| City: | Parker Ford, Pennsylvania |
| Names to Avoid: | Parkerford |
| County: | Chester County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:46:40 PM |
| Population: | 103 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 484 / 610 / 835 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.2052, -75.5881 |
| Land Area: | 0.258 sq mi |
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The ZIP encompasses only 103 residents across 0.26 square miles along the Schuylkill River. All mail delivery here operates exclusively through PO Boxes. There's no carrier route service within 19457 itself, making this one of Pennsylvania's true PO Box-only zones. Residents don't have the option of home delivery through neighboring ZIPs.
Old Schuylkill Road handles all 49 street-based ZIP+4 records in the zone, though these relate to physical addresses rather than delivery points. The road follows the river through rural Chester County terrain. With a population-to-household ratio of 3.1, most homes house nuclear families rather than extended households or group quarters.
The median age of 53.3 skews older than Pennsylvania's state average. The area recorded 19 business establishments employing 225 people, suggesting Parker Ford functions as a small commercial node despite minimal residential population. The high ratio of PO Boxes to households reflects this post office's role as a mail hub for a dispersed rural service area rather than just the immediate Parker Ford community.
Parker Ford contains only one street within its postal zone. Old Schuylkill Road follows the Schuylkill River through rural Chester County, containing all residential and business addresses in 19457. The name references both the age of the route and its relationship to the historic Schuylkill River corridor.
ZIP Code 19457 has 103 residents and 33 households (average 3.12 persons per household). The median age is 53.3 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.6% male and 53.4% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.2%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 103Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 148Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 399.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 33Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.12Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.94Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 137 | 165 | 193 | 172 | 195 | 81 | 45 | 63 | 87 | 107 | 99 | 148 | 62 | 148 |
| Decennial Census | 125 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 103 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 53.3
Male Median Age: 47.8
Female Median Age: 53.7
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| Total | 4 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 25 | 5 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
| White: | 96 | 91.43% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 7 | 6.67% |
| Asian: | 2 | 1.90% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 105 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 48 | 46.60% | 47.8 years |
| Females: | 55 | 53.40% | 53.7 years |
| Total: | 103 | 100% | 53.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 148 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 148 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 148 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($76,081), is down $65,882 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($54,031), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 62.7%, which is about the same as the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (83.8%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,882 | $68,158 | $68,929 | $71,429 | $71,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $78,869 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $65,882 | $68,158 | $68,929 | $71,429 | $71,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $102,826 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 74 | 62.71% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 44 | 37.29% |
| Total: | 118 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 12 | 16.22% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 62 | 83.78% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 74 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($240,500), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,162), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $400,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $206,300 | $203,300 | $238,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 42 | 100.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 42 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 42 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 42 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 42 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 42 | 100% |
In 2024, 72.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (34.50%). High school or higher is 86.00%, which is on par with the state rate (91.90%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 91.90%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (51.61%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (27.30%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 12 | 13.95% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 12 | 13.95% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 30 | 34.88% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 32 | 37.21% |
| Total: | 86 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 74 | 86.05% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 62 | 72.09% |
| Private Insurance: | 136 | 85.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 24 | 15.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 160 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 160 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 30 | 48.39% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 32 | 51.61% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 62 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 62 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 19457 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 19 business establishments, employing about 225 people with an annual payroll of $13,615,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 114Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 19Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,904,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $13,615,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 225Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 19457 is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania, within the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 37980) and Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 5,965,343 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 19457, and is subdivided into the Montgomery County-Bucks County-Chester County, PA division. It covers 0.258 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MDSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 37980Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | Montgomery County-Bucks County-Chester County, PA (CBSA Div 33874)Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 5,965,343Source: Census |
| MSA: | Philadelphia-Wilmington-Atlantic City, PA-NJ-DE-MD CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.258 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 06Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 860.47 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Philadelphia, PA-NJ PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 19457 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.