West Chester borough, PA

ZIP 19380 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in West Chester borough, PA (19380)

Median Income

$122,876

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,281

Wealth inflow

Population

50,093

Unemployment

3.0%

0.7pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,281 for ZIP 19380 (West Chester borough, PA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

3.0%-18% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.5%-59% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

2.6%-78% vs US avg

1,553

Establishments

33,781

Employees

~22 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.3%
Construction5.9%
Manufacturing8.6%
Wholesale trade3.4%
Retail trade9.7%
Transportation, utilities3.7%
Information2.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate12.7%
Professional, scientific, management18.5%
Education, health care, social23.3%
Arts, entertainment, food services5.3%
Other services3.3%
Public administration2.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 19380 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 0.8%, median income fell 2.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 8.1%.

Median Income

$122,876

+64% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate