19465 ZIP Code — Pottstown, PA
Chester County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 19465 is located in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, within Chester County. It covers approximately 35.54 square miles and serves a population of 18,710 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 484/610.
About ZIP code 19465
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $365,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($101,199) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
18,710
population
35.54
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
19465 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 19465
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19465. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Pottstown | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
19475 Spring City (3.8 mi)
19464 Pottstown (5.3 mi)
19425 Chester Springs (6.7 mi)
19518 Douglassville (6.7 mi)
19518 Douglassville (6.7 mi)
19468 Royersford (7.2 mi)
19520 Elverson (7.2 mi)
19343 Glenmoore (7.9 mi)
19508 Birdsboro (9 mi)
19460 Phoenixville (9.1 mi)
19525 Gilbertsville (9.3 mi)
19453 Mont Clare (9.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 18,710 |
| Population density | 526 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 35.54 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.63 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.1945 |
| Longitude | -75.6710 |
| 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 | 26.2% | 22.9% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.6% | 25.8% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.8% | 32.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 14.5% | 19.4% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
18,710
Population
526
People per sq mi
44.2
Median age
$101,199
Median household income
$53,377
Per capita income
$365,100
Median home value
$1,285
Median monthly rent
79.6%
Home ownership
4.7%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
6,020
Housing units
40.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
374
Under 5
372
503
5–9
500
776
10–14
772
611
15–19
608
448
20–24
446
904
25–34
898
1,224
35–44
1,217
1,565
45–54
1,556
747
55–59
742
626
60–64
623
863
65–74
857
398
75–84
396
343
85+
341
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,163 | 22.3% |
| 18 and over | 14,547 | 77.7% |
| 65 and over | 3,198 | 17.1% |
| Median age | 44.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.9%
Hispanic or Latino
3.8%
Two or more races
2.8%
Other race
2.2%
Asian
0.7%
Black or African American
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,494 | 89.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 739 | 3.8% |
| Two or more races | 539 | 2.8% |
| Other race | 424 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 130 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 116 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.2% | 22.9% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.6% | 25.8% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.8% | 32.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 14.5% | 19.4% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
0.9%
$15k–$25k
2.0%
$25k–$35k
5.0%
$35k–$50k
10.3%
$50k–$75k
14.0%
$75k–$100k
14.5%
$100k–$150k
21.7%
$150k–$200k
10.2%
$200k+
18.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.2% |
| $200k+ | 18.8% |
| Median income | $101,199 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.7%
$50k–$100k
1.2%
$100k–$150k
1.5%
$150k–$200k
4.7%
$200k–$300k
20.6%
$300k–$500k
50.8%
$500k–$1M
17.3%
$1M+
2.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $365,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,285 |
| Owner occupied | 79.6% |
| Renter occupied | 20.4% |
| Vacant | 3.2% |
| Single-family detached | 71.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.2% |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% |
| Median rooms | 7.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.65 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 22.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 29.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.2% |
| 3 or more | 31.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 20.7% |
| Electricity | 19.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 15.6% |
| Fuel oil | 39.7% |
| Wood | 2.9% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,475 | 61.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 476 | 6.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,012 | 13.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,295 | 17.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,415 | 33.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,153 | 29.7% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.3% | 24.6% |
| Married | 62.4% | 57.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 7.0% |
| Divorced | 7.0% | 9.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
3.4%
HS graduate
32.2%
Some college, no degree
14.9%
Associate's degree
7.9%
Bachelor's degree
25.9%
Graduate / professional
15.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 241 | 5.4% |
| Kindergarten | 89 | 2.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,218 | 49.4% |
| High school | 1,157 | 25.8% |
| College / grad school | 787 | 17.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.2%
Professional & management
14.7%
Manufacturing
14.1%
Retail trade
9.2%
Finance & real estate
8.7%
Construction
7.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.2%
Transportation & utilities
6.0%
Other services
4.9%
Public administration
1.9%
Information
1.7%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.1% |
| Service | 14.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.0% |
| Production & transportation | 9.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.4% |
| Government | 9.2% |
| Self-employed | 6.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.3% |
| Carpool | 6.2% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 18.7% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.1 |
Poverty
All people
4.7%
Under 18 years
6.3%
18 and over
4.3%
Married-couple families
1.9%
Female-led households
14.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.1% |
| Retirement income | 24.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.8% |
| High blood pressure | 28.7% |
| High cholesterol | 32.5% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 24.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.0% |
| Binge drinking | 19.7% |
| No physical activity | 18.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.2% |
| Depression | 19.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.7% |
| No health insurance | 8.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.2% |
| Visited dentist | 72.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.2% |
| Teeth loss | 10.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 867 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.8% |
| Under 18 | 5.3% |
| 18–64 years | 9.3% |
| 65 and over | 23.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 84.3% |
| Public insurance | 26.1% |
| No insurance | 3.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,964 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 171 | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 53 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 70 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 48 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,242 | 97.5% |
| Born in same state | 17,946 | 95.9% |
| Born in different state | 14,503 | 77.5% |
| Foreign born | 296 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 468 | 2.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 281 | 60.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,443 | 18.4% |
| French | 1,881 | 10.1% |
| Arab | 542 | 2.9% |
| English | 521 | 2.8% |
| Norwegian | 144 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 143 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 140 | 0.7% |
| German | 78 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 59 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.8% |
| Internet access | 94.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19465
What city is ZIP code 19465 in?
ZIP code 19465 is primarily assigned to Pottstown, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 19465 in?
ZIP code 19465 falls within Chester County, Pennsylvania.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19465?
The median home value in ZIP code 19465 is $365,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 19465?
ZIP code 19465 has an estimated population of 18,710 residents, with a density of 526 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 19465?
The median household income in ZIP code 19465 is $101,199, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 19465 in?
ZIP code 19465 observes the EST timezone.