PlainZIP

Merion Station, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19066

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

5,864
1,659/sq mi
$250,001
Median income
$879,700
Median home value
83.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Merion Station pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
1,659
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19066 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19066 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Merion Station, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, home to 5,864 residents across 3.5 square miles, a density of 1,659 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19066 skews affluent, with a median household income of $250,001 (221% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $102,205. The poverty rate stands at 5.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. The typical home here is valued at $879,700 (287% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,206 monthly, and 88.2% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 83.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 19066, 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 19066

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Merion Station, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19066.

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 19066, Merion Station, 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

5,864

Population

3.5

Area (sq mi)

1,659

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19066?

41.7

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

11.8%

Foreign-Born

White 79.4%
African American 2.9%
Asian 9.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$250,001

Median Household Income

+221% vs state

$102,205

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19066 ranks nationally

Merion Station, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$250,001 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 88.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 83.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,831

Total Housing Units

1,782

Occupied Units

49

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.2%
Renter 11.8%

$879,700

Median Home Value

+287% vs state

$2,206

Median Rent

1938

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

+11.8%

YoY Change (2024)

294

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+194%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19066 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +194% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.7% 203
2021 +8.8% 221
2022 +10.9% 245
2023 +7.0% 263
2024 +11.8% 294

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 114 business establishments in ZIP 19066, employing approximately 1,484 people with a combined annual payroll of $62,835,000.

114

Businesses

1,484

Employees

$62.8M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 25.4%
Other services (except public administration) 18 15.8%
Health care and social assistance 11 9.7%
Accommodation and food services 9 7.9%
Retail trade 7 6.1%
Finance and insurance 7 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 5.3%
Educational services 6 5.3%
Construction 5 4.4%
Wholesale trade 3 2.6%

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 19066 vs 19096 →

ZIP 19066 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 19066 ranks #0 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 19066 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 19066 ranks the highest 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
19096 Wynnewood, PA 13,572 1.4 mi
19004 Bala Cynwyd, PA 9,416 1.3 mi
19072 Narberth, PA 9,539 1.6 mi
19151 Philadelphia, PA 29,883 1.9 mi
19131 Philadelphia, PA 43,172 1.9 mi
19127 Philadelphia, PA 5,913 2.1 mi
19003 Ardmore, PA 12,519 2.6 mi
19139 Philadelphia, PA 41,271 3.0 mi
19082 Upper Darby, PA 40,997 3.1 mi
19128 Philadelphia, PA 35,239 3.4 mi

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Related Areas

Montgomery County Merion Station, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19066 in? ▼
ZIP code 19066 (Merion Station) 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 19066? ▼
ZIP code 19066 in Merion Station, PA has a population of 5,864 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19066? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19066 is $250,001, which is 228% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19066? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19066 is $879,700, which is 216% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19066? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19066 is White at 79.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19066? ▼
ZIP code 19066 has 114 business establishments employing approximately 1,484 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19066? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19066 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (29), Other services (except public administration) (18), Health care and social assistance (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19066? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19066 increased by 11.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 194%. 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 19066? ▼
In ZIP code 19066, 88.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 83.0% 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 19066? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19066 is 26.2 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 19066? ▼
In ZIP code 19066, approximately 88.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19066? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19066 is 5.3% 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.