ZIP Code 18073
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Pennsburg · Montgomery County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 9,350
- Median income
- $115,766
- Median home value
- $369,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 35.7%
- Land area
- 49.5 sq mi
189/sq mi
▲ 52% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
▲ 33% vs US
higher than 76% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.3
New York
ZIP code 18073 in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania has a population of 9,350. The median household income is $115,766, which is 52% above the national average. Median home value is $369,300, 33% above the US average. 35.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 18073 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 49.5 square miles in Pennsburg, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 9,350 residents, producing a population density of 189 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 18073 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18073 sits at $115,766 (49% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $47,407. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $369,300 (62% above the state average) with median rent at $1,468 per month, and 87.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18073 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 18073
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18073.
- Construction
Construction
40 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
23 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 18073?
41.3
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
4.5%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 18073 vs 18076 →
| 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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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