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ZIP Code 19344

Chester, Pennsylvania

FIPS 19344

Juniper

ZIP Code 19344 is in the top 4% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 27% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 6% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 83th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$321,100

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

81.9

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

12,827

Median Age

43.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$321,100

Higher than 72%

Median Property Tax

$4,594

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.7

Higher than 69%

Median Rent

$1,490

Higher than 83%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 94%

Appreciation 1yr %

12%

Higher than 96%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

Recession Drop %

-17%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

52

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

121.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

47

Annual Snowfall (in)

23.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

81.9

Higher than 73%

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 19344: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 19344?
The median home value in ZIP Code 19344 is $321,100, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 19344?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 19344 is $4,594, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 19344 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 19344 cost about 3.7× the median household income, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 19344?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 19344 is $1,490 a month, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 19344?
Home prices in ZIP Code 19344 have moved 69% over the past five years (12% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 19344?
ZIP Code 19344 averages 52°F year-round, summer highs near 82.2°F, winter lows around 23.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 23.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 19344 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 19344's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81.9 (higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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