The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 19013 sells for about $140,000, or $118 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,099 a month.
ZIP 19013 — Chester
The 19013 housing market remains an affordable entry point in the Philadelphia metro area, characterized by low median home values and steady rental demand. While price appreciation is modest, the market is supported by consistent interest from value-add investors targeting the area's older housing stock. Current conditions reflect a stable but price-sensitive environment for both buyers and renters.
This ZIP is primarily suited for value-add real estate investors and first-time homebuyers seeking entry-level pricing in the Philadelphia metro area, though it requires significant due diligence regarding property condition.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 3.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 17.6% · poverty 29.2% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
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 8.4%/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 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 19013, Delaware County PA
Crime rates in the Chester area remain significantly higher than the Pennsylvania state average, with property and violent crime consistently reported as primary concerns for local law enforcement.
Public schools serving the 19013 ZIP code generally receive low performance ratings, reflecting systemic challenges within the local district's academic outcomes.
The area faces moderate flood risk due to its proximity to the Delaware River waterfront, and property insurance premiums are influenced by regional urban hazard profiles.
Economic momentum is driven by logistics, warehousing, and transportation sectors near the Delaware River, though large-scale new residential development remains limited.
Property taxes are assessed at the county and municipal levels in Delaware County, with additional levies for the Chester-Upland School District; the area features a high effective tax rate relative to home values.
Residents benefit from proximity to I-95 and regional rail lines providing access to Philadelphia and Wilmington, though many rely on personal vehicles for local transit.
The area features access to riverfront parks and local community centers, with basic retail and dining options concentrated along major thoroughfares like Edgmont Avenue.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable units, with steady rent growth and low vacancy rates driven by the area's status as an entry-level housing market.
The local economy is anchored by the transportation, warehousing, and logistics sectors, leveraging the area's strategic location between Philadelphia and Wilmington.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-95 and I-476, with regional rail connectivity provided by SEPTA.
Development is largely focused on infill projects and the adaptive reuse of older commercial and industrial properties.
The Delaware County Board of Assessment Appeals manages property valuations, with periodic reassessments impacting tax liabilities.
Parcels are subject to municipal taxes, Delaware County levies, and the Chester-Upland School District tax rate.
Property insurance costs are elevated due to the age of the housing stock and regional flood risk profiles.
Net domestic migration has been relatively flat, with modest turnover in the local population base.
Pennsylvania is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive property disclosure statement covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 19013 profiles.
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.
Provides local green space and recreational facilities for residents.
The primary commercial artery featuring local retail and service businesses.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).