City

Malvern, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Chester County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥28,650Population
💰$162,917Median HH Income▲ 113% above avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$662,200Median Home Value▲ 138% above avg
🎓77.9%College Grads▲ 101% above avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.1%Hispanic: 5.7%Black: 3.6%Asian: 19.2%Other: 2%Race
White69.1%
Hispanic5.7%
Black3.6%
Asian19.2%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty4.3% ▼ 57% below avg
College Grads77.9% ▲ 101% above avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma50 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,845 (9.6%)
Some College625 (3.3%)
Associates1,698 (8.9%)
Bachelors875 (4.6%)
Graduate Degree14,029 (73.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 9.6%Some College: 3.3%Associates: 8.9%Bachelors: 4.6%Graduate: 73.4%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad9.6%
Some College3.3%
Associates8.9%
Bachelors4.6%
Graduate73.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.9%Renter: 28.1%Tenure
Owner71.9%
Renter28.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
73%

Financials

Median HH Income$162,917 ▲ 113% above avg
Median Home Value$662,200 ▲ 138% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,960/mo
Total Housing Units11,815
Vacant Units575

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
41%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
64%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
31%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
61%
About Malvern, PA

Malvern is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Chester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 28,650 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Malvern is a affluent community. The median household income of $162,917 is more than double the national average. Approximately 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Malvern is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $662,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,960 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Malvern is highly educated. 77.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is majority White (69.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Malvern
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19355 28,650 $162,917 $662,200 $1,960 4.6% 77.9% 71.9%