Thorndale
Census-designated place in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Thorndale is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Chester County, Pennsylvania, with 3,669 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 289 ft (88 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Caln, 0.6 miles W.
- 3,669residents (2020 Census)
- 289 ftelevation · 88 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 4.8 km²
- 1,970 / sq mipopulation density
- 19372ZIP code
About Thorndale
Thorndale is a census-designated place in Caln Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,407 at the 2010 census.
Thorndale is the commercial and administrative center of Caln Township. The community's main street is U.S. Route 30 Business. Many of Thorndale's old houses fell into disrepair from the late 1990s to present and have been torn down and replaced with new businesses.
Thorndale is historically notable for containing a summer house of U.S. President James Buchanan, which still stands and has been incorporated into a golf course and turned into a restaurant. The community contains the Thorndale Fire Station and Caln Elementary School, part of the Coatesville Area School District. Thorndale sits along SEPTA's Paoli/Thorndale Line and is currently the last station stop on that line. It is also served by the SEPTA Route 135 bus.
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Living in Thorndale
- Median household income
- $99,479
- Median home value
- $341,900
- Median rent
- $1,945/mo
- Median age
- 38.4
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Thorndale had 3,669 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,669 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,970 per sq mi (761 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Thorndale at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Chester County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,669 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.86 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0008° N, 75.7515° W |
| ZIP code | 19372 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4276584 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Thorndale
- Caln0.6 mi W
- East Brandywine2.2 mi N
- Downingtown2.7 mi E
- West Bradford3.4 mi SE
- Coatesville3.7 mi W
- South Coatesville3.8 mi SW
- Modena3.8 mi SW
- East Caln4.0 mi E
- West Brandywine4.1 mi NW
- East Fallowfield4.6 mi SW
- Hayti5.0 mi W
- Valley5.3 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Thorndale
What county is Thorndale in?
Thorndale is in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Thorndale, PA?
3,669 people lived in Thorndale at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Thorndale, PA?
The ZIP code of Thorndale is 19372.
What is the elevation of Thorndale?
289 feet (88 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Thorndale?
Caln (0.6 mi), East Brandywine (2.2 mi), Downingtown (2.7 mi), West Bradford (3.4 mi), Coatesville (3.7 mi).
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