19374 ZIP Code — Toughkenamon, PA

Chester County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 19374 is located in Toughkenamon, Pennsylvania, within Chester County. It covers approximately 1.55 square miles and serves a population of 812 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 484/610.

About ZIP code 19374

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 $291,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,777. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 51% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 19374 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

812

population

1.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19374 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19374

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19374. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Toughkenamon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

19311 Avondale (0.4 mi) 19348 Kennett Square (3.4 mi) 19350 Landenberg (4.5 mi) 19707 Hockessin (4.7 mi) 19390 West Grove (5 mi) 19736 Yorklyn (6.3 mi) 19352 Lincoln University (7.6 mi) 19711 Newark (7.8 mi) 19807 Wilmington (7.8 mi) 19808 Wilmington (8 mi) 19317 Chadds Ford (8.9 mi) 19717 Newark (9.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	812
Population density	524 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	1.55 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.8261
Longitude	-75.7563
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	52.8%	22.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	21.8%	25.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	32.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.6%	19.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

812

Population

524

People per sq mi

41.5

Median age

$83,777

Median household income

$29,080

Per capita income

$291,300

Median home value

$1,081

Median monthly rent

86.1%

Home ownership

2.5%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

259

Housing units

13.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	145	17.9%
18 and over	667	82.1%
65 and over	202	24.9%
Median age	41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69%

Hispanic or Latino 14.7%

Other race 10.5%

Two or more races 4.2%

Black or African American 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	657	69%
Hispanic or Latino	140	14.7%
Other race	100	10.5%
Two or more races	40	4.2%
Black or African American	15	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.8%	22.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	21.8%	25.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	32.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.6%	19.4%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 21.7%

$35k–$50k 3.0%

$50k–$75k 6.7%

$75k–$100k 23.6%

$100k–$150k 23.6%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	21.7%
$35k–$50k	3.0%
$50k–$75k	6.7%
$75k–$100k	23.6%
$100k–$150k	23.6%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$83,777

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%

$50k–$100k 2.6%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k–$300k 35.2%

$300k–$500k 40.9%

$1M+ 6.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$291,300
Median rent / month	$1,081
Owner occupied	86.1%
Renter occupied	13.9%
Vacant	9.8%
Single-family detached	86.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.7%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.9%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	26.4%
1980–1989	1.7%
1970–1979	7.4%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	13.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	22.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.8%
2 bedrooms	8.4%
3 bedrooms	62.5%
4 bedrooms	17.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	26.6%
2 vehicles	32.2%
3 or more	41.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.3%
Electricity	22.1%
Propane / LP gas	8.2%
Fuel oil	33.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	199	74.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	36	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	32	12.0%
Households with children under 18	100	37.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	125	46.8%
Average household size	3.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.1%	27.8%
Married	73.2%	65.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.5%
Divorced	5.7%	1.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 35.5%

Some HS, no diploma 21.2%

HS graduate 21.2%

Some college, no degree 6.1%

Associate's degree 2.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	43.3%
Bachelor's or higher	13.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	8.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	59	37.8%
High school	32	20.5%
College / grad school	52	33.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 32.5%

Construction 28.6%

Education & healthcare 18.7%

Other services 10.8%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Retail trade 3.4%

Manufacturing 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.6%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	16.0%
Natural resources & construction	37.9%
Production & transportation	4.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	95.8%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	56.4%
Carpool	24.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.8%
Other means	5.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	12.5

Poverty

All people 2.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.0%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.3%
Retirement income	17.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	22.9%
High cholesterol	26.1%
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart disease	4.4%
Stroke	2.0%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	16.6%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	4.3%
Cancer	4.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.4%
Binge drinking	21.7%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	17.4%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	22.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.9%
Visited dentist	63.2%
Cholesterol screening	85.6%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	2.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.6%
Under 18	9.0%
18–64 years	6.9%
65 and over	8.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.3%
Public insurance	41.0%
No insurance	16.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	774	95.3%
Spanish	391	50.5%
Other Indo-European	391	50.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	379	46.7%
Born in same state	379	46.7%
Born in different state	335	41.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	433	53.3%
Not a US citizen	104	24.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	45	5.5%
French	20	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	16	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.9%
Internet access	79.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19374

What city is ZIP code 19374 in?

ZIP code 19374 is primarily assigned to Toughkenamon, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 19374 in?

ZIP code 19374 falls within Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 19374?

Approximately 51% of households in ZIP code 19374 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Is ZIP code 19374 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 19374 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 19374?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 19374 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 19374 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 19374 in?

ZIP code 19374 observes the EST timezone.