Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 6.0% ▼ 40% below avg |
| College Grads | 63.0% ▲ 63% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 21% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3,240 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 68,289 (20.1%) |
| Some College | 23,226 (6.8%) |
| Associates | 31,587 (9.3%) |
| Bachelors | 22,873 (6.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 191,215 (56.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $125,552 ▲ 65% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $469,466 ▲ 68% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,627/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 205,551 |
| Vacant Units | 7,935 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Chester County is located in Pennsylvania and encompasses 63 ZIP codes spanning 53 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 528,732 residents. With a median age of 40.71, it is a middle-aged county.
Chester County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $125,552 is significantly above the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 6.0% is well below the national average.
Housing in Chester County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $469,466 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,626. Homeownership rates are high at 74.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Chester County are primarily White (76.55%). Educational attainment is highly educated — 63.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.
Chester County, PA is a upper-middle-income area in Pennsylvania. The 63 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19310 | Atglen | 3,035 | $87,679 | $289,300 | $1,392 | 3.9% | 39.1% |
| 19311 | Avondale | 12,262 | $146,723 | $524,700 | $1,397 | 1.9% | 61.0% |
| 19312 | Berwyn | 11,901 | $199,107 | $805,400 | $1,678 | 4.7% | 82.0% |
| 19425 | Chester Springs | 17,071 | $210,227 | $621,700 | $2,460 | 1.7% | 82.4% |
| 19320 | Coatesville | 55,671 | $88,852 | $302,700 | $1,427 | 4.7% | 41.5% |
| 19330 | Cochranville | 5,678 | $112,885 | $389,500 | $1,139 | 3.6% | 53.0% |
| 19333 | Devon | 7,616 | $157,083 | $688,700 | $1,833 | 4.2% | 84.8% |
| 19335 | Downingtown | 52,524 | $136,839 | $464,400 | $1,647 | 3.8% | 68.5% |
| 19520 | Elverson | 6,324 | $98,882 | $403,600 | $1,111 | 2.9% | 46.7% |
| 19341 | Exton | 20,660 | $122,992 | $486,900 | $2,045 | 4.7% | 71.0% |
| 19343 | Glenmoore | 8,595 | $161,964 | $543,800 | $1,816 | 3.1% | 66.1% |
| 19344 | Honey Brook | 12,910 | $84,164 | $303,900 | $1,348 | 1.7% | 39.1% |
| 19348 | Kennett Square | 23,435 | $118,367 | $518,200 | $1,588 | 3.3% | 65.1% |
| 19350 | Landenberg | 10,401 | $152,264 | $494,300 | $1,405 | 2.1% | 63.9% |
| 19352 | Lincoln University | 11,689 | $169,167 | $458,700 | $1,604 | 4.8% | 68.5% |
| 19355 | Malvern | 28,650 | $162,917 | $662,200 | $1,960 | 4.6% | 77.9% |
| 19358 | Modena | 182 | $75,577 | $161,300 | $1,308 | 0.0% | 20.8% |
| 19362 | Nottingham | 6,181 | $87,292 | $291,800 | $1,273 | 6.1% | 25.8% |
| 19363 | Oxford | 17,929 | $104,318 | $341,900 | $1,217 | 2.7% | 43.9% |
| 19301 | Paoli | 8,319 | $157,500 | $537,300 | $1,802 | 4.6% | 77.0% |
| 19365 | Parkesburg | 7,477 | $92,137 | $300,000 | $1,256 | 6.8% | 42.2% |
| 19460 | Phoenixville | 43,927 | $120,472 | $426,000 | $1,622 | 3.9% | 64.9% |
| 19465 | Pottstown | 18,309 | $106,167 | $383,300 | $1,421 | 5.0% | 49.3% |
| 19475 | Spring City | 12,382 | $92,140 | $362,900 | $948 | 2.9% | 58.2% |
| 19372 | Thorndale | 2,294 | $120,172 | $292,900 | $2,061 | 4.6% | 52.5% |
| 19375 | Unionville | 272 | $250,001 | $614,300 | — | 0.0% | 64.6% |
| 19380 | West Chester | 50,093 | $122,876 | $530,400 | $1,820 | 3.0% | 70.2% |
| 19382 | West Chester | 53,035 | $126,159 | $542,400 | $1,788 | 4.3% | 69.7% |
| 19383 | West Chester | 5,892 | $21,445 | — | — | 10.5% | 100.0% |
| 19390 | West Grove | 12,049 | $114,403 | $377,700 | $1,221 | 1.9% | 57.3% |