The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 19480 sells for about $640,000, or $325 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 22 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,800 a month.
ZIP 19480 — Uwchland
The 19480 housing market remains highly competitive with low inventory and strong demand for luxury suburban homes. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by the area's reputation for excellent schools and proximity to major employment hubs. The market is characterized by quick sales and limited supply, favoring sellers.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families and professionals seeking high-quality schools, spacious lots, and a quiet suburban lifestyle within reach of major employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 22 days on market with 6.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 1.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 19480, Chester County PA
The area is characterized by very low crime rates, consistent with the suburban and semi-rural nature of Chester County.
The ZIP is served by the highly-rated Downingtown Area School District, which is consistently ranked among the top districts in Pennsylvania.
The area faces moderate risk from localized flooding near streams and typical regional wind events; wildfire risk is minimal.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Great Valley corporate corridor and ongoing residential development in the Chester Springs area.
Property taxes are levied by Chester County, the local township, and the Downingtown Area School District, with no state-level property tax.
Residents primarily commute by car to employment hubs in King of Prussia, Malvern, and Philadelphia via the PA Turnpike and Route 202.
The area features extensive access to Marsh Creek State Park, local trail networks, and proximity to high-end shopping and dining in Exton and West Chester.
The rental market is limited due to the predominantly owner-occupied nature of the area, with high demand for single-family rentals.
The economy is anchored by the technology, pharmaceutical, and professional services sectors in the nearby Malvern and King of Prussia corridors.
Public transit is limited; the area is heavily reliant on private vehicle transportation via major highway arteries.
Development is focused on maintaining the semi-rural character while accommodating moderate residential growth in designated growth zones.
Chester County utilizes a county-wide assessment system with periodic reassessments to maintain tax equity.
Parcels are subject to Downingtown Area School District taxes and local township municipal levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting low natural disaster risk, though proximity to wooded areas may influence wildfire coverage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Large state park featuring a 535-acre lake for boating and fishing.
Mixed-use hub with restaurants, events, and office space.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 32.8% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2024)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $850,000 (32.8% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $850,000 (+32.8% vs the published ten-year series (2024)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.