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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
$137,535
Median income
$471,000
Median home value
53.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $64,501. Local economic indicators show a 4.0% poverty rate alongside 3.2% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $471,000 (107% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,876 monthly, and 74.3% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 19462 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Montgomery County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 19462?

41.6

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

10.4%

Foreign-Born

White 74.2%
African American 8.5%
Asian 6.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

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

$64,501

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19462 ranks nationally

Plymouth Meeting, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$137,535 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 74.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.5%

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

What does housing look like?

6,748

Total Housing Units

6,626

Occupied Units

122

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.3%
Renter 25.7%

$471,000

Median Home Value

+107% vs state

$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

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ZIP 19462 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 19462 ranks #4 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 19462 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 19462 ranks #6 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
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

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Pop: 41,753
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Pop: 38,831
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Related Areas

Montgomery County Plymouth Meeting, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.