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Willow Grove, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19090

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

18,832
1,353/sq mi
$99,928
Median income
$369,100
Median home value
44.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
1,353
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19090 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19090 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Willow Grove, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, home to 18,832 residents across 13.9 square miles, a density of 1,353 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19090 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,928 (28% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $50,159. Local economic indicators show a 5.1% poverty rate alongside 4.6% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $369,100 (62% above the state average) with median rent at $1,733 per month, and 65.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Montgomery County, letting you compare 19090 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 19090

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Willow Grove, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19090.

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 19090, Willow Grove, 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

18,832

Population

13.9

Area (sq mi)

1,353

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19090?

35.5

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 72.5%
African American 10.4%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

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?

$99,928

Median Household Income

+28% vs state

$50,159

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19090 ranks nationally

Willow Grove, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,928 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 69.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.4%

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

What does housing look like?

8,067

Total Housing Units

7,547

Occupied Units

520

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.5%
Renter 34.5%

$369,100

Median Home Value

+62% vs state

$1,733

Median Rent

1961

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

+10.7%

YoY Change (2024)

292

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+192%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19090 have increased 10.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +192% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 198
2021 +10.3% 218
2022 +14.1% 249
2023 +6.3% 264
2024 +10.7% 292

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 767 business establishments in ZIP 19090, employing approximately 12,571 people with a combined annual payroll of $684,085,000.

767

Businesses

12,571

Employees

$684.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 169 22.0%
Health care and social assistance 95 12.4%
Accommodation and food services 80 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 74 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 65 8.5%
Construction 64 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 52 6.8%
Manufacturing 36 4.7%
Finance and insurance 35 4.6%
Wholesale trade 23 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 2.5%
Information 16 2.1%
Educational services 12 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 11 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.8%

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 19090 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 19090 ranks #4 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 19090 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 19090 ranks #9 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
19001 Abington, PA 17,020 2.1 mi
19040 Hatboro, PA 20,536 1.8 mi
19025 Dresher, PA 5,395 2.0 mi
19044 Horsham, PA 15,853 2.4 mi
19046 Jenkintown, PA 17,809 4.0 mi
19009 Bryn Athyn, PA 864 3.6 mi
19027 Elkins Park, PA 19,067 5.8 mi
19006 Huntingdon Valley, PA 21,423 3.8 mi
19095 Wyncote, PA 7,063 5.1 mi
19034 Fort Washington, PA 5,999 4.4 mi

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Pop: 55,138
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Pop: 45,788
19403 standard
Norristown, PA
Pop: 44,260
19401 standard
Norristown, PA
Pop: 41,753
19426 standard
Collegeville, PA
Pop: 38,831
19002 standard
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Pop: 32,412

Related Areas

Montgomery County Willow Grove, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19090 in? ▼
ZIP code 19090 (Willow Grove) 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 19090? ▼
ZIP code 19090 in Willow Grove, PA has a population of 18,832 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19090? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19090 is $99,928, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19090? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19090 is $369,100, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19090? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19090 is White at 72.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19090? ▼
ZIP code 19090 has 767 business establishments employing approximately 12,571 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19090? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19090 are: Retail trade (169), Health care and social assistance (95), Accommodation and food services (80). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19090? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19090 increased by 10.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 192%. 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 19090? ▼
In ZIP code 19090, 69.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.4% 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 19090? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19090 is 28.5 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 19090? ▼
In ZIP code 19090, approximately 65.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19090? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19090 is 5.1% 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.