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U.S. ZIP Code · PA19087

Chester County · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

Typical home value

$833,856[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+6.8%
5-year / yr
+7.3%
10-year / yr
+5.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+193.5%
vs metro
+108.4%
vs state
+257.1%
ZIP 19087 location in PA
Location of ZIP 19087 in PA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 19087 is worth $833,856 — 108.4% above the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD median. Over the past year, values have risen 6.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,260 a month — a 3.3% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,260[2]
Gross yield
3.3%[2]
Cap rate
2.0%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$9,304[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Chester County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
No Rating
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively High
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
33,528[3]
Median household income
$171,179[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Chester County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-842[5]
Moved in
12,771
Moved out
13,613

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
8
Elementary
5
Middle
2
High
1
  • Radnor SHS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Radnor Township SD

    1,175 students

  • Valley Forge MS

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Tredyffrin-Easttown SD

    1,119 students

  • Radnor MS

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Radnor Township SD

    813 students

  • Valley Forge El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Tredyffrin-Easttown SD

    561 students

  • Radnor El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Radnor Township SD

    555 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield3.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.0%
Annual rent$27,116

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$4,216
Loan principal$667,085
Down payment$166,771
Total interest paid$850,830

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio2.52
Monthly cost to own$5,690
Monthly rent$2,260

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
77th percentile[1]
Rental yield
3rd percentile[2]
Property tax
36th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 19087?
The typical home in 19087 is worth $833,856, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 19087?
Home values in 19087 are up 6.8% over the past year, and up 7.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 19087?
A typical home in 19087 rents for about $2,260 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 19087?
The effective property tax rate in 19087 is 1.1% — roughly $9,304 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 19087?
ZIP code 19087 has a population of 33,528 and a median household income of $171,179.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • PA

    Typical home
    $837,112
    Gross yield
  • Narberth, PA

    Typical home
    $839,327
    Gross yield
    4.1%
  • Devon CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $858,336
    Gross yield
    2.7%
  • Cheyney University CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $860,299
    Gross yield
  • Haddonfield, NJ

    Typical home
    $807,034
    Gross yield
    2.7%
  • Penn Wynne CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $806,191
    Gross yield
    3.2%

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