ZIP Code 19012
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Cheltenham · Montgomery County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 6,670
- Median income
- $125,625
- Median home value
- $344,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 47.4%
- Land area
- 4.5 sq mi
1,466/sq mi
▲ 65% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
▲ 24% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.2
New York
ZIP code 19012 in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania has a population of 6,670. The median household income is $125,625, which is 65% above the national average. Median home value is $344,700, 24% above the US average. 47.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 19012 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.5 square miles in Cheltenham, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 6,670 residents, producing a population density of 1,466 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 19012 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19012 sits at $125,625 (61% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $49,783. The poverty rate stands at 4.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $344,700 (52% above the state average) with median rent at $1,622 per month, and 82.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19012 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 19012 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 19012
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19012.
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 8
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 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 19012, Cheltenham, 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
6,670
Population
4.5
Area (sq mi)
1,466
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19012?
38.2
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
16.3%
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?
$125,625
Median Household Income
+61% vs state
$49,783
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.6 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?
2,320
Total Housing Units
2,191
Occupied Units
129
Vacant Units
3.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$344,700
Median Home Value
+52% vs state
$1,622
Median Rent
1952
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
+6.0%
YoY Change (2024)
240
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+140%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19012 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.8% | 161 |
| 2021 | +13.9% | 184 |
| 2022 | +14.1% | 210 |
| 2023 | +7.9% | 226 |
| 2024 | +6.0% | 240 |
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 118 business establishments in ZIP 19012, employing approximately 645 people with a combined annual payroll of $38,695,000.
118
Businesses
645
Employees
$38.7M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 27 | 22.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 16.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 11.0% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 5.1% |
| Educational services | 6 | 5.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 4.2% |
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 19012 vs 19111 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19111 | Philadelphia, PA | 63,090 | 1.3 mi |
| 19027 | Elkins Park, PA | 19,067 | 1.4 mi |
| 19126 | Philadelphia, PA | 15,758 | 1.7 mi |
| 19120 | Philadelphia, PA | 68,104 | 1.9 mi |
| 19046 | Jenkintown, PA | 17,809 | 2.9 mi |
| 19124 | Philadelphia, PA | 66,691 | 3.0 mi |
| 19138 | Philadelphia, PA | 32,273 | 2.8 mi |
| 19152 | Philadelphia, PA | 33,293 | 3.1 mi |
| 19141 | Philadelphia, PA | 31,376 | 2.6 mi |
| 19149 | Philadelphia, PA | 55,006 | 2.6 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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