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 High-density area
- $79,787
- Median income Near-median income area
- $264,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 19464 (Pottstown, PA) rose +7.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 246.2 in 2023 to 263.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,084. The poverty rate is 13.1%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $264,400 (16% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 67.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,320.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 19464 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 19464
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pottstown, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19464.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
246 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
148 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
147 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
107 establishments
- Construction
Construction
103 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 19464?
38.7
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
6.0%
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?
$79,787
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
20,238housing units
20,238
Total Housing Units
18,935
Occupied Units
1,303
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$264,400
Median Home Value
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 19464 vs 19525 →
ZIP 19464 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19464
Pottstown (19464)
45,788 residents
- 19468
Royersford (19468)
25,536 residents
- 19465 17,038
Pottstown (19465)
17,038 residents
- 19473 15,726
Schwenksville (19473)
15,726 residents
- 19525 14,107
Gilbertsville (19525)
14,107 residents
- 19475 11,283
Spring City (19475)
11,283 residents
- 19505 3,226
Bechtelsville (19505)
3,226 residents
- 19545 428
New Berlinville (19545)
428 residents
- 19457 125
Parker Ford (19457)
125 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19464 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19464 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19525
Gilbertsville (19525)
$140,403 median income
- 19473
Schwenksville (19473)
$138,819 median income
- 19472
Sassamansville (19472)
$113,056 median income
- 19435
Frederick (19435)
$111,667 median income
- 19468
Royersford (19468)
$108,534 median income
- 19465
Pottstown (19465)
$107,825 median income
- 19475
Spring City (19475)
$97,146 median income
- 19505
Bechtelsville (19505)
$95,500 median income
- 19545
New Berlinville (19545)
$90,188 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19464, 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 (45,788 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 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.
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