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Jenkintown, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19046

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

17,809
1,038/sq mi
$109,818
Median income
$470,800
Median home value
63.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
1,038
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19046 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19046 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jenkintown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, home to 17,809 residents across 17.2 square miles, a density of 1,038 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19046 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,818 (41% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $70,919. Poverty here runs at 7.1%, with unemployment measured at 5.9%. The typical home here is valued at $470,800 (107% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,447 monthly, and 67.3% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 63.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 19046, plus 6 more within Montgomery County, give a clearer read than the 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 19046

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jenkintown, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19046.

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 19046, Jenkintown, 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

17,809

Population

17.2

Area (sq mi)

1,038

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19046?

44.0

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

10.1%

Foreign-Born

White 81.5%
African American 5.4%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$109,818

Median Household Income

+41% vs state

$70,919

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

30.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19046 ranks nationally

Jenkintown, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$109,818 Top 13% higher than 87% 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 81.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.6%

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

What does housing look like?

8,525

Total Housing Units

7,929

Occupied Units

596

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.3%
Renter 32.7%

$470,800

Median Home Value

+107% vs state

$1,447

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

+4.3%

YoY Change (2024)

247

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+147%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19046 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 178
2021 +10.9% 197
2022 +11.1% 219
2023 +7.9% 236
2024 +4.3% 247

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 822 business establishments in ZIP 19046, employing approximately 16,617 people with a combined annual payroll of $882,044,000.

822

Businesses

16,617

Employees

$882.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 177 21.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 160 19.5%
Other services (except public administration) 79 9.6%
Retail trade 74 9.0%
Finance and insurance 63 7.7%
Construction 61 7.4%
Accommodation and food services 51 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 40 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 38 4.6%
Wholesale trade 22 2.7%
Educational services 17 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.5%
Manufacturing 10 1.2%
Information 7 0.8%
Transportation and warehousing 4 0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.5%

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 19046 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 19046 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 19046 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 19046 ranks #5 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
19012 Cheltenham, PA 6,670 2.9 mi
19001 Abington, PA 17,020 2.0 mi
19027 Elkins Park, PA 19,067 2.2 mi
19095 Wyncote, PA 7,063 2.6 mi
19111 Philadelphia, PA 63,090 3.1 mi
19038 Glenside, PA 31,595 3.5 mi
19115 Philadelphia, PA 33,207 3.2 mi
19006 Huntingdon Valley, PA 21,423 3.2 mi
19040 Hatboro, PA 20,536 5.2 mi
19090 Willow Grove, PA 18,832 4.0 mi

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Related Areas

Montgomery County Jenkintown, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19046 in? ▼
ZIP code 19046 (Jenkintown) 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 19046? ▼
ZIP code 19046 in Jenkintown, PA has a population of 17,809 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19046? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19046 is $109,818, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19046? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19046 is $470,800, which is 69% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19046? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19046 is White at 81.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19046? ▼
ZIP code 19046 has 822 business establishments employing approximately 16,617 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19046? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19046 are: Health care and social assistance (177), Professional, scientific, and technical services (160), Other services (except public administration) (79). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19046? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19046 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. 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 19046? ▼
In ZIP code 19046, 81.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.6% 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 19046? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19046 is 30.3 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 19046? ▼
In ZIP code 19046, approximately 67.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19046? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19046 is 7.1% 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.