Ardmore, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19003
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,519
- 2,489/sq mi High-density area
- $119,861
- Median income Above-median income area
- $448,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 70.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ardmore pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,489
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19003 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 19003 (Ardmore, PA) fell -1.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 309.9 in 2023 to 305.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19003 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ardmore, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, home to 12,519 residents across 5.0 square miles, a density of 2,489 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19003 skews affluent, with a median household income of $119,861 (54% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $70,569. The poverty rate is 4.4%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $448,500 (97% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 64.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,706.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 70.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 19003 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 19003
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ardmore, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19003.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
103 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
76 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
75 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
70 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
62 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 19003, Ardmore, 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
12,519
Population
5.0
Area (sq mi)
2,489
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19003?
36.2
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
10.4%
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?
$119,861
Median Household Income
+54% vs state ZIP avg
$70,569
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
26.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19003 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Ardmore, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$119,861 Top 8% higher than 92% of 1,642 Pennsylvania 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
6,141housing units
6,141
Total Housing Units
5,923
Occupied Units
218
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$448,500
Median Home Value
+97% vs state ZIP avg
$1,706
Median Rent
1941
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
-1.6%
YoY Change (2024)
305
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+205%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19003 have decreased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +205% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 215 |
| 2021 | +11.1% | 239 |
| 2022 | +12.5% | 269 |
| 2023 | +15.2% | 310 |
| 2024 | -1.6% | 305 |
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 573 business establishments in ZIP 19003, employing approximately 7,001 people with a combined annual payroll of $350,582,000.
573
Businesses
7,001
Employees
$350.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 103 | 18.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 76 | 13.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 75 | 13.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 70 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 62 | 10.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 35 | 6.1% |
| Construction | 30 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 4.2% |
| Information | 15 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 14 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 2.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 1.8% |
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 19003 vs 19041 →
ZIP 19003 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19082
Upper Darby (19082)
40,997 residents
- 19083
Havertown (19083)
35,878 residents
- 19026
Drexel Hill (19026)
30,738 residents
- 19151
Philadelphia (19151)
29,883 residents
- 19010
Bryn Mawr (19010)
21,103 residents
- 19096 13,572
Wynnewood (19096)
13,572 residents
- 19003 12,519
Ardmore (19003)
12,519 residents
- 19072 9,539
Narberth (19072)
9,539 residents
- 19041 6,248
Haverford (19041)
6,248 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19003 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19003 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19035
Gladwyne (19035)
$250,000 median income
- 19066
Merion Station (19066)
$250,000 median income
- 19096
Wynnewood (19096)
$186,277 median income
- 19072
Narberth (19072)
$172,550 median income
- 19041
Haverford (19041)
$151,989 median income
- 19010
Bryn Mawr (19010)
$144,471 median income
- 19083
Havertown (19083)
$124,523 median income
- 19003
Ardmore (19003)
$119,861 median income
- 19026 $89,234
Drexel Hill (19026)
$89,234 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19003 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19041 | Haverford, PA | 6,248 | 1.0 mi |
| 19096 | Wynnewood, PA | 13,572 | 1.3 mi |
| 19083 | Havertown, PA | 35,878 | 1.8 mi |
| 19066 | Merion Station, PA | 5,864 | 2.6 mi |
| 19010 | Bryn Mawr, PA | 21,103 | 2.2 mi |
| 19026 | Drexel Hill, PA | 30,738 | 3.6 mi |
| 19072 | Narberth, PA | 9,539 | 2.7 mi |
| 19035 | Gladwyne, PA | 3,780 | 3.4 mi |
| 19151 | Philadelphia, PA | 29,883 | 2.9 mi |
| 19082 | Upper Darby, PA | 40,997 | 3.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19003, 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 (12,519 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 19003 in?
ZIP code 19003 (Ardmore) 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 19003?
ZIP code 19003 in Ardmore, PA has a population of 12,519 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19003?
The median household income in ZIP 19003 is $119,861, which is 57% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19003?
The median home value in ZIP 19003 is $448,500, which is 61% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19003?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19003 is White at 70.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19003?
ZIP code 19003 has 573 business establishments employing approximately 7,001 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19003?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19003 are: Retail trade (103), Other services (except public administration) (76), Health care and social assistance (75). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19003?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19003 decreased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 205%. 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 19003?
In ZIP code 19003, 86.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 70.6% 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 19003?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19003 is 26.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19003?
In ZIP code 19003, approximately 64.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19003?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19003 is 4.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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