ZIP Code 19004
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Bala Cynwyd · Montgomery County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 9,416
- Median income
- $149,232
- Median home value
- $632,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 74.4%
- Land area
- 7.1 sq mi
1,330/sq mi
▲ 96% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
▲ 127% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.6
New York
ZIP code 19004 in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania has a population of 9,416. The median household income is $149,232, which is 96% above the national average. Median home value is $632,000, 127% above the US average. 74.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 19004 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.1 square miles in Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 9,416 residents, producing a population density of 1,330 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 19004 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19004 sits at $149,232 (92% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $91,413. The poverty rate stands at 10.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $632,000 (178% above the state average) with median rent at $1,863 per month, and 71.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19004 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 74.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 19004 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 19004
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19004.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
186 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
155 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
91 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 70
Other services (except public administration)
70 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 53
Real estate and rental and leasing
53 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 19004, Bala Cynwyd, 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
9,416
Population
7.1
Area (sq mi)
1,330
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19004?
40.6
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
13.9%
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?
$149,232
Median Household Income
+92% vs state
$91,413
Per Capita Income
10.8%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 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?
4,724
Total Housing Units
4,387
Occupied Units
337
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$632,000
Median Home Value
+178% vs state
$1,863
Median Rent
1960
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
-2.1%
YoY Change (2024)
272
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+172%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19004 have decreased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.7% | 202 |
| 2021 | +10.5% | 223 |
| 2022 | +8.1% | 241 |
| 2023 | +15.3% | 278 |
| 2024 | -2.1% | 272 |
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 832 business establishments in ZIP 19004, employing approximately 20,212 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,018,327,000.
832
Businesses
20,212
Employees
$2.0B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 186 | 22.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 155 | 18.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 91 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 70 | 8.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 53 | 6.4% |
| Retail trade | 45 | 5.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 45 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 37 | 4.5% |
| Information | 35 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 3.5% |
| Construction | 28 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 14 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 10 | 1.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 0.5% |
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 19004 vs 19127 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19127 | Philadelphia, PA | 5,913 | 1.0 mi |
| 19066 | Merion Station, PA | 5,864 | 1.3 mi |
| 19128 | Philadelphia, PA | 35,239 | 2.4 mi |
| 19131 | Philadelphia, PA | 43,172 | 1.9 mi |
| 19072 | Narberth, PA | 9,539 | 1.6 mi |
| 19129 | Philadelphia, PA | 10,975 | 2.4 mi |
| 19139 | Philadelphia, PA | 41,271 | 3.6 mi |
| 19096 | Wynnewood, PA | 13,572 | 2.6 mi |
| 19151 | Philadelphia, PA | 29,883 | 3.0 mi |
| 19144 | Philadelphia, PA | 43,329 | 3.2 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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