Chester County, Pennsylvania
Kitchen remodeling in Coatesville, PA
Coatesville has 5,449 homes, about two in five of the occupied ones lived in by their owners. Half were built before 1952.
The homes of Coatesville
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates for Coatesville city.
More homes in Coatesville were built in before 1940 than in any other decade, 37% of them, followed by the 2000s at 21%.
68% of homes here were built before 1980. In a home built before 1978, a remodel that disturbs painted cabinets, trim or walls has to be done by a firm certified for lead-safe work by EPA. Ask for the certificate when you book the measure.
Detached houses are 21% of homes in Coatesville; the rest are townhomes, condos and apartments. In a condo or townhome the association may have to approve work on plumbing, walls or wiring, so ask for its rules before the measure.
Most homes in Coatesville are rented. A kitchen remodel is booked by the owner of the home, landlords included.
ZIP codes
ZIP codes where Coatesville is the largest place
| ZIP code | Homes | Owner-occupied | Median year built | Built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19320 | 21,602 | 74% | 1980 | 50% |
What kitchen trades earn here
Electricians in the Philadelphia area earn a median $35.86 an hour and plumbers $35.99, against $30.38 and $30.67 across the country (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). That is what the workers are paid, not what a contractor charges for their time. All five kitchen trades: Philadelphia area.
Before you sign: Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has no state license for remodelers, but under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act every contractor who does $5,000 or more of home improvements a year must register with the Attorney General’s Office.
Contracts, licenses and lead-safe rules in Pennsylvania · Permits · What it costs
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