ZIP Code 19046
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Jenkintown · Montgomery County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 17,809
- Median income
- $109,818
- Median home value
- $470,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 63.6%
- Land area
- 17.2 sq mi
1,038/sq mi
▲ 44% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
▲ 69% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
Median age 44
New York
ZIP code 19046 in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania has a population of 17,809. The median household income is $109,818, which is 44% above the national average. Median home value is $470,800, 69% above the US average. 63.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 19046 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.2 square miles in Jenkintown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 17,809 residents, producing a population density of 1,038 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 19046 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19046 sits at $109,818 (41% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $70,919. The poverty rate stands at 7.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $470,800 (107% above the state average) with median rent at $1,447 per month, and 67.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19046 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 63.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 19046 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 19046
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19046.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
177 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
160 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
79 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
74 establishments
- Finance and insurance 63
Finance and insurance
63 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 19046, Jenkintown, 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
17,809
Population
17.2
Area (sq mi)
1,038
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19046?
44.0
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
10.1%
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?
$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
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?
8,525
Total Housing Units
7,929
Occupied Units
596
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 19046 vs 19012 →
| 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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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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