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ZIP Code 19087

Chester, Pennsylvania

FIPS 19087

Juniper

ZIP Code 19087 is in the top 13% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 20% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 96th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$748,200

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

40.9

Lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

33,528

Median Age

40.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$748,200

Higher than 95%

Median Property Tax

$7,836

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.37

Higher than 80%

Median Rent

$2,177

Higher than 96%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73%

Appreciation 1yr %

6%

Higher than 87%

Pandemic Gain %

32%

Recession Drop %

-7%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

55

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

39.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

106.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

7.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

40.9

Lower than 76%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 19087: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 19087?
The median home value in ZIP Code 19087 is $748,200, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 19087?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 19087 is $7,836, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 19087 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 19087 cost about 4.37× the median household income, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 19087?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 19087 is $2,177 a month, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 19087?
Home prices in ZIP Code 19087 have moved 50% over the past five years (6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 19087?
ZIP Code 19087 averages 55°F year-round, summer highs near 86.4°F, winter lows around 25.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 7.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 19087 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 19087's FEMA National Risk Index score is 40.9 (lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is heat_wave. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →