PlainZIP

Norristown, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19401

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

41,753
2,675/sq mi
$69,908
Median income
$234,000
Median home value
27.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Norristown pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
2,675
people per sq mi
45%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19401 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19401 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with 41,753 residents across 15.6 square miles, a density of 2,675 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19401 reports a modest median household income of $69,908 (10% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $31,801. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.2%. Median home value sits at $234,000 (3% above the state average), median rent at $1,473 a month, and owner-occupancy at 45.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 19401 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 19401

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norristown, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19401.

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 19401, Norristown, 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

41,753

Population

15.6

Area (sq mi)

2,675

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19401?

35.7

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

17.7%

Foreign-Born

White 34.8%
African American 29.4%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.7%

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?

$69,908

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$31,801

Per Capita Income

16.9%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19401 ranks nationally

Norristown, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,908 46th percentile higher than 46% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.4%

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

What does housing look like?

17,740

Total Housing Units

16,222

Occupied Units

1,518

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.2%
Renter 54.8%

$234,000

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$1,473

Median Rent

1960

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

+12.8%

YoY Change (2024)

273

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+173%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19401 have increased 12.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.8% 172
2021 +12.3% 194
2022 +15.2% 223
2023 +8.3% 242
2024 +12.8% 273

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 921 business establishments in ZIP 19401, employing approximately 11,602 people with a combined annual payroll of $647,624,000.

921

Businesses

11,602

Employees

$647.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 154 16.7%
Retail trade 131 14.2%
Construction 100 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 99 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 97 10.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 89 9.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 57 6.2%
Wholesale trade 43 4.7%
Finance and insurance 37 4.0%
Manufacturing 26 2.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 1.9%
Information 15 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 13 1.4%
Educational services 12 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.3%

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 19401 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 19401 ranks #2 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 19401 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 19401 ranks #null 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
19405 Bridgeport, PA 5,127 1.9 mi
19462 Plymouth Meeting, PA 14,658 2.7 mi
19403 Norristown, PA 44,260 2.9 mi
19428 Conshohocken, PA 16,580 3.8 mi
19422 Blue Bell, PA 18,506 3.4 mi
19406 King Of Prussia, PA 23,441 3.7 mi
19010 Bryn Mawr, PA 21,103 7.4 mi
19085 Villanova, PA 8,932 6.5 mi
19444 Lafayette Hill, PA 10,519 5.1 mi
19437 Gwynedd Valley, PA 757 5.3 mi

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Pop: 55,138
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Pop: 45,788
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Norristown, PA
Pop: 44,260
19426 standard
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Pop: 38,831
19002 standard
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Pop: 32,412
19038 standard
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Pop: 31,595

Related Areas

Montgomery County Norristown, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19401 in? ▼
ZIP code 19401 (Norristown) 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 19401? ▼
ZIP code 19401 in Norristown, PA has a population of 41,753 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19401? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19401 is $69,908, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19401? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19401 is $234,000, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19401? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19401 is White at 34.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19401? ▼
ZIP code 19401 has 921 business establishments employing approximately 11,602 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19401? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19401 are: Health care and social assistance (154), Retail trade (131), Construction (100). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19401? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19401 increased by 12.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. 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 19401? ▼
In ZIP code 19401, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% 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 19401? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19401 is 27.1 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 19401? ▼
In ZIP code 19401, approximately 45.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19401? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19401 is 16.9% 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.