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Pottstown, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19464

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

45,788
698/sq mi
$79,787
Median income
$264,400
Median home value
28.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
698
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19464 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19464 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with 45,788 residents across 65.6 square miles, a density of 698 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19464 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,787 (2% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $39,084. Local economic indicators show a 13.1% poverty rate alongside 5.2% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $264,400 (16% above the state average) with median rent at $1,320 per month, and 67.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 19464, plus 6 more within Montgomery County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 19464

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pottstown, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19464.

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 19464, Pottstown, 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

45,788

Population

65.6

Area (sq mi)

698

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19464?

38.7

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

6.0%

Foreign-Born

White 70.5%
African American 14.9%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%

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?

$79,787

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$39,084

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

28.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19464 ranks nationally

Pottstown, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,787 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 64.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.5%

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

What does housing look like?

20,238

Total Housing Units

18,935

Occupied Units

1,303

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.1%
Renter 32.9%

$264,400

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$1,320

Median Rent

1961

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

+7.2%

YoY Change (2024)

264

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+164%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19464 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.8% 165
2021 +13.9% 188
2022 +17.0% 220
2023 +11.9% 246
2024 +7.2% 264

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 1,249 business establishments in ZIP 19464, employing approximately 18,780 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,004,703,000.

1,249

Businesses

18,780

Employees

$1.0B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 246 19.7%
Health care and social assistance 148 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 147 11.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 107 8.6%
Construction 103 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 103 8.3%
Wholesale trade 69 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 67 5.4%
Manufacturing 65 5.2%
Finance and insurance 43 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 39 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 29 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 29 2.3%
Information 25 2.0%
Educational services 14 1.1%
Utilities 7 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.4%

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 19464 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 19464 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 19464 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 19464 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
19525 Gilbertsville, PA 14,107 3.7 mi
19457 Parker Ford, PA 125 4.0 mi
19545 New Berlinville, PA 428 5.7 mi
19475 Spring City, PA 11,283 6.2 mi
19435 Frederick, PA 100 5.3 mi
19465 Pottstown, PA 17,038 5.1 mi
19472 Sassamansville, PA 74 5.8 mi
19505 Bechtelsville, PA 3,226 8.5 mi
19468 Royersford, PA 25,536 5.6 mi
19473 Schwenksville, PA 15,726 7.4 mi

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Pop: 55,138
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Pop: 44,260
19401 standard
Norristown, PA
Pop: 41,753
19426 standard
Collegeville, PA
Pop: 38,831
19002 standard
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Pop: 32,412
19038 standard
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Pop: 31,595

Related Areas

Montgomery County Pottstown, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19464 in? ▼
ZIP code 19464 (Pottstown) 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 19464? ▼
ZIP code 19464 in Pottstown, PA has a population of 45,788 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19464? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19464 is $79,787, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19464? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19464 is $264,400, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19464? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19464 is White at 70.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19464? ▼
ZIP code 19464 has 1,249 business establishments employing approximately 18,780 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19464? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19464 are: Retail trade (246), Health care and social assistance (148), Other services (except public administration) (147). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19464? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19464 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 19464? ▼
In ZIP code 19464, 64.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.5% 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 19464? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19464 is 28.1 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 19464? ▼
In ZIP code 19464, approximately 67.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19464? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19464 is 13.1% 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.