ZIP Code 19038
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Glenside · Montgomery County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 31,595
- Median income
- $117,683
- Median home value
- $413,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 58.9%
- Land area
- 20.5 sq mi
1,543/sq mi
▲ 54% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
▲ 49% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.3
New York
ZIP code 19038 in Glenside, Pennsylvania has a population of 31,595. The median household income is $117,683, which is 54% above the national average. Median home value is $413,100, 49% above the US average. 58.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 19038 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.5 square miles in Glenside, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 31,595 residents, producing a population density of 1,543 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 19038 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19038 sits at $117,683 (51% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $57,698. The poverty rate stands at 4.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $413,100 (82% above the state average) with median rent at $1,425 per month, and 83.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19038 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 58.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 19038 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 19038
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19038.
- Construction
Construction
97 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
93 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
90 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
86 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
72 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 19038, Glenside, 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
31,595
Population
20.5
Area (sq mi)
1,543
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19038?
40.3
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
7.3%
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?
$117,683
Median Household Income
+51% vs state
$57,698
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 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?
11,950
Total Housing Units
11,697
Occupied Units
253
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$413,100
Median Home Value
+82% vs state
$1,425
Median Rent
1951
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
+7.1%
YoY Change (2024)
290
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+190%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19038 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +190% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 197 |
| 2021 | +11.6% | 220 |
| 2022 | +11.3% | 245 |
| 2023 | +10.6% | 271 |
| 2024 | +7.1% | 290 |
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 689 business establishments in ZIP 19038, employing approximately 7,672 people with a combined annual payroll of $363,392,000.
689
Businesses
7,672
Employees
$363.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 97 | 14.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 93 | 13.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 90 | 13.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 86 | 12.5% |
| Retail trade | 72 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 57 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 49 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 40 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 23 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 1.6% |
| Information | 10 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.4% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.4% |
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 19038 vs 19075 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19075 | Oreland, PA | 7,354 | 1.1 mi |
| 19150 | Philadelphia, PA | 23,378 | 2.0 mi |
| 19095 | Wyncote, PA | 7,063 | 1.6 mi |
| 19031 | Flourtown, PA | 4,700 | 2.4 mi |
| 19025 | Dresher, PA | 5,395 | 3.1 mi |
| 19138 | Philadelphia, PA | 32,273 | 3.2 mi |
| 19034 | Fort Washington, PA | 5,999 | 2.8 mi |
| 19119 | Philadelphia, PA | 27,035 | 3.4 mi |
| 19046 | Jenkintown, PA | 17,809 | 3.5 mi |
| 19118 | Philadelphia, PA | 9,808 | 2.9 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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