ZIP Code 19002
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Ambler · Montgomery County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 32,412
- Median income
- $143,600
- Median home value
- $602,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 69.2%
- Land area
- 53.8 sq mi
602/sq mi
▲ 88% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
▲ 116% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
Median age 44
New York
ZIP code 19002 in Ambler, Pennsylvania has a population of 32,412. The median household income is $143,600, which is 88% above the national average. Median home value is $602,100, 116% above the US average. 69.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 19002 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 53.8 square miles in Ambler, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 32,412 residents, producing a population density of 602 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 19002 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19002 sits at $143,600 (84% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $78,231. The poverty rate stands at 4.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $602,100 (165% above the state average) with median rent at $1,672 per month, and 79.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19002 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 69.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 19002 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 19002
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$78,231
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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