ZIP Code 19422
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Blue Bell · Montgomery County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 18,506
- Median income
- $158,288
- Median home value
- $611,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 73.4%
- Land area
- 32.9 sq mi
563/sq mi
▲ 107% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
▲ 120% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
Median age 43
New York
ZIP code 19422 in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania has a population of 18,506. The median household income is $158,288, which is 107% above the national average. Median home value is $611,900, 120% above the US average. 73.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 19422 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 32.9 square miles in Blue Bell, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 18,506 residents, producing a population density of 563 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 19422 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19422 sits at $158,288 (103% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $82,730. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $611,900 (169% above the state average) with median rent at $2,209 per month, and 77.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19422 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 73.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 19422 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 19422
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19422.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
230 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
148 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
112 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 84
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
84 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 58
Real estate and rental and leasing
58 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 19422, Blue Bell, 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
18,506
Population
32.9
Area (sq mi)
563
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19422?
43.0
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
12.4%
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?
$158,288
Median Household Income
+103% vs state
$82,730
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
30.7 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?
8,228
Total Housing Units
7,981
Occupied Units
247
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$611,900
Median Home Value
+169% vs state
$2,209
Median Rent
1984
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
+3.3%
YoY Change (2024)
256
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+156%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19422 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 182 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 200 |
| 2022 | +13.9% | 228 |
| 2023 | +8.7% | 247 |
| 2024 | +3.3% | 256 |
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 964 business establishments in ZIP 19422, employing approximately 28,120 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,651,351,000.
964
Businesses
28,120
Employees
$2.7B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 230 | 23.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 148 | 15.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 112 | 11.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 84 | 8.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 58 | 6.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 58 | 6.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 50 | 5.2% |
| Construction | 49 | 5.1% |
| Retail trade | 47 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 43 | 4.5% |
| Information | 20 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 14 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 12 | 1.2% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 0.8% |
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 19422 vs 19437 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19437 | Gwynedd Valley, PA | 757 | 2.0 mi |
| 19462 | Plymouth Meeting, PA | 14,658 | 2.9 mi |
| 19477 | Spring House, PA | 146 | 3.0 mi |
| 19436 | Gwynedd, PA | 640 | 3.4 mi |
| 19401 | Norristown, PA | 41,753 | 3.4 mi |
| 19444 | Lafayette Hill, PA | 10,519 | 5.0 mi |
| 19002 | Ambler, PA | 32,412 | 4.0 mi |
| 19034 | Fort Washington, PA | 5,999 | 4.1 mi |
| 19454 | North Wales, PA | 27,870 | 4.9 mi |
| 19428 | Conshohocken, PA | 16,580 | 5.5 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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