19017 ZIP Code — Chester Heights, PA

Delaware County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 19017 is located in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania, within Delaware County. It covers approximately 0.50 square miles and serves a population of 289 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 484/610.

About ZIP code 19017

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $489,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 48% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 81% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 19017 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

289

population

0.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19017 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19017

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19017. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chester Heights	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	289
Population density	578 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	0.50 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.8897
Longitude	-75.4724
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	484/610

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.7%	33.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	8.3%	26.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	48.3%	26.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	21.7%	13.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

289

Population

578

People per sq mi

34.0

Median age

Median household income

$79,346

Per capita income

$489,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

Housing units

81.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

15–19

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	23	8.0%
18 and over	266	92.0%
65 and over	67	23.2%
Median age	34.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99%

Black or African American 1%

Group	Count	%
White	286	99%
Black or African American	3	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.7%	33.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	8.3%	26.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	48.3%	26.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	21.7%	13.2%	7.1%

$50k–$75k 6.5%

$75k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 33.7%

$200k+ 50.0%

Range	% of households
$50k–$75k	6.5%
$75k–$100k	9.8%
$100k–$150k	33.7%
$200k+	50.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k–$300k 11.3%

$300k–$500k 35.0%

$500k–$1M 46.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$489,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.0%
Renter occupied	13.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	80.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	37.0%
1980–1989	33.7%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	6.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	29.3%
4 bedrooms	70.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.8%
1 vehicle	6.5%
2 vehicles	46.7%
3 or more	37.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	77.2%
Fuel oil	22.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	77	83.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	9	9.8%
Female householder, no spouse	6	6.5%
Households with children under 18	24	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	40	43.5%
Average household size	3.07

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.5%	49.3%
Married	60.9%	45.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.0%	1.3%
Divorced	1.6%	4.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.8%

HS graduate 4.1%

Some college, no degree 11.7%

Associate's degree 2.3%

Bachelor's degree 50.0%

Graduate / professional 31.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.2%
Bachelor's or higher	81.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	12.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	12	14.1%
College / grad school	62	72.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 43.0%

Professional & management 22.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.0%

Public administration 14.0%

Manufacturing 3.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	81.5%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.5%
Government	29.5%
Self-employed	19.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	52.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	47.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.5%
Retirement income	80.4%
Supplemental Security	9.8%
Cash public assistance	30.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.9%
High blood pressure	30.4%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	23.9%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.9%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	17.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	10.1%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	7.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	75.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	8.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	14.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.2%
Public insurance	34.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	278	96.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	257	88.9%
Born in same state	257	88.9%
Born in different state	228	78.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	32	11.1%
Not a US citizen	32	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	6	2.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.8%
Internet access	90.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19017

What city is ZIP code 19017 in?

ZIP code 19017 is primarily assigned to Chester Heights, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 19017 in?

ZIP code 19017 falls within Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 19017?

81% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 19017 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 19017 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 19017 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 19017 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19017?

The median home value in ZIP code 19017 is $489,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 19017 in?

ZIP code 19017 observes the EST timezone.