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 High-density area
- $106,066
- Median income Above-median income area
- $391,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 57.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 19027 (Elkins Park, PA) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.6 in 2023 to 235.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,546. The poverty rate is 9.1%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $391,600 (72% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 64.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,483.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 19027 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 19027
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elkins Park, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19027.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
85 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
54 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
42 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
34 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 19027?
44.8
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
14.8%
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?
$106,066
Median Household Income
+36% vs state ZIP avg
$58,546
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
33.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19027 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Elkins Park, 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)
$106,066 Top 13% higher than 87% 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
8,575housing units
8,575
Total Housing Units
8,470
Occupied Units
105
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$391,600
Median Home Value
+72% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 19120
Philadelphia (19120)
68,104 residents
- 19111
Philadelphia (19111)
63,090 residents
- 19138
Philadelphia (19138)
32,273 residents
- 19141
Philadelphia (19141)
31,376 residents
- 19150 23,378
Philadelphia (19150)
23,378 residents
- 19027 19,067
Elkins Park (19027)
19,067 residents
- 19046 17,809
Jenkintown (19046)
17,809 residents
- 19001 17,020
Abington (19001)
17,020 residents
- 19126 15,758
Philadelphia (19126)
15,758 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19027 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19027 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19012
Cheltenham (19012)
$125,625 median income
- 19046
Jenkintown (19046)
$109,818 median income
- 19001
Abington (19001)
$108,042 median income
- 19027
Elkins Park (19027)
$106,066 median income
- 19095
Wyncote (19095)
$97,727 median income
- 19150
Philadelphia (19150)
$66,936 median income
- 19111
Philadelphia (19111)
$61,138 median income
- 19138
Philadelphia (19138)
$57,744 median income
- 19120
Philadelphia (19120)
$54,000 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19027, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (19,067 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 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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