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West Chester, PA
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 19383.
Population
20,666
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
11,194
ZIP codes
1
West Chester and its ZIP codes
West Chester at a glance
- West Chester is about 38 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 33rd most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $78,385, close to the Pennsylvania median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $490,700 (93% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,731 a month.
Local data for West Chester, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
West Chester, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,385
Poverty rate
20.4%
Median home value
$490,700
Median rent
$1,731/mo
Homeownership
35.4%
Bachelor's or higher
59.1%
Median age
25.3
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (4,908), German Americans (3,327), Italian Americans (3,293).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chester County. PPP loans are for West Chester.
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
West Chester, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.9%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked13.9%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home17.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
West Chester, 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 zone11 historic places
ZIP codes in West Chester
1 in or overlapping West Chester. Population shown
Cities near West Chester
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MarshalltonCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.5 |
| DilworthtownCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Cheyney UniversityCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.3 |
| ExtonCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 3.1 |
| FrazerCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 2.1 |
| Chadds FordCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 2.2 |
| DowningtownBorough | 6 mi | 2.2 |
| LionvilleCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 2.5 |
| HamortonCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.1 |
| MalvernBorough | 6.8 mi | 1.3 |
| UnionvilleCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.9 |
| EagleviewCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.3 |
| PaoliCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 2 |
| ThorndaleCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.9 |
| Chester HeightsBorough | 8.7 mi | 2.2 |
| LimaCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West Chester, PA in?
- West Chester is in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in West Chester, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping West Chester include 19383.
- What is the population of West Chester, PA?
- About 20,666 people live in West Chester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West Chester?
- Nearby places include Marshallton (3.8 mi), Dilworthtown (4.3 mi), Cheyney University (4.3 mi), Exton (5.1 mi), Frazer (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023