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ZIP Code 19301

Chester, Pennsylvania

FIPS 19301

Juniper

ZIP Code 19301 is in the top 5% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 92th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 9% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$550,100

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

20.3

Lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,814

Median Age

45

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$550,100

Higher than 90%

Median Property Tax

$5,586

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.29

Higher than 60%

Median Rent

$1,907

Higher than 92%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73%

Appreciation 1yr %

11%

Higher than 95%

Pandemic Gain %

36%

Recession Drop %

-7.5%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

54.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

28.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

117

Annual Precipitation (in)

45.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

7.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

20.3

Lower than 91%

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 19301: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 19301?
The median home value in ZIP Code 19301 is $550,100, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 19301?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 19301 is $5,586, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 19301 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 19301 cost about 3.29× the median household income, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 19301?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 19301 is $1,907 a month, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 19301?
Home prices in ZIP Code 19301 have moved 50% over the past five years (11% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 19301?
ZIP Code 19301 averages 54.4°F year-round, summer highs near 85.7°F, winter lows around 24.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 7.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 19301 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 19301's FEMA National Risk Index score is 20.3 (lower than 91% 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 →