Telford, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18969
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,273
- 349/sq mi High-density area
- $108,995
- Median income Above-median income area
- $385,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Telford pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 349
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18969 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 18969 (Telford, PA) rose +8.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 234.9 in 2023 to 253.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 18969 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Telford, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, home to 15,273 residents across 43.8 square miles, a density of 349 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18969 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,995 (40% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,969. The poverty rate is 4.0%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $385,300 (70% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 80.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,458.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 18969 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 18969
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Telford, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18969.
- Construction
Construction
86 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
49 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
46 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 34
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
34 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 28
Professional, scientific, and technical services
28 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 18969, Telford, 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
15,273
Population
43.8
Area (sq mi)
349
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18969?
43.9
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
7.9%
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?
$108,995
Median Household Income
+40% vs state ZIP avg
$56,969
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
29.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18969 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Telford, 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)
$108,995 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
6,289housing units
6,289
Total Housing Units
6,077
Occupied Units
212
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$385,300
Median Home Value
+70% vs state ZIP avg
$1,458
Median Rent
1976
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
+8.0%
YoY Change (2024)
254
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+154%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 18969 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.4% | 171 |
| 2021 | +10.5% | 190 |
| 2022 | +12.6% | 213 |
| 2023 | +10.1% | 235 |
| 2024 | +8.0% | 254 |
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 369 business establishments in ZIP 18969, employing approximately 5,447 people with a combined annual payroll of $380,740,000.
369
Businesses
5,447
Employees
$380.7M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 86 | 23.3% |
| Manufacturing | 49 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 46 | 12.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 9.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 7.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 28 | 7.6% |
| Retail trade | 25 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 6.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 4.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 2.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.8% |
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 18969 vs 18964 →
ZIP 18969 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19438
Harleysville (19438)
23,765 residents
- 19440
Hatfield (19440)
18,038 residents
- 18969
Telford (18969)
15,273 residents
- 18964
Souderton (18964)
13,812 residents
- 18960
Sellersville (18960)
12,473 residents
- 18054 4,278
Green Lane (18054)
4,278 residents
- 19474 733
Skippack (19474)
733 residents
- 18970 696
Trumbauersville (18970)
696 residents
- 18962 515
Silverdale (18962)
515 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18969 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18969 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19438
Harleysville (19438)
$138,134 median income
- 18970
Trumbauersville (18970)
$114,688 median income
- 18935
Milford Square (18935)
$113,214 median income
- 18960
Sellersville (18960)
$109,028 median income
- 18969
Telford (18969)
$108,995 median income
- 18054
Green Lane (18054)
$101,920 median income
- 19440
Hatfield (19440)
$99,408 median income
- 18964
Souderton (18964)
$96,143 median income
- 18962
Silverdale (18962)
$94,536 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18969 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18964 | Souderton, PA | 13,812 | 2.9 mi |
| 19438 | Harleysville, PA | 23,765 | 4.1 mi |
| 18960 | Sellersville, PA | 12,473 | 3.6 mi |
| 18054 | Green Lane, PA | 4,278 | 3.9 mi |
| 18970 | Trumbauersville, PA | 696 | 5.9 mi |
| 18962 | Silverdale, PA | 515 | 5.5 mi |
| 19440 | Hatfield, PA | 18,038 | 5.2 mi |
| 19474 | Skippack, PA | 733 | 7.3 mi |
| 18935 | Milford Square, PA | 116 | 7.8 mi |
| 18932 | Line Lexington, PA | 388 | 6.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18969, 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 (15,273 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 18969 in?
ZIP code 18969 (Telford) 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 18969?
ZIP code 18969 in Telford, PA has a population of 15,273 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18969?
The median household income in ZIP 18969 is $108,995, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18969?
The median home value in ZIP 18969 is $385,300, which is 39% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18969?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18969 is White at 85.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18969?
ZIP code 18969 has 369 business establishments employing approximately 5,447 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18969?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18969 are: Construction (86), Manufacturing (49), Other services (except public administration) (46). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18969?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18969 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 154%. 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 18969?
In ZIP code 18969, 69.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.8% 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 18969?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18969 is 29.8 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 18969?
In ZIP code 18969, approximately 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18969?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18969 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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