19013 ZIP Code — Chester, PA

Delaware County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 19013 is located in Chester, Pennsylvania, within Delaware County. It covers approximately 5.65 square miles and serves a population of 34,456 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 610/484.

About ZIP code 19013

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $80,100. Renters make up the majority at 64%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $38,237. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 43% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 19013 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

34,456

population

5.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19013 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19013

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19013. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chester	Acceptable
Chester	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

19015 Brookhaven (1.9 mi) 08014 Bridgeport (2.7 mi) 19022 Crum Lynne (2.8 mi) 19094 Woodlyn (2.9 mi) 19014 Aston (3.1 mi) 19078 Ridley Park (3.7 mi) 19081 Swarthmore (4.2 mi) 19033 Folsom (4.4 mi) 19061 Marcus Hook (4.5 mi) 19060 Garnet Valley (4.5 mi) 19703 Claymont (4.7 mi) 08027 Gibbstown (4.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	34,456
Population density	6,098 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	5.65 sq mi
Water area	1.18 sq mi
Latitude	39.8423
Longitude	-75.3808
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	610/484

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.8%	33.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	20.8%	26.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	26.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	13.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

34,456

Population

6,098

People per sq mi

32.4

Median age

$38,237

Median household income

$21,714

Per capita income

$80,100

Median home value

$995

Median monthly rent

36.5%

Home ownership

28.9%

Poverty rate

16.1%

Unemployment

7,011

Housing units

13.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,163

Under 5

1,256

1,157

5–9

1,249

1,010

10–14

1,090

1,356

15–19

1,465

1,710

20–24

1,846

2,521

25–34

2,723

1,821

35–44

1,966

1,448

45–54

1,563

926

55–59

1,001

998

60–64

1,077

1,509

65–74

1,630

653

75–84

706

294

85+

318

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8,136	23.6%
18 and over	26,320	76.4%
65 and over	5,110	14.8%
Median age	32.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 72.6%

White 13.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Other race 4.4%

Two or more races 3.5%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	26,259	72.6%
White	5,031	13.9%
Hispanic or Latino	1,692	4.7%
Other race	1,580	4.4%
Two or more races	1,250	3.5%
Asian	223	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	113	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.8%	33.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	20.8%	26.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	26.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	13.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 9.9%

$10k–$15k 8.3%

$15k–$25k 15.9%

$25k–$35k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.9%
$10k–$15k	8.3%
$15k–$25k	15.9%
$25k–$35k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	8.0%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$38,237

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.8%

$50k–$100k 43.8%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 5.2%

$300k–$500k 1.0%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$80,100
Median rent / month	$995
Owner occupied	36.5%
Renter occupied	63.5%
Vacant	14.5%
Single-family detached	8.6%
Large apartment buildings	7.9%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	4.5%
1990–1999	4.5%
1980–1989	4.9%
1970–1979	6.5%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	13.1%
1940–1949	16.9%
1939 or earlier	35.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	15.4%
2 bedrooms	17.7%
3 bedrooms	54.9%
4 bedrooms	7.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	30.4%
1 vehicle	45.8%
2 vehicles	19.1%
3 or more	4.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.9%
Electricity	28.6%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Fuel oil	16.2%
Wood	0.3%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,114	16.1%
Cohabiting couple	960	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	3,075	23.5%
Female householder, no spouse	6,953	53.1%
Households with children under 18	3,983	30.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,127	31.5%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	63.7%	62.9%
Married	20.1%	15.8%
Separated	2.8%	2.8%
Widowed	3.6%	9.0%
Divorced	9.8%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 48.7%

Some college, no degree 16.3%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	13.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	500	5.2%
Kindergarten	579	6.0%
Elementary school	3,587	37.3%
High school	1,614	16.8%
College / grad school	3,332	34.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.2%

Professional & management 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 9.2%

Retail trade 8.4%

Manufacturing 8.1%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Public administration 4.5%

Construction 3.0%

Other services 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.3%
Service	36.6%
Sales & office	17.4%
Natural resources & construction	4.4%
Production & transportation	16.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.9%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.0%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	10.2%
Walk	7.2%
Work from home	8.6%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.7

Poverty

All people 28.9%

Under 18 years 42.7%

18 and over 24.3%

Married-couple families 14.0%

Female-led households 32.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	20.2%
Supplemental Security	10.5%
Cash public assistance	6.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	42.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.6%
High blood pressure	43.2%
High cholesterol	29.0%
Diabetes	17.4%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	12.9%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	4.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.0%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	35.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	46.9%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	25.7%
Poor mental health	19.1%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	18.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.1%
Visited dentist	47.5%
Cholesterol screening	86.1%
Teeth loss	28.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,438	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	13.3%
65 and over	36.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.8%
Public insurance	56.1%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	32,037	93.0%
Spanish	852	2.7%
Other Indo-European	617	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	60	0.2%
Other languages	65	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	33,385	96.9%
Born in same state	32,501	94.3%
Born in different state	27,447	79.7%
Foreign born	884	2.6%
Naturalized citizen	1,071	3.1%
Not a US citizen	505	47.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	990	2.9%
French	399	1.2%
Arab	399	1.2%
Irish	58	0.2%
Norwegian	36	0.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	27	0.1%
German	16	0%
Dutch	16	0%
Polish	9	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	90.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19013

What city is ZIP code 19013 in?

ZIP code 19013 is primarily assigned to Chester, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 19013 in?

ZIP code 19013 falls within Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19013?

29% of residents in ZIP code 19013 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 19013 mostly rentals?

64% of occupied units in ZIP code 19013 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 19013?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19013?

The median home value in ZIP code 19013 is $80,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 19013 in?

ZIP code 19013 observes the EST timezone.