ZIP Code 19401
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Norristown · Montgomery County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 41,753
- Median income
- $69,908
- Median home value
- $234,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.4%
- Land area
- 15.6 sq mi
2,675/sq mi
▼ 8% vs US
higher than 46% of US ZIPs
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.7
New York
ZIP code 19401 in Norristown, Pennsylvania has a population of 41,753. The median household income is $69,908, which is 8% below the national average. Median home value is $234,000, 16% below the US average. 27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 19401 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 15.6 square miles in Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 41,753 residents, producing a population density of 2,675 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 19401 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19401 sits at $69,908 (10% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $31,801. The poverty rate stands at 16.9% and the unemployment rate at 7.2%. On housing, the median home value is $234,000 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $1,473 per month, and 45.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19401 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 19401 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 19401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$31,801
Per Capita Income
16.9%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 19401 vs 19405 →
| 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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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