Ambler, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19002
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 32,412
- 602/sq mi High-density area
- $143,600
- Median income Above-median income area
- $602,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 69.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ambler pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 602
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19002 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 19002 (Ambler, PA) rose +5.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 259.8 in 2023 to 272.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19002 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ambler, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with 32,412 residents across 53.8 square miles, a density of 602 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19002 skews affluent, with a median household income of $143,600 (84% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $78,231. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.2% and unemployment is 2.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $602,100 (165% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 79.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,672.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 69.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 19002 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 19002
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ambler, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19002.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
174 establishments
- Construction
Construction
97 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
95 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
86 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
73 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 19002, Ambler, 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
32,412
Population
53.8
Area (sq mi)
602
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19002?
44.0
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
11.8%
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?
$143,600
Median Household Income
+84% vs state ZIP avg
$78,231
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19002 ranks nationally
Ambler, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$143,600 Top 5% higher than 95% of 30,318 US 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
12,849housing units
12,849
Total Housing Units
12,084
Occupied Units
765
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$602,100
Median Home Value
+165% vs state ZIP avg
$1,672
Median Rent
1973
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
+5.0%
YoY Change (2024)
273
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+173%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19002 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 183 |
| 2021 | +9.5% | 200 |
| 2022 | +13.0% | 226 |
| 2023 | +14.8% | 260 |
| 2024 | +5.0% | 273 |
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 869 business establishments in ZIP 19002, employing approximately 9,704 people with a combined annual payroll of $674,673,000.
869
Businesses
9,704
Employees
$674.7M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 174 | 20.0% |
| Construction | 97 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 95 | 10.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 86 | 9.9% |
| Retail trade | 73 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 63 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 61 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 60 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 45 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 38 | 4.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 14 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 1.5% |
| Information | 10 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.5% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.3% |
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 19002 vs 19477 →
ZIP 19002 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19002
Ambler (19002)
32,412 residents
- 19454
North Wales (19454)
27,870 residents
- 19044
Horsham (19044)
15,853 residents
- 19075 7,354
Oreland (19075)
7,354 residents
- 19034 5,999
Fort Washington (19034)
5,999 residents
- 19025 5,395
Dresher (19025)
5,395 residents
- 19031 4,700
Flourtown (19031)
4,700 residents
- 19437 757
Gwynedd Valley (19437)
757 residents
- 19436 640
Gwynedd (19436)
640 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19002 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19002 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18936
Montgomeryville (18936)
$250,000 median income
- 19437
Gwynedd Valley (19437)
$215,817 median income
- 19025
Dresher (19025)
$188,490 median income
- 19034
Fort Washington (19034)
$165,354 median income
- 19002
Ambler (19002)
$143,600 median income
- 19031
Flourtown (19031)
$134,592 median income
- 19075
Oreland (19075)
$120,813 median income
- 19454
North Wales (19454)
$118,177 median income
- 19044 $88,173
Horsham (19044)
$88,173 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19002 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19477 | Spring House, PA | 146 | 1.2 mi |
| 19437 | Gwynedd Valley, PA | 757 | 2.6 mi |
| 19034 | Fort Washington, PA | 5,999 | 3.4 mi |
| 19436 | Gwynedd, PA | 640 | 2.3 mi |
| 19044 | Horsham, PA | 15,853 | 3.0 mi |
| 18936 | Montgomeryville, PA | 4 | 3.0 mi |
| 19454 | North Wales, PA | 27,870 | 3.3 mi |
| 19031 | Flourtown, PA | 4,700 | 5.2 mi |
| 19025 | Dresher, PA | 5,395 | 3.6 mi |
| 19075 | Oreland, PA | 7,354 | 5.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19002, 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 (32,412 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 19002 in?
ZIP code 19002 (Ambler) 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 19002?
ZIP code 19002 in Ambler, PA has a population of 32,412 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19002?
The median household income in ZIP 19002 is $143,600, which is 88% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19002?
The median home value in ZIP 19002 is $602,100, which is 116% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19002?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19002 is White at 77.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19002?
ZIP code 19002 has 869 business establishments employing approximately 9,704 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19002?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19002 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (174), Construction (97), Other services (except public administration) (95). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19002?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19002 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. 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 19002?
In ZIP code 19002, 81.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 69.2% 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 19002?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19002 is 28.1 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 19002?
In ZIP code 19002, approximately 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19002?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19002 is 4.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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