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Abington, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19001

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

17,020
1,899/sq mi
$108,042
Median income
$363,000
Median home value
46.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Abington 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 25%
home value, US ZIPs
1,899
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19001 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19001 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Abington, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, home to 17,020 residents across 9.0 square miles, a density of 1,899 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19001 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,042 (39% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $44,884. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.0%. Median home value sits at $363,000 (60% above the state average), median rent at $1,395 a month, and owner-occupancy at 83.2%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 19001 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Montgomery County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 19001

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Abington, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19001.

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 19001, Abington, 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

17,020

Population

9.0

Area (sq mi)

1,899

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19001?

39.7

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

9.0%

Foreign-Born

White 63.8%
African American 14.6%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%

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?

$108,042

Median Household Income

+39% vs state

$44,884

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

28.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19001 ranks nationally

Abington, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$108,042 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 73.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.6%

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

What does housing look like?

6,567

Total Housing Units

6,218

Occupied Units

349

Vacant Units

2.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.2%
Renter 16.8%

$363,000

Median Home Value

+60% vs state

$1,395

Median Rent

1955

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

+4.8%

YoY Change (2024)

291

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+191%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19001 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +191% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 205
2021 +10.6% 226
2022 +12.7% 255
2023 +9.1% 278
2024 +4.8% 291

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 402 business establishments in ZIP 19001, employing approximately 9,649 people with a combined annual payroll of $681,287,000.

402

Businesses

9,649

Employees

$681.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 87 21.6%
Other services (except public administration) 52 12.9%
Construction 45 11.2%
Retail trade 45 11.2%
Accommodation and food services 36 9.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 33 8.2%
Finance and insurance 21 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 13 3.2%
Educational services 11 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 2.2%
Wholesale trade 8 2.0%
Information 5 1.2%

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 19001 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 19001 ranks #7 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 19001 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 19001 ranks #8 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
19090 Willow Grove, PA 18,832 2.1 mi
19046 Jenkintown, PA 17,809 2.0 mi
19027 Elkins Park, PA 19,067 3.6 mi
19025 Dresher, PA 5,395 2.4 mi
19095 Wyncote, PA 7,063 3.1 mi
19040 Hatboro, PA 20,536 3.7 mi
19006 Huntingdon Valley, PA 21,423 3.4 mi
19038 Glenside, PA 31,595 3.0 mi
19075 Oreland, PA 7,354 3.3 mi
19009 Bryn Athyn, PA 864 3.3 mi

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Pop: 55,138
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Pop: 45,788
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Pop: 44,260
19401 standard
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Pop: 41,753
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Pop: 38,831
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Pop: 32,412

Related Areas

Montgomery County Abington, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19001 in? ▼
ZIP code 19001 (Abington) 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 19001? ▼
ZIP code 19001 in Abington, PA has a population of 17,020 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19001? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19001 is $108,042, which is 42% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19001? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19001 is $363,000, which is 31% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19001? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19001 is White at 63.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19001? ▼
ZIP code 19001 has 402 business establishments employing approximately 9,649 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19001? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19001 are: Health care and social assistance (87), Other services (except public administration) (52), Construction (45). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19001? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19001 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 191%. 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 19001? ▼
In ZIP code 19001, 73.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.6% 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 19001? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19001 is 28.2 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 19001? ▼
In ZIP code 19001, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19001? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19001 is 8.3% 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.