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ZIP 19380

Pop. 49,856·Chester County·35th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$2,171/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.6%
Month-over-Month
+3.3%
vs US Median
+$206
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ZIP 19380 · $2,171
More expensive than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,940
1 BR
$2,110
2 BR
$2,510
3 BR
$3,010
4 BR+
$3,360
Research median
$2,510/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,052/yr
At $2,171/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyChester County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.6% YoY, +3.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19380 (West Chester, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 65.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
49,856
Median income
$122,899
Median age
44.1
Renters
28%
Age distribution
18.9%
20.9%
23.1%
12.6%
24.4%
Under 1818.9%
18–3420.9%
35–5423.1%
55–6412.6%
65+24.4%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
83.4%
White83.4%
Black3.2%
Hispanic5.1%
Asian4.6%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
14.5%
17.5%
65.5%
No HS diploma2.5%
HS diploma14.5%
Some college17.5%
Bachelor's+65.5%
Housing tenure
72%
28%
Owner72%
Renter28%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19380 in West Chester, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,692 → $2,171
up 28.3%
Income
$115,650 → $122,899
up 6.3%
Population
50,510 → 49,856
down 1.3%
Renter share
28% → 28%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
63.9% → 65.5%
+1.6 pts
Median age
43.1 → 44.1
+1.0 yrs

Rent in ZIP 19380 in West Chester, PA has climbed 28.3% since 2021, going from about $1,692 per month to roughly $2,171 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 19380 in West Chester, PA now reports about $122,899, up from $115,650 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 22.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 50,510 to 49,856 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.3% change. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 19380 in West Chester, PA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19380 covers West Chester, PA. The median rent here is $2,171/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,510/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($122,899/yr), ZIP 19380 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19380?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19380 (West Chester, PA) is $2,171. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19380 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19380's median rent of $2,171/mo is $206 (10%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19380 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19380 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #35 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $2,171/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19380?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,171/mo in ZIP 19380. The local median household income is $122,899/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19380?

Rent in ZIP 19380 has increased 5.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19380 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19380 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,171/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($122,899/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19380 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19380 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28% of ZIP 19380 households are renters, while 72% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19380 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19380 compare to the rest of West Chester?

ZIP 19380 is more affordable than West Chester overall. At $2,171/mo, it's $30 below the West Chester citywide median of $2,201/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19380 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19380 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,171/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 19380's median household income ($122,899/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19380 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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