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Location, Zip Code and School District

West Chester is located within two Pennsylvania counties, Chester and Delaware. In Chester County, it covers portions of Birmingham Township, East Bradford Township, East Goshen Township, Pennsbury Township, Pocopson Township, Thornbury Township, West Bradford Township, West Chester Borough, West Goshen Township, Westtown Township, West Whiteland Township and Willistown Township. In Delaware County, it covers portions of Thornbury Township. Its primary zip codes are 19380 and 19382, but it also utilizes 19381 and 19383. Its public school system is primarily West Chester School District, but it also has properties that fall within the Downingtown School District, Great Valley School District and Unionville-Chadds Ford School District lines. 

People Stats

According to the United States Census, there are 107,088 people living in West Chester, with the population density being 2,479 people per square mile. The West Chester population has increased 8.56% since 2000, while Chester County as a whole has increased 14.3% and Delaware County increased 1.2% over the same time period. The median age in West Chester is 37 years old, and the majority of its residents possess a Bachelor Degree. Most households are married without children, make $85,268 annually, and voted Republican in the 2012 Presidential Election. The predominate occupation for West Chester residents falls into the Health Care and Social Assistance category.

Quality of Life Stats

The West Chester elevation sits at 386 feet above sea level, receives 45 inches of rain and 29.57 inches of snow annually, and enjoys 98 sunny days per year. In the month of January, the average high temperature is 36 degrees and the average low temperature is 20 degrees. In the month of July, the average high temperature is 85 degrees and the average low temperature is 65 degrees. Those in the workforce have an average commute time of 27 minutes, with most driving alone, carpooling, or riding a motorcycle to work.