Where Coronavirus Cases Are Increasing The Most In Chester County

CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Coronavirus rates have remained very low in Chester County as compared to the surrounding region, even as neighboring counties continue to battle significant numbers. The county has seen 2,163 cases and 220 deaths from the virus as of Tuesday morning.

The virus has most rapidly spread in the West Chester zip codes of 19382 and 19380, with an increase of 195 and 159 cases over the past month, according to state statistics.

The 19320 zip code of Coatesville has also seen a swell of 165 cases, while Phoenixville's 19460 has seen 138 new cases.

Meanwhile, the virus has remained stagnant in other parts of the county, specifically the rural southern and western zip codes, as well as several zip codes with smaller populations.

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Here's a look at the number of Chester County coronavirus cases by zip code as of Tuesday, May 19, according to state data.

The data shows the cases reported currently, followed by the increase in the past month (since April 21). Zip codes are listed in the order of how many new cases they've seen in that time period.

• 19382 (West Chester): 297 (plus 195)
• 19320 (Coatesville): 230 (plus 165)
• 19380 (West Chester): 244 (plus 159)
• 19460 (Phoenixville): 196 (plus 138)
• 19335 (Downingtown): 195 (plus 135)
• 19468 (Royersford): 206 (plus 113)
• 19087 (Wayne): 140 (plus 76)
• 19475 (Spring City): 101 (plus 68)
• 19348 (Kennett Square): 88 (plus 67)
• 19355 (Malvern): 132 (plus 59)
• 19362 (Oxford): 59 (plus 42)
• 19312 (Berwyn): 91 (plus 42)
• 19390 (West Grove): 40 (plus 28)
• 19301 (Paoli): 41 (plus 26)
• 19465 (Pottstown): 35 (plus 24)
• 19311 (Avondale): 24 (plus 19)
• 19425 (Chester Springs): 38 (plus 16)
• 19344 (Honey Brook): 32 (plus 14)
• 19374 (Toughkenamon): 18 (plus 14)
• 19333 (Devon): 20 (plus 10)
• 19350 (Landenberg): 20 (plus 10)
• 19343 (Glenmoore): 14 (plus 10)
• 19365 (Parkesburg): 20 (plus 8)
• 19330 (Cochranville): 13 (plus 8)
• 19317 (Chadds Ford): 19 (plus 6)
• 19352 (Lincoln University): 11 (plus 5)
• 19310 (Atglen): 9 (plus 4)
• 19520 (Elverson): 6 (plus 1)
• 19383 (West Chester): Between 1 and 4 (no change)
• 19372 (Thorndale): Between 1 and 4 (no change)
• 19453 (Mont Clare): Between 1 and 4 (no change)
• 19341 (Exton): 61 (data not available)

It should be noted, this data is distinct from the numbers released by the county on the municipal level. These numbers show cases by zip codes which, in many cases, cover larger and different geographical regions than the municipality indicated, providing another way of looking at how the virus has spread in the local area.

You can view the cases by ZIP for the entire state here.