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Elkins Park, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19027

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

19,067
1,862/sq mi
$106,066
Median income
$391,600
Median home value
57.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Elkins Park pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
1,862
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19027 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19027 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elkins Park, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, home to 19,067 residents across 10.2 square miles, a density of 1,862 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19027 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,066 (36% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $58,546. Poverty here runs at 9.1%, with unemployment measured at 6.4%. Median home value sits at $391,600 (72% above the state average), median rent at $1,483 a month, and owner-occupancy at 64.5%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 19027 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 19027

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elkins Park, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19027.

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 19027, Elkins Park, 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

19,067

Population

10.2

Area (sq mi)

1,862

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19027?

44.8

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

14.8%

Foreign-Born

White 39.6%
African American 40.2%
Asian 8.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

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?

$106,066

Median Household Income

+36% vs state

$58,546

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

33.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19027 ranks nationally

Elkins Park, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$106,066 Top 15% higher than 85% 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 76.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.8%

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

What does housing look like?

8,575

Total Housing Units

8,470

Occupied Units

105

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.5%
Renter 35.5%

$391,600

Median Home Value

+72% vs state

$1,483

Median Rent

1954

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

+6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

236

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+136%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19027 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.3% 159
2021 +15.7% 184
2022 +12.5% 207
2023 +7.2% 222
2024 +6.5% 236

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 449 business establishments in ZIP 19027, employing approximately 5,315 people with a combined annual payroll of $260,782,000.

449

Businesses

5,315

Employees

$260.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 85 18.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 61 13.6%
Other services (except public administration) 54 12.0%
Accommodation and food services 42 9.3%
Retail trade 34 7.6%
Construction 30 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 6.2%
Finance and insurance 24 5.3%
Educational services 21 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 4.5%
Wholesale trade 16 3.6%
Manufacturing 9 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 2.0%
Information 8 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.6%

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 19027 vs 19126 →

ZIP 19027 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 19027 ranks #6 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 19027 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 19027 ranks #4 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
19126 Philadelphia, PA 15,758 1.4 mi
19012 Cheltenham, PA 6,670 1.4 mi
19095 Wyncote, PA 7,063 1.7 mi
19120 Philadelphia, PA 68,104 2.8 mi
19046 Jenkintown, PA 17,809 2.2 mi
19150 Philadelphia, PA 23,378 2.5 mi
19138 Philadelphia, PA 32,273 2.2 mi
19001 Abington, PA 17,020 3.6 mi
19111 Philadelphia, PA 63,090 2.5 mi
19141 Philadelphia, PA 31,376 2.7 mi

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Related Areas

Montgomery County Elkins Park, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19027 in? ▼
ZIP code 19027 (Elkins Park) 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 19027? ▼
ZIP code 19027 in Elkins Park, PA has a population of 19,067 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19027? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19027 is $106,066, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19027? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19027 is $391,600, which is 41% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19027? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19027 is African American at 40.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19027? ▼
ZIP code 19027 has 449 business establishments employing approximately 5,315 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19027? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19027 are: Health care and social assistance (85), Professional, scientific, and technical services (61), Other services (except public administration) (54). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19027? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19027 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. 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 19027? ▼
In ZIP code 19027, 76.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.8% 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 19027? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19027 is 33.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19027? ▼
In ZIP code 19027, approximately 64.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19027? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19027 is 9.1% 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.