North Wales, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19454
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,870
- 825/sq mi High-density area
- $118,177
- Median income Above-median income area
- $457,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 56.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
North Wales pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 825
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19454 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 19454 (North Wales, PA) rose +8.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 248.3 in 2023 to 269.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19454 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Wales, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with 27,870 residents across 33.8 square miles, a density of 825 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19454 skews affluent, with a median household income of $118,177 (52% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $61,712. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.6% and unemployment is 3.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $457,900 (101% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 77.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,766.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 19454 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 19454
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Wales, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19454.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
136 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
107 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
88 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
79 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
72 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 19454, North Wales, 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
27,870
Population
33.8
Area (sq mi)
825
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19454?
46.8
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
17.1%
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?
$118,177
Median Household Income
+52% vs state ZIP avg
$61,712
Per Capita Income
4.6%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19454 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
North Wales, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$118,177 Top 8% higher than 92% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,290housing units
11,290
Total Housing Units
11,031
Occupied Units
259
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$457,900
Median Home Value
+101% vs state ZIP avg
$1,766
Median Rent
1985
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
+8.4%
YoY Change (2024)
269
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+169%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19454 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +169% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 184 |
| 2021 | +8.7% | 200 |
| 2022 | +14.3% | 229 |
| 2023 | +8.3% | 248 |
| 2024 | +8.4% | 269 |
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 783 business establishments in ZIP 19454, employing approximately 22,257 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,971,809,000.
783
Businesses
22,257
Employees
$3.0B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 136 | 17.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 107 | 13.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 88 | 11.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 79 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 72 | 9.2% |
| Construction | 60 | 7.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 58 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 42 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 36 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 15 | 1.9% |
| Information | 10 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 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 19454 vs 18936 →
ZIP 19454 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19446
Lansdale (19446)
55,138 residents
- 19002
Ambler (19002)
32,412 residents
- 19454
North Wales (19454)
27,870 residents
- 18914 21,063
Chalfont (18914)
21,063 residents
- 19422 18,506
Blue Bell (19422)
18,506 residents
- 18915 1,063
Colmar (18915)
1,063 residents
- 19437 757
Gwynedd Valley (19437)
757 residents
- 19436 640
Gwynedd (19436)
640 residents
- 18932 388
Line Lexington (18932)
388 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19454 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19454 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18936
Montgomeryville (18936)
$250,000 median income
- 19437
Gwynedd Valley (19437)
$215,817 median income
- 19422
Blue Bell (19422)
$158,288 median income
- 18914
Chalfont (18914)
$148,824 median income
- 19002
Ambler (19002)
$143,600 median income
- 18915
Colmar (18915)
$141,696 median income
- 19454
North Wales (19454)
$118,177 median income
- 19446
Lansdale (19446)
$106,310 median income
- 19436 $77,159
Gwynedd (19436)
$77,159 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19454 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18936 | Montgomeryville, PA | 4 | 0.6 mi |
| 19436 | Gwynedd, PA | 640 | 1.5 mi |
| 19477 | Spring House, PA | 146 | 2.8 mi |
| 19437 | Gwynedd Valley, PA | 757 | 3.0 mi |
| 18915 | Colmar, PA | 1,063 | 3.4 mi |
| 19446 | Lansdale, PA | 55,138 | 3.2 mi |
| 19002 | Ambler, PA | 32,412 | 3.3 mi |
| 18932 | Line Lexington, PA | 388 | 4.9 mi |
| 18914 | Chalfont, PA | 21,063 | 4.9 mi |
| 19422 | Blue Bell, PA | 18,506 | 4.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19454, 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 (27,870 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 19454 in?
ZIP code 19454 (North Wales) 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 19454?
ZIP code 19454 in North Wales, PA has a population of 27,870 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19454?
The median household income in ZIP 19454 is $118,177, which is 55% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19454?
The median home value in ZIP 19454 is $457,900, which is 65% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19454?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19454 is White at 70.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19454?
ZIP code 19454 has 783 business establishments employing approximately 22,257 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19454?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19454 are: Retail trade (136), Professional, scientific, and technical services (107), Health care and social assistance (88). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19454?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19454 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 169%. 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 19454?
In ZIP code 19454, 76.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.4% 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 19454?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19454 is 28.8 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 19454?
In ZIP code 19454, approximately 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19454?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19454 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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