PlainZIP

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
$104,071
Median income
$375,100
Median home value
51.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $58,203. Poverty here runs at 4.6%, with unemployment measured at 4.9%. Median home value sits at $375,100 (65% above the state average), median rent at $1,709 a month, and owner-occupancy at 73.6%.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 19403 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 19403

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norristown, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19403.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 19403?

45.3

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

11.8%

Foreign-Born

White 75.9%
African American 7.4%
Asian 9.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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?

$104,071

Median Household Income

+34% vs state

$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

$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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 75.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.0%

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

What does housing look like?

19,744

Total Housing Units

18,988

Occupied Units

756

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.6%
Renter 26.4%

$375,100

Median Home Value

+65% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19403 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 19403 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 19403 ranks #7 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
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

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Pop: 55,138
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Pop: 45,788
19401 standard
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Pop: 41,753
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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.