PlainZIP

Pennsburg, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18073

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,350
189/sq mi
$115,766
Median income
$369,300
Median home value
35.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pennsburg pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
189
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18073 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18073 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pennsburg, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, home to 9,350 residents across 49.5 square miles, a density of 189 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18073 skews affluent, with a median household income of $115,766 (49% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $47,407. Poverty here runs at 6.1%, with unemployment measured at 3.1%. The typical home here is valued at $369,300 (62% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,468 monthly, and 87.9% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 18073 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 18073

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pennsburg, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18073.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 18073, Pennsburg, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,350

Population

49.5

Area (sq mi)

189

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18073?

41.3

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 90.8%
African American 1.8%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$115,766

Median Household Income

+49% vs state

$47,407

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18073 ranks nationally

Pennsburg, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$115,766 Top 11% higher than 89% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,279

Total Housing Units

4,214

Occupied Units

65

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.9%
Renter 12.1%

$369,300

Median Home Value

+62% vs state

$1,468

Median Rent

1989

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.8%

YoY Change (2024)

229

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+129%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18073 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 159
2021 +11.4% 178
2022 +10.7% 197
2023 +7.8% 212
2024 +7.8% 229

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 232 business establishments in ZIP 18073, employing approximately 2,451 people with a combined annual payroll of $114,292,000.

232

Businesses

2,451

Employees

$114.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 40 17.2%
Health care and social assistance 28 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 28 12.1%
Retail trade 23 9.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 17 7.3%
Manufacturing 15 6.5%
Finance and insurance 12 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 3.5%
Wholesale trade 7 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 7 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.6%
Information 5 2.2%
Educational services 3 1.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 18073 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18073 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 18073 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 18073 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
18076 Red Hill, PA 2,662 0.7 mi
18054 Green Lane, PA 4,278 2.9 mi
18041 East Greenville, PA 5,424 3.2 mi
18074 Perkiomenville, PA 5,775 5.0 mi
18070 Palm, PA 739 4.6 mi
19492 Zieglerville, PA 717 6.9 mi
19503 Bally, PA 1,142 5.5 mi
18970 Trumbauersville, PA 696 5.3 mi
19473 Schwenksville, PA 15,726 8.6 mi
18092 Zionsville, PA 3,223 6.3 mi

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Related Areas

Montgomery County Pennsburg, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18073 in? ▼
ZIP code 18073 (Pennsburg) is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Montgomery County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/montgomery-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 18073? ▼
ZIP code 18073 in Pennsburg, PA has a population of 9,350 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18073? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18073 is $115,766, which is 52% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18073? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18073 is $369,300, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18073? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18073 is White at 90.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18073? ▼
ZIP code 18073 has 232 business establishments employing approximately 2,451 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18073? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18073 are: Construction (40), Health care and social assistance (28), Other services (except public administration) (28). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18073? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18073 increased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18073? ▼
In ZIP code 18073, 68.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 18073? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18073 is 29.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18073? ▼
In ZIP code 18073, approximately 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18073? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18073 is 6.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.