Plymouth Meeting, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19462
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,658
- 669/sq mi High-density area
- $137,535
- Median income Above-median income area
- $471,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 53.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Plymouth Meeting pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 15%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 669
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19462 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 19462 (Plymouth Meeting, PA) rose +9.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 259.9 in 2023 to 283.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19462 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Plymouth Meeting, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, home to 14,658 residents across 21.9 square miles, a density of 669 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19462 skews affluent, with a median household income of $137,535 (77% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $64,501. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.0% and unemployment is 3.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $471,000 (107% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 74.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,876.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 19462 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 19462
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plymouth Meeting, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19462.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
132 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
97 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
78 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
75 establishments
- Construction
Construction
61 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 19462, Plymouth Meeting, 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
14,658
Population
21.9
Area (sq mi)
669
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19462?
41.6
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
10.4%
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?
$137,535
Median Household Income
+77% vs state ZIP avg
$64,501
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19462 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Plymouth Meeting, 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)
$137,535 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
6,748housing units
6,748
Total Housing Units
6,626
Occupied Units
122
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$471,000
Median Home Value
+107% vs state ZIP avg
$1,876
Median Rent
1966
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
+9.0%
YoY Change (2024)
283
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+183%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19462 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +183% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 198 |
| 2021 | +7.7% | 213 |
| 2022 | +13.8% | 242 |
| 2023 | +7.2% | 260 |
| 2024 | +9.0% | 283 |
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 757 business establishments in ZIP 19462, employing approximately 20,161 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,691,584,000.
757
Businesses
20,161
Employees
$1.7B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 132 | 17.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 97 | 12.8% |
| Retail trade | 78 | 10.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 75 | 9.9% |
| Construction | 61 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 54 | 7.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 48 | 6.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 48 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 37 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 36 | 4.8% |
| Information | 23 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 1.6% |
| Utilities | 7 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 7 | 0.9% |
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 19462 vs 19422 →
ZIP 19462 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19401
Norristown (19401)
41,753 residents
- 19422
Blue Bell (19422)
18,506 residents
- 19428 16,580
Conshohocken (19428)
16,580 residents
- 19462 14,658
Plymouth Meeting (19462)
14,658 residents
- 19444 10,519
Lafayette Hill (19444)
10,519 residents
- 19075 7,354
Oreland (19075)
7,354 residents
- 19034 5,999
Fort Washington (19034)
5,999 residents
- 19405 5,127
Bridgeport (19405)
5,127 residents
- 19031 4,700
Flourtown (19031)
4,700 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19462 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19462 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19035
Gladwyne (19035)
$250,000 median income
- 19437
Gwynedd Valley (19437)
$215,817 median income
- 19034
Fort Washington (19034)
$165,354 median income
- 19422
Blue Bell (19422)
$158,288 median income
- 19444
Lafayette Hill (19444)
$147,418 median income
- 19462
Plymouth Meeting (19462)
$137,535 median income
- 19031
Flourtown (19031)
$134,592 median income
- 19428
Conshohocken (19428)
$122,835 median income
- 19075
Oreland (19075)
$120,813 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19462 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19422 | Blue Bell, PA | 18,506 | 2.9 mi |
| 19428 | Conshohocken, PA | 16,580 | 2.6 mi |
| 19444 | Lafayette Hill, PA | 10,519 | 2.5 mi |
| 19401 | Norristown, PA | 41,753 | 2.7 mi |
| 19405 | Bridgeport, PA | 5,127 | 3.1 mi |
| 19035 | Gladwyne, PA | 3,780 | 4.6 mi |
| 19031 | Flourtown, PA | 4,700 | 3.6 mi |
| 19437 | Gwynedd Valley, PA | 757 | 4.8 mi |
| 19034 | Fort Washington, PA | 5,999 | 4.4 mi |
| 19075 | Oreland, PA | 7,354 | 5.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19462, 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 (14,658 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 19462 in?
ZIP code 19462 (Plymouth Meeting) 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 19462?
ZIP code 19462 in Plymouth Meeting, PA has a population of 14,658 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19462?
The median household income in ZIP 19462 is $137,535, which is 80% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19462?
The median home value in ZIP 19462 is $471,000, which is 69% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19462?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19462 is White at 74.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19462?
ZIP code 19462 has 757 business establishments employing approximately 20,161 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19462?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19462 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (132), Health care and social assistance (97), Retail trade (78). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19462?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19462 increased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 183%. 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 19462?
In ZIP code 19462, 74.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.5% 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 19462?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19462 is 25.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19462?
In ZIP code 19462, approximately 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19462?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19462 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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