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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
$143,600
Median income
$602,100
Median home value
69.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $78,231. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.8%. Median home value sits at $602,100 (165% above the state average), median rent at $1,672 a month, and owner-occupancy at 79.0%.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Montgomery County, letting you compare 19002 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 19002

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ambler, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19002.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 19002?

44.0

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

11.8%

Foreign-Born

White 77.7%
African American 5.4%
Asian 10.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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

$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

$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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 81.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 69.2%

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

What does housing look like?

12,849

Total Housing Units

12,084

Occupied Units

765

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.0%
Renter 21.0%

$602,100

Median Home Value

+165% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19002 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 19002 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 19002 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
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

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
19038 standard
Glenside, PA
Pop: 31,595

Related Areas

Montgomery County Ambler, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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