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 High-density area
- $69,908
- Median income Near-median income area
- $234,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 19401 (Norristown, PA) rose +12.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 241.6 in 2023 to 272.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,801. The poverty rate is 16.9%, with unemployment at 7.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $234,000 (3% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,473; 45.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 19401 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 19401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norristown, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19401.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
154 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
131 establishments
- Construction
Construction
100 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
99 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
97 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 19401?
35.7
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
17.7%
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?
$69,908
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
17,740housing units
17,740
Total Housing Units
16,222
Occupied Units
1,518
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$234,000
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 19403
Norristown (19403)
44,260 residents
- 19401
Norristown (19401)
41,753 residents
- 19406
King Of Prussia (19406)
23,441 residents
- 19010
Bryn Mawr (19010)
21,103 residents
- 19422
Blue Bell (19422)
18,506 residents
- 19428 16,580
Conshohocken (19428)
16,580 residents
- 19462 14,658
Plymouth Meeting (19462)
14,658 residents
- 19444 10,519
Lafayette Hill (19444)
10,519 residents
- 19085 8,932
Villanova (19085)
8,932 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19401 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19401 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19085
Villanova (19085)
$250,000 median income
- 19437
Gwynedd Valley (19437)
$215,817 median income
- 19422
Blue Bell (19422)
$158,288 median income
- 19444
Lafayette Hill (19444)
$147,418 median income
- 19010
Bryn Mawr (19010)
$144,471 median income
- 19462
Plymouth Meeting (19462)
$137,535 median income
- 19428
Conshohocken (19428)
$122,835 median income
- 19406
King Of Prussia (19406)
$116,847 median income
- 19403
Norristown (19403)
$104,071 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19401, 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 (41,753 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 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.
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