The feel
Oxford’s downtown along Third Street has restaurants, shops and community events through the year. Outside the borough, the southern townships are open farmland and woods.
Lincoln University, the nation’s first degree-granting HBCU, sits just north of town.
Homes in Oxford & Lincoln University
The borough has Victorian and early-1900s homes on walkable streets, plus newer neighborhoods on its edges.
In the townships: 1990s–2000s subdivisions, farmhouses and homes on several acres. This is one of the more affordable corners of the county for land.
Getting around
- Route 1 east to Kennett Square and Media; west toward Baltimore.
- Route 10 north to Route 30, and Route 472 into Maryland and Delaware.
- Wilmington and Newark, Delaware are often closer than Philadelphia.
Highlights
Third Street
A small, active downtown with local dining and events.
Lincoln University
A historic campus founded in 1854.
Open countryside
Farms and preserved land throughout the southern townships.
Oxford & Lincoln University FAQ
What school district is Oxford & Lincoln University, PA in?
Oxford & Lincoln University addresses are split between the Oxford Area and Avon Grove school districts. District lines don’t follow ZIP codes, so confirm the district for a specific address before you buy.
What ZIP codes and townships make up Oxford & Lincoln University?
Oxford & Lincoln University uses ZIP codes 19363 and 19352, covering Oxford Borough, East Nottingham, West Nottingham, Lower Oxford, Upper Oxford, Elk and parts of Penn and London Britain. Property taxes, zoning and trash service follow the municipality, not the mailing address.
What are the commuting options from Oxford & Lincoln University?
Route 1 east to Kennett Square and Media; west toward Baltimore. Route 10 north to Route 30, and Route 472 into Maryland and Delaware. Wilmington and Newark, Delaware are often closer than Philadelphia.
Who is a good fit for Oxford & Lincoln University?
Buyers who want land or a small-town downtown at a lower price point. For current prices and days on market, ask me for the monthly Oxford & Lincoln University market report.