City

Chester, PA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Delaware County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥34,697Population
💰$39,416Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂32.7Median Age
🏠$85,200Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓22.7%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊17.4%Unemployment▲ 255% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 14%Hispanic: 9.2%Black: 71.2%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3.3%Race
White14.0%
Hispanic9.2%
Black71.2%
Asian0.8%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
14%
25–44
25%
45–64
21%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty28.6% ▲ 186% above avg
College Grads22.7% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment17.4% ▲ 255% above avg
No HS Diploma306 (1.6%)
HS Graduate9,592 (50.9%)
Some College2,524 (13.4%)
Associates2,135 (11.3%)
Bachelors1,547 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree2,730 (14.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 50.9%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 14.5%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad50.9%
Some College13.4%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate14.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 39.8%Renter: 60.2%Tenure
Owner39.8%
Renter60.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,416 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$85,200 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,083/mo
Total Housing Units15,664
Vacant Units2,460

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Public Transit
11%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
13%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
63%
About Chester, PA

Chester is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Delaware County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 34,697 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.7 years.

Economically, Chester is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,416 is below the national average. Approximately 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 17.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Chester is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $85,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,083 per month. At 39.8% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Chester is less-educated. 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (71.21%).

Chester, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Chester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19013 34,697 $39,416 $85,200 $1,083 17.4% 22.7% 39.8%

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