PlainZIP

Fort Washington, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19034

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

5,999
371/sq mi
$165,354
Median income
$627,500
Median home value
61.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fort Washington pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
371
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19034 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19034 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Washington, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, home to 5,999 residents across 16.2 square miles, a density of 371 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19034 skews affluent, with a median household income of $165,354 (112% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $69,444. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.8%. The typical home here is valued at $627,500 (176% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,673 monthly, and 76.3% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 61.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 19034 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Montgomery County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 19034

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Washington, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19034.

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 19034, Fort Washington, 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

5,999

Population

16.2

Area (sq mi)

371

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19034?

42.5

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

12.0%

Foreign-Born

White 78.1%
African American 7.4%
Asian 9.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$165,354

Median Household Income

+112% vs state

$69,444

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19034 ranks nationally

Fort Washington, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$165,354 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 74.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,727

Total Housing Units

2,639

Occupied Units

88

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.3%
Renter 23.7%

$627,500

Median Home Value

+176% vs state

$1,673

Median Rent

1968

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

+11.9%

YoY Change (2024)

246

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+146%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19034 have increased 11.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 180
2021 +9.0% 196
2022 +8.4% 212
2023 +3.4% 220
2024 +11.9% 246

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 571 business establishments in ZIP 19034, employing approximately 22,517 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,134,970,000.

571

Businesses

22,517

Employees

$2.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 122 21.4%
Health care and social assistance 77 13.5%
Finance and insurance 69 12.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 52 9.1%
Construction 37 6.5%
Information 31 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 29 5.1%
Accommodation and food services 25 4.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 24 4.2%
Wholesale trade 21 3.7%
Other services (except public administration) 21 3.7%
Retail trade 20 3.5%
Educational services 15 2.6%
Manufacturing 12 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.1%

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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ZIP 19034 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 19034 ranks #8 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 19034 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 19034 ranks #2 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
19031 Flourtown, PA 4,700 1.8 mi
19075 Oreland, PA 7,354 1.7 mi
19002 Ambler, PA 32,412 3.4 mi
19025 Dresher, PA 5,395 2.4 mi
19038 Glenside, PA 31,595 2.8 mi
19118 Philadelphia, PA 9,808 4.3 mi
19477 Spring House, PA 146 3.7 mi
19001 Abington, PA 17,020 4.2 mi
19119 Philadelphia, PA 27,035 5.6 mi
19150 Philadelphia, PA 23,378 4.6 mi

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Related Areas

Montgomery County Fort Washington, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19034 in? ▼
ZIP code 19034 (Fort Washington) 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 19034? ▼
ZIP code 19034 in Fort Washington, PA has a population of 5,999 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19034? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19034 is $165,354, which is 117% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19034? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19034 is $627,500, which is 126% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19034? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19034 is White at 78.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19034? ▼
ZIP code 19034 has 571 business establishments employing approximately 22,517 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19034? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19034 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (122), Health care and social assistance (77), Finance and insurance (69). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19034? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19034 increased by 11.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 146%. 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 19034? ▼
In ZIP code 19034, 74.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.5% 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 19034? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19034 is 25.8 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 19034? ▼
In ZIP code 19034, approximately 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19034? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19034 is 8.2% 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.