ZIP Code 19027

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Elkins Park · Montgomery County · Pennsylvania

Population
19,067

1,862/sq mi

Median income
$106,066

▲ 39% vs US

higher than 85% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$391,600

▲ 41% vs US

higher than 79% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
57.8%

Median age 44.8

Land area
10.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 19027 in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania has a population of 19,067. The median household income is $106,066, which is 39% above the national average. Median home value is $391,600, 41% above the US average. 57.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 19027 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.2 square miles in Elkins Park, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 19,067 residents, producing a population density of 1,862 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 19027 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19027 sits at $106,066 (36% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $58,546. The poverty rate stands at 9.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $391,600 (72% above the state average) with median rent at $1,483 per month, and 64.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19027 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 19027

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

19,067

Population

10.2

Area (sq mi)

1,862

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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

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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
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19111 Philadelphia, PA 63,090 2.5 mi
19141 Philadelphia, PA 31,376 2.7 mi

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Elkins Park, PA

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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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