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U.S. ZIP Code · PA19520

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

Typical home value

$479,067[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.3%
5-year / yr
+6.6%
10-year / yr
+6.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+68.6%
vs metro
+19.7%
vs state
+105.1%
ZIP 19520 location in PA
Location of ZIP 19520 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 19520 is worth $479,067 — 19.7% above the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.3%. 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]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,492[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
6,277[3]
Median household income
$100,088[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
3
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • Twin Valley HS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Twin Valley SD

    1,003 students

  • Twin Valley MS

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Twin Valley SD

    863 students

  • Twin Valley El Ctr

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Twin Valley SD

    421 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$2,422
Loan principal$383,254
Down payment$95,813
Total interest paid$488,819

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$3,281
Monthly rent

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
69th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
37th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 19520?
The typical home in 19520 is worth $479,067, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 19520?
Home values in 19520 are up 4.3% over the past year, and up 6.6% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 19520?
The effective property tax rate in 19520 is 1.1% — roughly $5,492 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 19520?
ZIP code 19520 has a population of 6,277 and a median household income of $100,088.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Dublin, PA

    Typical home
    $477,247
    Gross yield
  • Beckett CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $474,723
    Gross yield
  • Philadelphia, PA

    Typical home
    $483,653
    Gross yield
    4.9%
  • Townsend, DE

    Typical home
    $484,181
    Gross yield
  • Trevose CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $484,204
    Gross yield
  • Oxford, PA

    Typical home
    $472,400
    Gross yield

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