ZIP Code 19311 -- Avondale, PA

Chester | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • Households here earn 2.1x the national median income — placing this ZIP code in the top tier of American prosperity.
  • 21.44% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.
  • 86.13% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
11,692
Unknown
Median Income
$155,771
Home Value
$540,800
Median Rent
$1,483
Median Age
35.80
Diversity Index
63.90
High
Cost of Living
165.3
very high
Unemployment
1.8%

About ZIP Code 19311

ZIP code 19311 in Avondale, Pennsylvania is a unknown area with a population of 11,692. The median household income is $155,771, which is This is 108% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $540,800, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.5x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 165.3 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 35.80 years. Approximately 57.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Chester, PA.

Population & Age

Total Population
11,692
Median Age
35.80
Male Population
5,839
49.9%
Female Population
5,853
50.1%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
63.90 High
White
68.5%
Black or African American
3.4%
Hispanic or Latino
26.1%
Asian
1.9%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
12.9%
Other Race
13.3%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$155,771
Mean Household Income
$201,295
Per Capita Income
$64,313
Below Poverty Line
3.5%

This is 108% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$540,800
Median Rent
$1,483
Total Housing Units
3,706
Occupied Units
3,619
Vacant Units
87
2.3% vacancy
Median Year Built
2000
Owner Occupied
86.1%
Renter Occupied
13.9%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.5x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 86.1% Renter 13.9%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 85.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree 30.9%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
6,064
Employment Rate
98.2%
Unemployment Rate
1.8%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
64.2%
Carpool
9.3%
Public Transit
0.7%
Work from Home
21.4%

Cost of Living Index

165.3
very high

The cost of living in ZIP code 19311 is 65.3% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Chester

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
19320 Coatesville 55,941 $90,601
19382 West chester 54,127 $132,091
19335 Downingtown 53,629 $143,249
19380 West chester 49,856 $122,899
19460 Phoenixville 45,423 $124,050
19087 Radnor 33,528 $171,179

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 19311

ZIP code 19311 (Avondale, PA) has a total population of 11,692 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 35.80 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 19311 is $155,771 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 108% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 19311 is primarily located in Avondale, Pennsylvania (PA). It falls within Chester County.

The median home value in ZIP code 19311 is $540,800, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,483.

The median age in ZIP code 19311 is 35.80 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 19311 has a cost of living index of 165.32 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 19311, 57.48% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 30.88% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 19311 is 1.76%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 21.44% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.