Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Chesterbrook
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Chesterbrook entrance
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Location in Chester County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester |
| Township | Tredyffrin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.56 sq mi (4.05 km2) |
| • Land | 1.56 sq mi (4.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,610 |
| • Density | 3,600.77/sq mi (1,390.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19087
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| Area code(s) | 610 and 484 |
| FIPS code | 42-13216 |
Chesterbrook is a special kind of community in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a town or city.
Chesterbrook is part of the larger Philadelphia area. It's located just south of Valley Forge National Historical Park. In 2020, about 5,610 people lived there.
Chesterbrook is a planned community within Tredyffrin Township. It started to be developed in 1978. This happened after the Fox Companies bought land and got approval to build.
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Geography
Chesterbrook covers about 1.6 square miles (4.05 square kilometers) of land. It's located about 23 miles away from the big city of Philadelphia.
People Living in Chesterbrook (Demographics)
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 4,625 | — | |
| 2010 | 4,589 | −0.8% | |
| 2020 | 5,610 | 22.2% | |
In 2020, Chesterbrook had a population of 5,610 people. The area is home to many different families and individuals.
In 2000, there were 4,625 people living here. About 17% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age was 40 years. Many households were made up of individuals or married couples.
Economy
Chesterbrook has been home to some important companies.
- The company AmerisourceBergen used to have its main office here. They are a large company that helps deliver medicines.
- Another company, Ionos, has one of its main offices in Chesterbrook. They provide internet services.
Education
Students in Chesterbrook attend schools in the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District.
- Most younger students go to Valley Forge Elementary School. Some go to New Eagle Elementary School.
- For middle school, students attend Valley Forge Middle School.
- All high school students go to Conestoga High School.
Getting Around (Transportation)
Chesterbrook has good ways to get around.
- Chesterbrook Boulevard is the main road. It connects to U.S. Route 202 and Pennsylvania Route 252.
- Public buses also serve the area. The Route 124 bus connects Chesterbrook to the King of Prussia Mall and downtown Philadelphia.
- The Route 205 bus runs during busy weekday hours. It connects to the Paoli station, which is part of SEPTA Regional Rail's train line.
