: 14.1%Tenure
Owner85.9%
Renter14.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
58%

Financials

Median HH Income$154,933 ▲ 103% above avg
Median Home Value$588,600 ▲ 111% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,003/mo
Total Housing Units4,212
Vacant Units155

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
39%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
54%
About Chadds Ford, PA

Chadds Ford is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Delaware County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,844 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.4 years.

Economically, Chadds Ford is a affluent community. The median household income of $154,933 is more than double the national average. Approximately 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Chadds Ford is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $588,600, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,003 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chadds Ford is highly educated. 73.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (76.97%).

Chadds Ford, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Chadds Ford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19317 10,844 $154,933 $588,600 $2,003 4.1% 73.5% 85.9%