Perkiomenville, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18074
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,775
- 118/sq mi High-density area
- $130,462
- Median income Above-median income area
- $433,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Perkiomenville pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 118
- people per sq mi
- 97%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18074 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 18074 (Perkiomenville, PA) rose +8.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 241.7 in 2023 to 262.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 18074 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Perkiomenville, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, home to 5,775 residents across 49.1 square miles, a density of 118 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18074 skews affluent, with a median household income of $130,462 (68% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $69,434. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.0% and unemployment is 2.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $433,400 (91% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 96.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,250.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 18074 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 18074
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Perkiomenville, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18074.
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 18074, Perkiomenville, 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
5,775
Population
49.1
Area (sq mi)
118
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18074?
48.2
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
2.1%
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?
$130,462
Median Household Income
+68% vs state ZIP avg
$69,434
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
29.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18074 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Perkiomenville, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$130,462 Top 5% higher than 95% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,372housing units
2,372
Total Housing Units
2,311
Occupied Units
61
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$433,400
Median Home Value
+91% vs state ZIP avg
$1,250
Median Rent
1978
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
+8.6%
YoY Change (2024)
262
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+162%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 18074 have increased 8.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +162% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.7% | 173 |
| 2021 | +11.3% | 193 |
| 2022 | +16.6% | 224 |
| 2023 | +7.7% | 242 |
| 2024 | +8.6% | 262 |
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 84 business establishments in ZIP 18074, employing approximately 733 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,738,000.
84
Businesses
733
Employees
$46.7M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 16 | 19.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 17.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 4.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 3.6% |
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 18074 vs 19492 →
ZIP 18074 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19468
Royersford (19468)
25,536 residents
- 19473
Schwenksville (19473)
15,726 residents
- 19525
Gilbertsville (19525)
14,107 residents
- 18073 9,350
Pennsburg (18073)
9,350 residents
- 18074 5,775
Perkiomenville (18074)
5,775 residents
- 18041 5,424
East Greenville (18041)
5,424 residents
- 18054 4,278
Green Lane (18054)
4,278 residents
- 18076 2,662
Red Hill (18076)
2,662 residents
- 19492 717
Zieglerville (19492)
717 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18074 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18074 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19525
Gilbertsville (19525)
$140,403 median income
- 19473
Schwenksville (19473)
$138,819 median income
- 18074
Perkiomenville (18074)
$130,462 median income
- 18073
Pennsburg (18073)
$115,766 median income
- 19472
Sassamansville (19472)
$113,056 median income
- 19435
Frederick (19435)
$111,667 median income
- 19468
Royersford (19468)
$108,534 median income
- 18054
Green Lane (18054)
$101,920 median income
- 18041
East Greenville (18041)
$98,615 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18074 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19492 | Zieglerville, PA | 717 | 2.7 mi |
| 19435 | Frederick, PA | 100 | 2.8 mi |
| 19472 | Sassamansville, PA | 74 | 3.3 mi |
| 19525 | Gilbertsville, PA | 14,107 | 3.8 mi |
| 18076 | Red Hill, PA | 2,662 | 4.3 mi |
| 18041 | East Greenville, PA | 5,424 | 6.9 mi |
| 19473 | Schwenksville, PA | 15,726 | 4.7 mi |
| 18073 | Pennsburg, PA | 9,350 | 5.0 mi |
| 18054 | Green Lane, PA | 4,278 | 4.8 mi |
| 19468 | Royersford, PA | 25,536 | 7.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18074, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,775 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 18074 in?
ZIP code 18074 (Perkiomenville) 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 18074?
ZIP code 18074 in Perkiomenville, PA has a population of 5,775 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18074?
The median household income in ZIP 18074 is $130,462, which is 71% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18074?
The median home value in ZIP 18074 is $433,400, which is 56% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18074?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18074 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18074?
ZIP code 18074 has 84 business establishments employing approximately 733 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18074?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18074 are: Construction (16), Other services (except public administration) (15), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (14). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18074?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18074 increased by 8.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 162%. 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 18074?
In ZIP code 18074, 70.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.8% 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 18074?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18074 is 29.3 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 18074?
In ZIP code 18074, approximately 96.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18074?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18074 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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