Bryn Athyn, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19009
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 864
- 256/sq mi High-density area
- $137,188
- Median income Above-median income area
- $671,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 68.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bryn Athyn pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 256
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19009 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 19009 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bryn Athyn, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, home to just 864 residents across 3.4 square miles, a density of 256 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19009 skews affluent, with a median household income of $137,188 (76% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $62,273. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 0.3% and unemployment is 2.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $671,200 (195% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 67.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,593.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 68.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 19009 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 19009
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bryn Athyn, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19009.
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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 19009, Bryn Athyn, 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
864
Population
3.4
Area (sq mi)
256
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19009?
42.4
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
6.0%
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?
$137,188
Median Household Income
+76% vs state ZIP avg
$62,273
Per Capita Income
0.3%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
17.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19009 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Bryn Athyn, 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)
$137,188 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
391housing units
391
Total Housing Units
352
Occupied Units
39
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$671,200
Median Home Value
+195% vs state ZIP avg
$1,593
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 19009, employing approximately 810 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,364,000.
26
Businesses
810
Employees
$28.4M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 23.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 23.1% |
| Construction | 4 | 15.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 11.5% |
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 19009 vs 19006 →
ZIP 19009 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19111
Philadelphia (19111)
63,090 residents
- 18974
Warminster (18974)
40,953 residents
- 19152
Philadelphia (19152)
33,293 residents
- 19115
Philadelphia (19115)
33,207 residents
- 19116
Philadelphia (19116)
33,112 residents
- 19006 21,423
Huntingdon Valley (19006)
21,423 residents
- 19040 20,536
Hatboro (19040)
20,536 residents
- 19090 18,832
Willow Grove (19090)
18,832 residents
- 19046 17,809
Jenkintown (19046)
17,809 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19009 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19009 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19009
Bryn Athyn (19009)
$137,188 median income
- 19006
Huntingdon Valley (19006)
$128,295 median income
- 19040
Hatboro (19040)
$114,293 median income
- 19046
Jenkintown (19046)
$109,818 median income
- 19001
Abington (19001)
$108,042 median income
- 18974
Warminster (18974)
$103,779 median income
- 19090
Willow Grove (19090)
$99,928 median income
- 19115
Philadelphia (19115)
$70,054 median income
- 19116
Philadelphia (19116)
$67,535 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19009 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19006 | Huntingdon Valley, PA | 21,423 | 0.4 mi |
| 19115 | Philadelphia, PA | 33,207 | 3.4 mi |
| 19116 | Philadelphia, PA | 33,112 | 3.1 mi |
| 19001 | Abington, PA | 17,020 | 3.3 mi |
| 19046 | Jenkintown, PA | 17,809 | 3.3 mi |
| 19040 | Hatboro, PA | 20,536 | 3.5 mi |
| 19090 | Willow Grove, PA | 18,832 | 3.6 mi |
| 18974 | Warminster, PA | 40,953 | 5.4 mi |
| 19111 | Philadelphia, PA | 63,090 | 5.4 mi |
| 19152 | Philadelphia, PA | 33,293 | 5.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19009, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 19009 in?
ZIP code 19009 (Bryn Athyn) 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 19009?
ZIP code 19009 in Bryn Athyn, PA has a population of 864 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19009?
The median household income in ZIP 19009 is $137,188, which is 80% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19009?
The median home value in ZIP 19009 is $671,200, which is 141% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19009?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19009 is White at 92.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19009?
ZIP code 19009 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 810 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19009?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19009 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6), Health care and social assistance (6), Construction (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 19009?
In ZIP code 19009, 76.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.9% 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 19009?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19009 is 17.1 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 19009?
In ZIP code 19009, approximately 67.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19009?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19009 is 0.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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