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Narberth, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19072

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

9,539
1,148/sq mi
$172,550
Median income
$819,700
Median home value
82.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
1,148
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19072 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19072 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Narberth, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, home to 9,539 residents across 8.3 square miles, a density of 1,148 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19072 skews affluent, with a median household income of $172,550 (122% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $111,872. Local economic indicators show a 2.4% poverty rate alongside 3.1% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $819,700 (261% above the state average) with median rent at $1,896 per month, and 71.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 82.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 19072 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Montgomery County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 19072

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Narberth, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19072.

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 19072, Narberth, 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

9,539

Population

8.3

Area (sq mi)

1,148

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19072?

43.9

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

9.6%

Foreign-Born

White 79.0%
African American 5.1%
Asian 7.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$172,550

Median Household Income

+122% vs state

$111,872

Per Capita Income

2.4%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19072 ranks nationally

Narberth, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$172,550 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 89.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 82.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,406

Total Housing Units

4,203

Occupied Units

203

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.0%
Renter 29.0%

$819,700

Median Home Value

+261% vs state

$1,896

Median Rent

1945

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

+3.6%

YoY Change (2024)

277

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+177%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19072 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.2% 192
2021 +5.5% 203
2022 +12.7% 228
2023 +17.1% 267
2024 +3.6% 277

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 337 business establishments in ZIP 19072, employing approximately 2,319 people with a combined annual payroll of $149,574,000.

337

Businesses

2,319

Employees

$149.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 71 21.1%
Health care and social assistance 58 17.2%
Retail trade 36 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 34 10.1%
Finance and insurance 23 6.8%
Accommodation and food services 21 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 5.9%
Construction 14 4.2%
Information 13 3.9%
Wholesale trade 12 3.6%
Educational services 11 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.8%
Manufacturing 3 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.9%

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 19072 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 19072 ranks #7 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 19072 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 19072 ranks #4 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
19066 Merion Station, PA 5,864 1.6 mi
19127 Philadelphia, PA 5,913 1.6 mi
19004 Bala Cynwyd, PA 9,416 1.6 mi
19096 Wynnewood, PA 13,572 2.0 mi
19035 Gladwyne, PA 3,780 2.1 mi
19151 Philadelphia, PA 29,883 3.4 mi
19128 Philadelphia, PA 35,239 2.3 mi
19003 Ardmore, PA 12,519 2.7 mi
19444 Lafayette Hill, PA 10,519 4.4 mi
19010 Bryn Mawr, PA 21,103 3.8 mi

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Related Areas

Montgomery County Narberth, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19072 in? ▼
ZIP code 19072 (Narberth) 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 19072? ▼
ZIP code 19072 in Narberth, PA has a population of 9,539 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19072? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19072 is $172,550, which is 126% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19072? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19072 is $819,700, which is 195% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19072? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19072 is White at 79.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19072? ▼
ZIP code 19072 has 337 business establishments employing approximately 2,319 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19072? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19072 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (71), Health care and social assistance (58), Retail trade (36). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19072? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19072 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 177%. 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 19072? ▼
In ZIP code 19072, 89.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 82.3% 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 19072? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19072 is 27.9 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 19072? ▼
In ZIP code 19072, approximately 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19072? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19072 is 2.4% 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.