19013 ZIP Code
Chester, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 19013 |
| City/Town: | Chester |
| County: | Delaware |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 34,456 |
| Median Household Income: | $38,237 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,175 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,325 |
| Median Home Value: | $80,100 |
| Land Area: | 5.6 sq miles
14.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.2 sq miles
3.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.8454, -75.3748 |
Population Information (19013 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 34,456 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,562 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,894 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,419 | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,406 | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,100 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,821 | 8.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,556 | 10.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,244 | 15.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,787 | 11.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,011 | 8.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,927 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,075 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,139 | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,359 | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 612 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19013 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $80,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $995 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,325 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,102 | 85.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,223 | 14.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,788 | 36.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,314 | 63.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19013 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,154 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 854 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,953 | 9.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,305 | 48.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,458 | 16.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,692 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,138 | 10.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 754 | 3.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 13.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19013 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $38,237 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $53,181 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $51,155 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,175 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19013 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,161 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,544 | 83.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,602 | 16.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,923 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,224 | 82.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,983 | 14.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 337 | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19013 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,031 | 14.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 26,259 | 76.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 113 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 223 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,580 | 4.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,250 | 3.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,692 | 4.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,432 | 7.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 259 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,705 | 4.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 167 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 301 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19013 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,302 | 9.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,081 | 8.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,084 | 15.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,683 | 12.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,668 | 12.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,158 | 16.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,530 | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,043 | 8.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 399 | 3.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 154 | 1.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19013 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,059 | 59.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,451 | 10.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,322 | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 938 | 6.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 106 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,124 | 8.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19013 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 30 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 406 | 3.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,097 | 8.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 244 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,137 | 8.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,243 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 110 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 652 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,420 | 10.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,907 | 36.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,276 | 9.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 410 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 612 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19013 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 28.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (19013 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 30,974 | 89.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,260 | 44.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 18,692 | 54.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,322 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19013 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,911 | 68.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,447 | 33.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,649 | 20.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,379 | 10.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 802 | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 5,569 | 42.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19013 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,316 | 8.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 9,970 | 65.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 699 | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 952 | 6.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 271 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 910 | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,207 | 7.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19013 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 425 | 2.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 683 | 4.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 696 | 4.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 758 | 4.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,001 | 6.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,644 | 10.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,011 | 13.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,585 | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,501 | 35.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19013 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 412 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,356 | 15.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,719 | 17.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,412 | 54.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,104 | 7.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 322 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19013 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,927 | 52.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 101 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,743 | 28.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,119 | 16.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 40 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 55 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 113 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19013 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 3,979 | 30.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,003 | 45.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,505 | 19.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 615 | 4.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19013 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 994 | 20.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,099 | 43.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 986 | 20.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 397 | 8.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 250 | 5.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 48 | 1.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 14 | 0.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19013 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,130 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $417 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $995 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.38 |
Households (19013 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,102 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,114 | 16.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 671 | 5.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,075 | 23.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,953 | 53.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,983 | 30.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,127 | 31.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.39 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.25 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19013 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,737 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,112 | 63.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,559 | 20.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 458 | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,253 | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,309 | 73.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19013 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,612 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 500 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 579 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,587 | 37.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,614 | 16.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,332 | 34.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19013 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,305 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,438 | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 33,296 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,976 | 14.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 492 | 9.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,684 | 53.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,800 | 36.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19013 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 29,351 | 85.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,809 | 14.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,737 | 56.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,984 | 41.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 678 | 14.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 88 | 1.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19013 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 33,385 | 96.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 884 | 2.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,071 | 121.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,071 | 121.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,071 | 121.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 106 | 12.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 278 | 31.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 512 | 57.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19013 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,037 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,757 | 92.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,280 | 7.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,695 | 5.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 133 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 279 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 173 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19013 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,102 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,864 | 90.6% | 89.4% |
Chester, PA19013