19383 ZIP Code — West Chester, PA

Chester County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 19383 is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, within Chester County. It covers approximately 0.42 square miles and serves a population of 5,271 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 484/610.

About ZIP code 19383

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 97% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 19383 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,271

population

0.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19383 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19383

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19383. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Chester	Acceptable
West Chester	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

19382 West Chester (1 mi) 19380 West Chester (3.6 mi) 19373 Thornton (4.4 mi) 19319 Cheyney (4.8 mi) 19317 Chadds Ford (5.6 mi) 19340 Concordville (5.9 mi) 19339 Concordville (5.9 mi) 19342 Glen Mills (6.5 mi) 19341 Exton (7.2 mi) 19348 Kennett Square (7.5 mi) 19355 Malvern (8.3 mi) 19335 Downingtown (8.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,271
Population density	12,550 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	0.42 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.9369
Longitude	-75.6092
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	484/610

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

5,271

Population

12,550

People per sq mi

19.6

Median age

Median household income

$7,480

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

70.6%

Poverty rate

12.6%

Unemployment

Housing units

97.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,296

15–19

2,207

628

20–24

1,069

25–34

35–44

45–54

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	14	0.3%
18 and over	5,257	99.7%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	19.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.5%

Black or African American 16.2%

Two or more races 4.7%

Asian 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	3,981	74.5%
Black or African American	865	16.2%
Two or more races	253	4.7%
Asian	133	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	70	1.3%
Other race	38	0.7%

Household income

Under $10k 59.5%

$25k–$35k 25.2%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	59.5%
$25k–$35k	25.2%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	13.2%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	13.2%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	2.3
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	21.9%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	26.5%
1960–1969	26.5%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	25.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	64.9%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	35.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.3%
1 vehicle	59.5%
2 vehicles	25.2%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.5%
Electricity	40.5%
Propane / LP gas	29.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	71	54.2%
Female householder, no spouse	60	45.8%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	97.1%	100.0%
Married	2.9%	0.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 1.4%

Bachelor's degree 87.3%

Graduate / professional 9.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.6%
Bachelor's or higher	97.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	5,167	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 41.7%

Education & healthcare 25.6%

Retail trade 18.6%

Other services 4.9%

Professional & management 2.8%

Manufacturing 1.7%

Construction 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Transportation & utilities 0.7%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.8%
Service	44.4%
Sales & office	26.0%
Natural resources & construction	3.1%
Production & transportation	8.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.7%
Government	7.9%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	43.4%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	3.9%
Walk	29.1%
Work from home	12.7%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.0

Poverty

All people 70.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 70.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	22.0%
High blood pressure	7.9%
High cholesterol	8.4%
Diabetes	1.2%
Heart disease	0.7%
Stroke	0.4%
Asthma	12.6%
Arthritis	4.1%
Kidney disease	0.7%
Pulmonary disease	2.0%
Cancer	0.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.2%
Binge drinking	25.9%
No physical activity	16.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	27.0%
Fair or poor health	7.1%
Poor mental health	24.4%
Poor physical health	5.1%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.3%
Visited dentist	66.8%
Cholesterol screening	69.2%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.9%
Under 18	100.0%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.3%
Public insurance	9.8%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,271	100.0%
Spanish	92	1.7%
Other Indo-European	30	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.2%
Other languages	34	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,182	98.3%
Born in same state	5,125	97.2%
Born in different state	3,530	67.0%
Foreign born	57	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	89	1.7%
Not a US citizen	35	39.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,452	27.5%
French	115	2.2%
Irish	90	1.7%
Arab	86	1.6%
Polish	58	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	50	0.9%
German	35	0.7%
English	10	0.2%
Norwegian	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	2.5%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19383

What city is ZIP code 19383 in?

ZIP code 19383 is primarily assigned to West Chester, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 19383 in?

ZIP code 19383 falls within Chester County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19383?

71% of residents in ZIP code 19383 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 19383?

97% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 19383?

ZIP code 19383 has an estimated population of 5,271 residents, with a density of 12,640 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 19383 in?

ZIP code 19383 observes the EST timezone.