City

Downingtown, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Chester County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥52,524Population
💰$136,839Median HH Income▲ 79% above avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$464,400Median Home Value▲ 67% above avg
🎓68.5%College Grads▲ 77% above avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.2%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 4.9%Asian: 8%Other: 3.1%Race
White80.2%
Hispanic3.1%
Black4.9%
Asian8.0%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty3.0% ▼ 70% below avg
College Grads68.5% ▲ 77% above avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma168 (0.5%)
HS Graduate5,693 (15.8%)
Some College2,492 (6.9%)
Associates3,018 (8.4%)
Bachelors2,558 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree22,135 (61.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 15.8%Some College: 6.9%Associates: 8.4%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 61.4%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad15.8%
Some College6.9%
Associates8.4%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate61.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80%Renter: 20%Tenure
Owner80.0%
Renter20.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
42%
Over $500k
42%

Financials

Median HH Income$136,839 ▲ 79% above avg
Median Home Value$464,400 ▲ 67% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,647/mo
Total Housing Units20,276
Vacant Units399

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
29%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
28%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
59%
About Downingtown, PA

Downingtown is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Chester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 52,524 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Downingtown is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $136,839 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Downingtown is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $464,400, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,647 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Downingtown is highly educated. 68.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (80.17%).

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

ZIP Codes in Downingtown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19335 52,524 $136,839 $464,400 $1,647 3.8% 68.5% 80.0%