PlainZIP

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
$108,995
Median income
$385,300
Median home value
35.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $56,969. Local economic indicators show a 4.0% poverty rate alongside 4.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $385,300 (70% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,458 monthly, and 80.1% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 18969, plus 6 more within Montgomery County, give a clearer read than the 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 18969

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Telford, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18969.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 18969?

43.9

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

7.9%

Foreign-Born

White 85.9%
African American 1.6%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

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

$56,969

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

29.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18969 ranks nationally

Telford, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$108,995 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 69.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.8%

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

What does housing look like?

6,289

Total Housing Units

6,077

Occupied Units

212

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.1%
Renter 19.9%

$385,300

Median Home Value

+70% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18969 ranks #3 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 18969 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 18969 ranks #5 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Montgomery County

19446 standard
Lansdale, PA
Pop: 55,138
19464 standard
Pottstown, PA
Pop: 45,788
19403 standard
Norristown, PA
Pop: 44,260
19401 standard
Norristown, PA
Pop: 41,753
19426 standard
Collegeville, PA
Pop: 38,831
19002 standard
Ambler, PA
Pop: 32,412

Related Areas

Montgomery County Telford, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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