Chester County, PA ZIP Codes
Pennsylvania (PA) · 63 ZIP codes · 53 cities
63
ZIP codes
538,649
population (2021)
+8.0%
pop change since 2010
42029
FIPS code
Chester County ZIP code map
About Chester County
Chester County is located in Pennsylvania and contains 63 ZIP codes across 53 cities and communities.
The county's population was 538,649 as of 2021,
an increase of
8% from 498,886 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Chester County is 42029.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 538,649 |
| 2010 population | 498,886 |
| Change | +8.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| FIPS code | 42029 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Chester County
Atglen
Avondale
Berwyn
Birchrunville
Brandamore
Chatham
Chester Springs
Coatesville
Cochranville
Devault
Devon
Downingtown
Elverson
Exton
Glenmoore
Honey Brook
Immaculata
Kelton
Kemblesville
Kennett Square
Kimberton
Landenberg
Lewisville
Lincoln University
Lionville
Lyndell
Malvern
Mendenhall
Modena
New London
Nottingham
Oxford
Paoli
Parker Ford
Parkesburg
Phoenixville
Pocopson
Pomeroy
Pottstown
Sadsburyville
Saint Peters
Southeastern
Spring City
Suplee
Thorndale
Toughkenamon
Unionville
Uwchland
Valley Forge
Wagontown
West Chester
West Grove
Westtown
ZIP codes for Chester County, PA (63)
Demographics & statistics
517,491
Population
41.0
Median age
$121,454
Median household income
$60,381
Per capita income
$427,025
Median home value
$1,474
Median monthly rent
77.2%
Home ownership
5.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unemployment
153,429
Housing units
50.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
13,876
Under 5
14,002
15,560
5–9
15,701
17,521
10–14
17,681
16,913
15–19
17,068
15,563
20–24
15,704
29,514
25–34
29,784
33,143
35–44
33,446
34,905
45–54
35,224
18,548
55–59
18,717
17,754
60–64
17,916
25,954
65–74
26,190
13,056
75–84
13,176
5,264
85+
5,311
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 116,325 | 23.3% |
| 18 and over | 401,166 | 76.7% |
| 65 and over | 88,951 | 17.6% |
| Median age | 41.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
76.8%
Asian
5.7%
Two or more races
5.3%
Black or African American
5.1%
Hispanic or Latino
4.8%
Other race
2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 417,762 | 76.8% |
| Asian | 31,085 | 5.7% |
| Two or more races | 28,731 | 5.3% |
| Black or African American | 27,810 | 5.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26,339 | 4.8% |
| Other race | 11,636 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 369 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.3%
$10k–$15k
1.6%
$15k–$25k
4.2%
$25k–$35k
4.9%
$35k–$50k
6.8%
$50k–$75k
11.8%
$75k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
20.0%
$150k–$200k
12.1%
$200k+
24.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.1% |
| $200k+ | 24.4% |
| Median income | $121,454 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.9%
$50k–$100k
2.2%
$100k–$150k
1.7%
$150k–$200k
4.5%
$200k–$300k
18.4%
$300k–$500k
36.8%
$500k–$1M
28.5%
$1M+
5.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $427,025 |
| Median rent / month | $1,474 |
| Owner occupied | 77.2% |
| Renter occupied | 22.8% |
| Vacant | 3.8% |
| Single-family detached | 67.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.7% |
| Mobile homes | 4.0% |
| Median rooms | 7.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.82 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 32.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.5% |
| 3 or more | 27.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 32.9% |
| Electricity | 25.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 15.5% |
| Fuel oil | 21.8% |
| Wood | 1.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 114,794 | 62.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 12,065 | 5.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 27,182 | 12.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 41,425 | 19.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 62,899 | 34.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 61,433 | 32.9% |
| Average household size | 2.71 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.7% | 25.5% |
| Married | 60.2% | 56.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 7.4% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 9.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.5%
Some HS, no diploma
4.0%
HS graduate
22.0%
Some college, no degree
12.9%
Associate's degree
6.5%
Bachelor's degree
29.3%
Graduate / professional
20.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 50.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 8,782 | 6.9% |
| Kindergarten | 5,763 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 53,403 | 44.2% |
| High school | 28,354 | 23.6% |
| College / grad school | 28,667 | 20.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.9%
Professional & management
15.3%
Manufacturing
11.3%
Finance & real estate
9.9%
Retail trade
8.9%
Construction
7.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.7%
Other services
5.1%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Agriculture & mining
3.9%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Public administration
2.2%
Information
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 51.6% |
| Service | 12.5% |
| Sales & office | 18.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.1% |
| Production & transportation | 8.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.9% |
| Government | 8.4% |
| Self-employed | 5.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.4% |
| Carpool | 7.8% |
| Public transit | 1.5% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.0 |
Poverty
All people
5.9%
Under 18 years
7.7%
18 and over
5.3%
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
14.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.6% |
| Retirement income | 24.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 28.0% |
| High cholesterol | 31.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 23.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.3% |
| No physical activity | 19.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 9.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.1% |
| Visited dentist | 71.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.7% |
| Teeth loss | 10.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 22,329 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.1% |
| Under 18 | 4.4% |
| 18–64 years | 7.0% |
| 65 and over | 22.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.4% |
| Public insurance | 27.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 489,613 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 19,253 | 6.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 9,783 | 4.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 5,027 | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 4,028 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 468,476 | 89.0% |
| Born in same state | 460,824 | 87.8% |
| Born in different state | 327,689 | 62.3% |
| Foreign born | 7,652 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 49,015 | 11.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 23,157 | 48.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 108,852 | 21% |
| French | 65,508 | 12.7% |
| Arab | 17,090 | 3.3% |
| English | 5,728 | 1.1% |
| Irish | 3,646 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 3,138 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 2,552 | 0.5% |
| German | 1,580 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 971 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.5% |
| Internet access | 94.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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