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Paoli, PA
Census-designated place in Chester County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 19301.
Population
6,362
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
3,158
ZIP codes
1
Paoli and its ZIP codes
Paoli at a glance
- Paoli is about 11 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 196th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $138,396 a year, 77% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $481,200 (89% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,995 a month.
Local data for Paoli, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Paoli, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$138,396
Poverty rate
3.8%
Median home value
$481,200
Median rent
$1,995/mo
Homeownership
75.4%
Bachelor's or higher
69.5%
Median age
42.4
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,414), German Americans (1,116), Italian Americans (869).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chester County. PPP loans are for Paoli.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$90,775
253,659 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$110,883
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.7B
FY 2026, $6,888 per person
PPP loans
$66.6M
536 loans, 6,350 jobs reported
How people get to work
Paoli, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone55.3%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
- Worked from home33.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Paoli, 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
88° / 23°F
45.1 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Paoli
1 in or overlapping Paoli. Population shown
Cities near Paoli
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MalvernBorough | 1.4 mi | 1.3 |
| BerwynCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.9 |
| ChesterbrookCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1.6 |
| DevonCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.6 |
| FrazerCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 2.1 |
| WayneCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 2.1 |
| St. DavidsCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.5 |
| OaksCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.2 |
| Mont ClareCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.2 |
| King of PrussiaCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 8.5 |
| PhoenixvilleBorough | 6.9 mi | 3.5 |
| ExtonCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 3.1 |
| AudubonCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 4.6 |
| KimbertonCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Cheyney UniversityCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.3 |
| LionvilleCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Paoli, PA in?
- Paoli is in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Paoli, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Paoli include 19301.
- What is the population of Paoli, PA?
- About 6,362 people live in Paoli, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Paoli?
- Nearby places include Malvern (1.4 mi), Berwyn (2.8 mi), Chesterbrook (2.9 mi), Devon (3.4 mi), Frazer (3.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023