PlainZIP

Collegeville, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19426

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

38,831
442/sq mi
$151,748
Median income
$498,700
Median home value
54.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Collegeville pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
442
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19426 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19426 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Collegeville, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with 38,831 residents across 87.9 square miles, a density of 442 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19426 skews affluent, with a median household income of $151,748 (95% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $63,736. Local economic indicators show a 3.6% poverty rate alongside 4.3% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $498,700 (119% above the state average) with median rent at $1,919 per month, and 87.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 19426, plus 6 more within Montgomery County, give a clearer read than the 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 19426

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Collegeville, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19426.

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 19426, Collegeville, 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

38,831

Population

87.9

Area (sq mi)

442

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19426?

41.5

Median Age

54.0%

Male

46.0%

Female

10.3%

Foreign-Born

White 74.2%
African American 10.2%
Asian 9.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

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?

$151,748

Median Household Income

+95% vs state

$63,736

Per Capita Income

3.6%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19426 ranks nationally

Collegeville, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$151,748 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 76.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.5%

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

What does housing look like?

14,433

Total Housing Units

13,968

Occupied Units

465

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.8%
Renter 12.2%

$498,700

Median Home Value

+119% vs state

$1,919

Median Rent

1993

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

+3.7%

YoY Change (2024)

263

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+163%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19426 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 184
2021 +10.6% 203
2022 +14.6% 233
2023 +8.9% 254
2024 +3.7% 263

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 19426, employing approximately 17,285 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,148,156,000.

964

Businesses

17,285

Employees

$2.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 148 15.3%
Health care and social assistance 121 12.6%
Construction 107 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 95 9.8%
Retail trade 84 8.7%
Accommodation and food services 82 8.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 73 7.6%
Finance and insurance 60 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 46 4.8%
Manufacturing 32 3.3%
Wholesale trade 31 3.2%
Educational services 24 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 1.9%
Information 16 1.7%
Transportation and warehousing 15 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 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

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ZIP 19426 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 19426 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 19426 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 19426 ranks #2 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
19474 Skippack, PA 733 2.8 mi
19456 Oaks, PA 737 4.2 mi
19403 Norristown, PA 44,260 4.2 mi
19473 Schwenksville, PA 15,726 5.1 mi
19468 Royersford, PA 25,536 5.2 mi
19453 Mont Clare, PA 1,483 5.0 mi
19438 Harleysville, PA 23,765 5.9 mi
19492 Zieglerville, PA 717 7.1 mi
19406 King Of Prussia, PA 23,441 7.3 mi
19460 Phoenixville, PA 40,154 6.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Montgomery County

19446 standard
Lansdale, PA
Pop: 55,138
19464 standard
Pottstown, PA
Pop: 45,788
19403 standard
Norristown, PA
Pop: 44,260
19401 standard
Norristown, PA
Pop: 41,753
19002 standard
Ambler, PA
Pop: 32,412
19038 standard
Glenside, PA
Pop: 31,595

Related Areas

Montgomery County Collegeville, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19426 in? ▼
ZIP code 19426 (Collegeville) 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 19426? ▼
ZIP code 19426 in Collegeville, PA has a population of 38,831 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19426? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19426 is $151,748, which is 99% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19426? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19426 is $498,700, which is 79% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19426? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19426 is White at 74.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19426? ▼
ZIP code 19426 has 964 business establishments employing approximately 17,285 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19426? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19426 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (148), Health care and social assistance (121), Construction (107). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19426? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19426 increased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. 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 19426? ▼
In ZIP code 19426, 76.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.5% 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 19426? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19426 is 26.3 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 19426? ▼
In ZIP code 19426, approximately 87.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19426? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19426 is 3.6% 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.