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Chadds Ford, PA
Census-designated place in Chester County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 19317.
Population
1,341
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
597
ZIP codes
1
Chadds Ford and its ZIP codes
Chadds Ford at a glance
- Chadds Ford is about 2.1 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $184,286 a year, about 2.4 times the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $516,300 (about 2 times the Pennsylvania figure).
Local data for Chadds Ford, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chadds Ford, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$184,286
Poverty rate
2.7%
Median home value
$516,300
Homeownership
96.2%
Bachelor's or higher
73.1%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
34.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (238), German Americans (209), Irish Americans (193).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chester County. PPP loans are for Chadds Ford.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$90,775
253,659 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$110,883
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.68B
FY 2026, $6,888 per person
How people get to work
Chadds Ford, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.4%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home24.9%
Average one-way commute: 34.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chadds Ford, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,565
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,015
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 20°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
ZIP codes in Chadds Ford
1 in or overlapping Chadds Ford. Population shown
Cities near Chadds Ford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HamortonCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.1 |
| DilworthtownCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Cheyney UniversityCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.3 |
| West ChesterBorough | 5.9 mi | 1.8 |
| Kennett SquareBorough | 6.1 mi | 1.1 |
| MarshalltonCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Greenville, DECensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 2.8 |
| UnionvilleCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Chester HeightsBorough | 7.3 mi | 2.2 |
| Hockessin, DECensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 10 |
| Arden, DEVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Ardencroft, DEVillage | 7.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Ardentown, DEVillage | 8 mi | 0.2 |
| ToughkenamonCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 2.1 |
| BoothwynCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.2 |
| LimaCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chadds Ford, PA in?
- Chadds Ford is in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Chadds Ford, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Chadds Ford include 19317.
- What is the population of Chadds Ford, PA?
- About 1,341 people live in Chadds Ford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chadds Ford?
- Nearby places include Hamorton (2.5 mi), Dilworthtown (2.7 mi), Cheyney University (5.7 mi), West Chester (5.9 mi), Kennett Square (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023