ZIP Code 19034
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Fort Washington · Montgomery County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 5,999
- Median income
- $165,354
- Median home value
- $627,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 61.5%
- Land area
- 16.2 sq mi
371/sq mi
▲ 117% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
▲ 126% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.5
New York
ZIP code 19034 in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania has a population of 5,999. The median household income is $165,354, which is 117% above the national average. Median home value is $627,500, 126% above the US average. 61.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 19034 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.2 square miles in Fort Washington, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 5,999 residents, producing a population density of 371 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 19034 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19034 sits at $165,354 (112% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $69,444. The poverty rate stands at 8.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $627,500 (176% above the state average) with median rent at $1,673 per month, and 76.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19034 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 61.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 19034 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 19034
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19034.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
122 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
77 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
69 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
52 establishments
- Construction 37
Construction
37 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 19034, Fort Washington, 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
5,999
Population
16.2
Area (sq mi)
371
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19034?
42.5
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
12.0%
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?
$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
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?
2,727
Total Housing Units
2,639
Occupied Units
88
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 19034 vs 19031 →
| 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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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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