Norristown, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19403
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 44,260
- 720/sq mi High-density area
- $104,071
- Median income Above-median income area
- $375,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 51.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Norristown pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 720
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19403 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 19403 (Norristown, PA) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 249.9 in 2023 to 266.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19403 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with 44,260 residents across 61.5 square miles, a density of 720 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19403 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,071 (34% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,203. The poverty rate is 4.6%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $375,100 (65% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 73.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,709.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 19403 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 19403
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norristown, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19403.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
131 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
122 establishments
- Construction
Construction
119 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
118 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
109 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 19403, 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
44,260
Population
61.5
Area (sq mi)
720
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19403?
45.3
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
11.8%
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?
$104,071
Median Household Income
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$58,203
Per Capita Income
4.6%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19403 ranks nationally
Norristown, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$104,071 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
19,744housing units
19,744
Total Housing Units
18,988
Occupied Units
756
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$375,100
Median Home Value
+65% vs state ZIP avg
$1,709
Median Rent
1978
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
+6.5%
YoY Change (2024)
266
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+166%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19403 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 179 |
| 2021 | +10.7% | 199 |
| 2022 | +16.6% | 232 |
| 2023 | +7.9% | 250 |
| 2024 | +6.5% | 266 |
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 1,093 business establishments in ZIP 19403, employing approximately 23,458 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,754,615,000.
1,093
Businesses
23,458
Employees
$1.8B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 131 | 12.0% |
| Retail trade | 122 | 11.2% |
| Construction | 119 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 118 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 109 | 10.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 94 | 8.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 90 | 8.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 81 | 7.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 54 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 41 | 3.8% |
| Information | 40 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 32 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.6% |
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 19403 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
- 19426
Collegeville (19426)
38,831 residents
- 19087
Wayne (19087)
32,225 residents
- 19406
King Of Prussia (19406)
23,441 residents
- 19422
Blue Bell (19422)
18,506 residents
- 19462 14,658
Plymouth Meeting (19462)
14,658 residents
- 19405 5,127
Bridgeport (19405)
5,127 residents
- 19453 1,483
Mont Clare (19453)
1,483 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19403 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19403 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19456
Oaks (19456)
$205,500 median income
- 19087
Wayne (19087)
$171,179 median income
- 19422
Blue Bell (19422)
$158,288 median income
- 19426
Collegeville (19426)
$151,748 median income
- 19462
Plymouth Meeting (19462)
$137,535 median income
- 19406
King Of Prussia (19406)
$116,847 median income
- 19403
Norristown (19403)
$104,071 median income
- 19405
Bridgeport (19405)
$83,859 median income
- 19453 $80,583
Mont Clare (19453)
$80,583 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19403 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19406 | King Of Prussia, PA | 23,441 | 3.8 mi |
| 19401 | Norristown, PA | 41,753 | 2.9 mi |
| 19405 | Bridgeport, PA | 5,127 | 3.8 mi |
| 19456 | Oaks, PA | 737 | 4.4 mi |
| 19474 | Skippack, PA | 733 | 5.3 mi |
| 19426 | Collegeville, PA | 38,831 | 4.2 mi |
| 19087 | Wayne, PA | 32,225 | 6.2 mi |
| 19422 | Blue Bell, PA | 18,506 | 5.4 mi |
| 19462 | Plymouth Meeting, PA | 14,658 | 5.6 mi |
| 19453 | Mont Clare, PA | 1,483 | 6.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19403, 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 (44,260 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 19403 in?
ZIP code 19403 (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 19403?
ZIP code 19403 in Norristown, PA has a population of 44,260 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19403?
The median household income in ZIP 19403 is $104,071, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19403?
The median home value in ZIP 19403 is $375,100, which is 35% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19403?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19403 is White at 75.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19403?
ZIP code 19403 has 1,093 business establishments employing approximately 23,458 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19403?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19403 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (131), Retail trade (122), Construction (119). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19403?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19403 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. 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 19403?
In ZIP code 19403, 75.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.0% 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 19403?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19403 is 27.5 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 19403?
In ZIP code 19403, approximately 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19403?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19403 is 4.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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