PlainZIP

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
$119,861
Median income
$448,500
Median home value
70.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $70,569. Poverty here runs at 4.4%, with unemployment measured at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $448,500 (97% above the state average) with median rent at $1,706 per month, and 64.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Montgomery County, letting you compare 19003 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 19003

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ardmore, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19003.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 19003?

36.2

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

10.4%

Foreign-Born

White 70.3%
African American 12.2%
Asian 7.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$119,861

Median Household Income

+54% vs state

$70,569

Per Capita Income

4.4%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19003 ranks nationally

Ardmore, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$119,861 Top 10% higher than 90% 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 86.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 70.6%

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

What does housing look like?

6,141

Total Housing Units

5,923

Occupied Units

218

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.6%
Renter 35.4%

$448,500

Median Home Value

+97% vs state

$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

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ZIP 19003 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 19003 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 19003 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 19003 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
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

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Pop: 44,260
19401 standard
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Pop: 38,831
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Related Areas

Montgomery County Ardmore, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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