West Chester
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania
West Chester is a borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, with 18,671 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 446 ft (136 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Goshen, 1.1 miles NE.
- 18,671residents (2020 Census)
- 446 ftelevation · 136 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.8 km²
- 10,112 / sq mipopulation density
- 19383ZIP code
About West Chester
West Chester is a borough and the county seat of Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. Located in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, the borough had a population of 18,671 at the 2020 census. West Chester is the mailing address for most of its neighboring townships.
Much of the West Chester University North Campus and the Chester County government are located within the borough. The center of town is located at the intersection of Gay and High Streets.
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Living in West Chester
- Median household income
- $78,385
- Median home value
- $490,700
- Median rent
- $1,731/mo
- Median age
- 25.3
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West Chester had 18,671 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,671 |
|---|---|
| Density | 10,112 per sq mi (3,904 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Chester at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Chester County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 18,671 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.85 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.9599° N, 75.6054° W |
| ZIP code | 19383 |
| Official website | west-chester.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4282704 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Chester
- West Goshen1.1 mi NE
- East Bradford2.2 mi W
- Westtown3.0 mi SE
- Thornbury3.5 mi SE
- East Goshen3.8 mi NE
- Marshallton3.9 mi W
- Birmingham4.3 mi S
- Cheyney University4.3 mi SE
- Dilworthtown4.4 mi SE
- West Whiteland4.6 mi N
- Pocopson4.7 mi SW
- Exton5.1 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about West Chester
What county is West Chester in?
West Chester is in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of West Chester, PA?
18,671 people lived in West Chester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Chester, PA?
The ZIP code of West Chester is 19383.
What is the elevation of West Chester?
446 feet (136 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Chester?
West Goshen (1.1 mi), East Bradford (2.2 mi), Westtown (3.0 mi), Thornbury (3.5 mi), East Goshen (3.8 mi).
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