PlainZIP

Mont Clare, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19453

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

1,483
869/sq mi
$80,583
Median income
$270,600
Median home value
43.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mont Clare pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
869
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19453 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19453 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mont Clare, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, home to just 1,483 residents across 1.7 square miles, a density of 869 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19453 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,583 (3% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $42,639. The poverty rate stands at 8.2% and the unemployment rate at 10.4%. Median home value sits at $270,600 (19% above the state average), median rent at $2,186 a month, and owner-occupancy at 61.1%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Montgomery County, letting you compare 19453 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 19453, Mont Clare, 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

1,483

Population

1.7

Area (sq mi)

869

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19453?

43.5

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

20.9%

Foreign-Born

White 92.5%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$80,583

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$42,639

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

10.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 19453 ranks nationally

Mont Clare, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,583 Top 37% higher than 63% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 73.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.4%

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

What does housing look like?

638

Total Housing Units

601

Occupied Units

37

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.1%
Renter 38.9%

$270,600

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$2,186

Median Rent

1958

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

+16.7%

YoY Change (2024)

327

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+227%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19453 have increased 16.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +227% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 – 221
2020 +1.7% 225
2021 +18.3% 266
2022 +16.7% 311
2024 – 327

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 17 business establishments in ZIP 19453, employing approximately 162 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,001,000.

17

Businesses

162

Employees

$8.0M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 5 29.4%
Construction 4 23.5%

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 19453 vs 19460 →

ZIP 19453 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 19453 ranks #9 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 19453 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 19453 ranks #null 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
19460 Phoenixville, PA 40,154 1.7 mi
19456 Oaks, PA 737 2.2 mi
19442 Kimberton, PA 45 4.4 mi
19468 Royersford, PA 25,536 5.0 mi
19426 Collegeville, PA 38,831 5.0 mi
19301 Paoli, PA 6,402 6.9 mi
19355 Malvern, PA 24,760 6.6 mi
19475 Spring City, PA 11,283 5.7 mi
19403 Norristown, PA 44,260 6.5 mi
19473 Schwenksville, PA 15,726 8.4 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
19426 standard
Collegeville, PA
Pop: 38,831
19002 standard
Ambler, PA
Pop: 32,412

Related Areas

Montgomery County Mont Clare, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19453 in? ▼
ZIP code 19453 (Mont Clare) 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 19453? ▼
ZIP code 19453 in Mont Clare, PA has a population of 1,483 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19453? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19453 is $80,583, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19453? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19453 is $270,600, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19453? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19453 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19453? ▼
ZIP code 19453 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 162 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19453? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19453 increased by 16.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 227%. 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 19453? ▼
In ZIP code 19453, 73.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19453? ▼
In ZIP code 19453, approximately 61.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19453? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19453 is 8.2% 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.