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Hatboro, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19040

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

20,536
1,339/sq mi
$114,293
Median income
$384,900
Median home value
39.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hatboro pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
1,339
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19040 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19040 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hatboro, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with 20,536 residents across 15.3 square miles, a density of 1,339 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19040 skews affluent, with a median household income of $114,293 (47% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $51,919. Poverty here runs at 4.5%, with unemployment measured at 4.0%. Housing costs here run $384,900 for a typical home value (69% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,710 a month; 71.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, 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 19040 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 19040

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hatboro, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19040.

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 19040, Hatboro, 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

20,536

Population

15.3

Area (sq mi)

1,339

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19040?

40.1

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

8.2%

Foreign-Born

White 84.4%
African American 3.9%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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?

$114,293

Median Household Income

+47% vs state

$51,919

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

27.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19040 ranks nationally

Hatboro, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$114,293 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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 65.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.5%

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

What does housing look like?

8,381

Total Housing Units

7,977

Occupied Units

404

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.8%
Renter 28.2%

$384,900

Median Home Value

+69% vs state

$1,710

Median Rent

1958

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

+1.0%

YoY Change (2024)

258

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+158%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19040 have increased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 192
2021 +10.1% 212
2022 +9.0% 231
2023 +10.5% 255
2024 +1.0% 258

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 505 business establishments in ZIP 19040, employing approximately 4,982 people with a combined annual payroll of $370,124,000.

505

Businesses

4,982

Employees

$370.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 81 16.0%
Construction 72 14.3%
Health care and social assistance 59 11.7%
Retail trade 54 10.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 7.3%
Accommodation and food services 37 7.3%
Manufacturing 31 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 5.3%
Wholesale trade 25 5.0%
Finance and insurance 18 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 15 3.0%
Information 12 2.4%
Educational services 11 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.6%

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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ZIP 19040 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 19040 ranks #3 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 19040 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 19040 ranks #6 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
19090 Willow Grove, PA 18,832 1.8 mi
19044 Horsham, PA 15,853 2.6 mi
19001 Abington, PA 17,020 3.7 mi
18974 Warminster, PA 40,953 3.2 mi
19046 Jenkintown, PA 17,809 5.2 mi
19009 Bryn Athyn, PA 864 3.5 mi
19025 Dresher, PA 5,395 3.6 mi
19006 Huntingdon Valley, PA 21,423 3.8 mi
18929 Jamison, PA 9,306 5.6 mi
18976 Warrington, PA 19,795 5.3 mi

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Related Areas

Montgomery County Hatboro, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19040 in? ▼
ZIP code 19040 (Hatboro) 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 19040? ▼
ZIP code 19040 in Hatboro, PA has a population of 20,536 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19040? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19040 is $114,293, which is 50% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19040? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19040 is $384,900, which is 38% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19040? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19040 is White at 84.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19040? ▼
ZIP code 19040 has 505 business establishments employing approximately 4,982 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19040? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19040 are: Other services (except public administration) (81), Construction (72), Health care and social assistance (59). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19040? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19040 increased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. 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 19040? ▼
In ZIP code 19040, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.5% 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 19040? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19040 is 27.7 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 19040? ▼
In ZIP code 19040, approximately 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19040? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19040 is 4.5% 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.