19362 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 19362, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

19362 is a zip code in Chester County and Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, which covers East Nottingham, Lower Oxford, West Nottingham, and Little Britain, with a total population of 5,624 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 19362 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 19362.

The estimated population of people living in 19362 is 5,624, with a median age of 41.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 19362 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,624
 -3.76% -2.67%
2020
5,844
 -0.02% -
2019
5,845
 -0.66% -
2018
5,884
+1.83%
-
2017
5,778
 - -

Population of 19362 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 19362 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
84.7%
89.3%
 -5.15%
Black/African American
1.6%
1.5%
 +6.67%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
10.5%
9%
 +16.67%
Asian
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.1%
0.1%
 +3,000.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 19362 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 19362 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 19362 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 19362 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.5 -2.12% 41.8 -1.42% 40.8 -3.55%
2020 42.4 -0.47% 42.4 +2.17% 42.3 -7.24%
2019 42.6 -0.7% 41.5 -2.12% 45.6 +5.07%
2018 42.9 +1.18% 42.4 +2.66% 43.4 -2.91%
2017 42.4 - 41.3 - 44.7 -

The median age of the 19362 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 19362 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 315 -11.77% 316 +19.91% 253 369
10 to 19 559 -17.72% 423 -4.21% 462 380
20 to 29 264 +33.37% 159 +82.19% 344 293
30 to 39 299 +10.15% 346 -14.21% 328 293
40 to 49 387 -5.98% 445 -29.47% 358 318
50 to 59 581 -28.31% 448 +15.09% 419 505
60 to 69 267 +56.06% 301 +18.25% 431 350
70+ 335 -16.47% 333 -17.08% 262 259

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 19362 zip code is $66,923.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 19362.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $68,750.00
  • 45 to 64
    $81,058.00
  • 65 and over
    $53,854.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 19362 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 19362, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 19362 is currently $87,857.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

7.21% of households in 19362 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 19362 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.05%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.62%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.60%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.38%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.38%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.77%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.21%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 19362 is $32,863.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 19362 by the total population of 19362.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 19362 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 19362 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.37%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.24%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.85%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    58.04%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.50%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 19362 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 19362 zip over the age of 16 is 4,481.

Of those people, a total of 69.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 19362 is 65.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 19362 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 321 46.70% 18.70%
20 to 24 years 374 88.50% 10.30%
25 to 29 years 263 91.60% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 184 76.10% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 886 91.00% 8.80%
45 to 54 years 700 85.70% 7.00%
55 to 59 years 451 62.70% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 366 81.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 607 30.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 329 17.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 19362. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 4,257 68.40% 5.80%
Black or African American 70 80.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 16 56.30% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 28 60.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 110 86.40% 7.40%
Hispanic or Latino 392 79.10% 4.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,914 67.30% 5.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 19362 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 19362 is 2,915, with median earnings of $34,800.00.

Women in 19362 are earning approximately 68.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,915 $34,800.00
Male 1,607 $42,784.00
Female 1,308 $29,286.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 19362 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 176 $76,724.00
Business and Financial 90 $63,958.00
Computer and Mathematical 84 $132,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 130 $124,038.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 27 $87,750.00
Community and Social Service 33 $47,708.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 48 $61,875.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 46 $26,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 131 $26,458.00
Healthcare Support 107 $21,458.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 57 $27,625.00
Law Enforcement 15 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 136 $22,905.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 83 $30,341.00
Personal Care and Service 129 $24,191.00
Sales 189 $7,138.00
Office and Administrative Support 246 $38,333.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 86 $36,250.00
Construction and Extraction 201 $38,625.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 260 $47,031.00
Production 357 $38,009.00
Transportation and Material Moving 146 $30,135.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 19362 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 19362.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 129 $76,681.00 47 $97,708.00
Business and Financial 22 $123,750.00 68 $62,813.00
Computer and Mathematical 53 $120,469.00 31 $150,739.00
Architecture and Engineering 72 $128,571.00 58 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 27 $87,750.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 11 $0.00 22 $58,750.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 12 $0.00 36 $60,938.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 31 $0.00 15 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 10 $0.00 121 $24,821.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 107 $21,458.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 34 $23,913.00 23 $0.00
Law Enforcement 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 45 $4,779.00 91 $23,615.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 72 $30,833.00 11 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 129 $24,191.00
Sales 53 $75,529.00 136 $6,475.00
Office and Administrative Support 29 $36,172.00 217 $39,514.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 61 $41,645.00 25 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 192 $36,250.00 9 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 260 $47,031.00 0 $0.00
Production 288 $34,450.00 69 $39,671.00
Transportation and Material Moving 100 $17,500.00 46 $30,946.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,068 households in 19362, with an average household size of 2.72 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,386 families living in the 19362 zip code with an average family size of 3.31 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 19362:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 985 139 262 682
Average Household Size 3.55 2.45 3.63 1.21
Total Families 985 139 262 0
Average Household Size 3.48 2.23 3.21 0

Poverty

Of the 1,386 families living in 19362, 8.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 19362:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,140 housing units in 19362.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,068 96.64%
Vacant 72 3.36%

16.21% of the total 2,140 housing units in 19362 are rental units. This is approximately 347 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,675 are occupied by the owner - or 78.27% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 19362 is $948.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 19362 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    46
  • Less than $500
    23
  • $500 to $999
    173
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    119
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    22
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    10
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 19362 is $233,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 19362 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    164
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    183
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    91
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    221
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    417
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    461
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    118
  • $1,000,000 or more
    20

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 19362. The chart below shows the number of properties in 19362 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    358
  • 1940 to 1949
    11
  • 1950 to 1959
    110
  • 1960 to 1969
    139
  • 1970 to 1979
    249
  • 1980 to 1989
    175
  • 1990 to 1999
    595
  • 2000 to 2009
    330
  • 2010 to 2013
    160
  • 2014 or later
    13

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 19362 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    53
  • 1 vehicle available
    349
  • 2 vehicles available
    953
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    713

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 19362 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 19362 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 19362.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    68
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    166
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    350
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    365
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    382
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    104
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    279
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    110
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    120
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    373
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    220
  • 90 or more minutes
    57

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 19362 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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States in 19362

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