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 High-density area
- $109,818
- Median income Above-median income area
- $470,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 63.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 19046 (Jenkintown, PA) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 236.4 in 2023 to 246.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $70,919. The poverty rate is 7.1%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $470,800 (107% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 67.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,447.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 19046 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$70,919
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
30.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19046 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Jenkintown, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$109,818 Top 11% higher than 89% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,525housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 19111
Philadelphia (19111)
63,090 residents
- 19115
Philadelphia (19115)
33,207 residents
- 19038
Glenside (19038)
31,595 residents
- 19006 21,423
Huntingdon Valley (19006)
21,423 residents
- 19040 20,536
Hatboro (19040)
20,536 residents
- 19027 19,067
Elkins Park (19027)
19,067 residents
- 19090 18,832
Willow Grove (19090)
18,832 residents
- 19046 17,809
Jenkintown (19046)
17,809 residents
- 19001 17,020
Abington (19001)
17,020 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19046 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19046 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19006
Huntingdon Valley (19006)
$128,295 median income
- 19012
Cheltenham (19012)
$125,625 median income
- 19038
Glenside (19038)
$117,683 median income
- 19040
Hatboro (19040)
$114,293 median income
- 19046
Jenkintown (19046)
$109,818 median income
- 19001
Abington (19001)
$108,042 median income
- 19027
Elkins Park (19027)
$106,066 median income
- 19090
Willow Grove (19090)
$99,928 median income
- 19095
Wyncote (19095)
$97,727 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19046, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (17,809 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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