Oaks, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19456
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 737
- 693/sq mi High-density area
- $205,500
- Median income Above-median income area
- $758,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 71.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oaks pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 693
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19456 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 19456 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oaks, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, home to just 737 residents across 1.1 square miles, a density of 693 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19456 skews affluent, with a median household income of $205,500 (164% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $167,437. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 0.0% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $758,600 (234% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 90.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 71.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 19456 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 19456
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oaks, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19456.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 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 19456, Oaks, 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
737
Population
1.1
Area (sq mi)
693
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19456?
57.8
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
10.8%
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?
$205,500
Median Household Income
+164% vs state ZIP avg
$167,437
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 19456 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Oaks, 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)
$205,500 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
124housing units
124
Total Housing Units
124
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$758,600
Median Home Value
+234% vs state ZIP avg
1957
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 73 business establishments in ZIP 19456, employing approximately 7,290 people with a combined annual payroll of $879,097,000.
73
Businesses
7,290
Employees
$879.1M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 15.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 9.6% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 6.8% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 6.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 5.5% |
| Educational services | 4 | 5.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 5.5% |
| Construction | 3 | 4.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.1% |
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 19456 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19403
Norristown (19403)
44,260 residents
- 19401
Norristown (19401)
41,753 residents
- 19460
Phoenixville (19460)
40,154 residents
- 19426
Collegeville (19426)
38,831 residents
- 19406
King Of Prussia (19406)
23,441 residents
- 19312 11,539
Berwyn (19312)
11,539 residents
- 19333 6,895
Devon (19333)
6,895 residents
- 19301 6,402
Paoli (19301)
6,402 residents
- 19453 1,483
Mont Clare (19453)
1,483 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19456 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19456 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19456
Oaks (19456)
$205,500 median income
- 19312
Berwyn (19312)
$204,384 median income
- 19333
Devon (19333)
$173,107 median income
- 19301
Paoli (19301)
$167,348 median income
- 19426
Collegeville (19426)
$151,748 median income
- 19460
Phoenixville (19460)
$124,050 median income
- 19406
King Of Prussia (19406)
$116,847 median income
- 19403
Norristown (19403)
$104,071 median income
- 19453 $80,583
Mont Clare (19453)
$80,583 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19456 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19453 | Mont Clare, PA | 1,483 | 2.2 mi |
| 19460 | Phoenixville, PA | 40,154 | 3.7 mi |
| 19426 | Collegeville, PA | 38,831 | 4.2 mi |
| 19403 | Norristown, PA | 44,260 | 4.4 mi |
| 19312 | Berwyn, PA | 11,539 | 7.0 mi |
| 19301 | Paoli, PA | 6,402 | 6.4 mi |
| 19406 | King Of Prussia, PA | 23,441 | 4.9 mi |
| 19442 | Kimberton, PA | 45 | 6.5 mi |
| 19333 | Devon, PA | 6,895 | 6.7 mi |
| 19401 | Norristown, PA | 41,753 | 6.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19456, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 19456 in?
ZIP code 19456 (Oaks) 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 19456?
ZIP code 19456 in Oaks, PA has a population of 737 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19456?
The median household income in ZIP 19456 is $205,500, which is 169% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19456?
The median home value in ZIP 19456 is $758,600, which is 173% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19456?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19456 is White at 80.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19456?
ZIP code 19456 has 73 business establishments employing approximately 7,290 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19456?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19456 are: Wholesale trade (11), Health care and social assistance (9), Accommodation and food services (9). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 19456?
In ZIP code 19456, 74.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 71.9% 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 19456?
In ZIP code 19456, approximately 90.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
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