Schwenksville, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19473
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,726
- 247/sq mi High-density area
- $138,819
- Median income Above-median income area
- $476,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 56.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Schwenksville pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 247
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19473 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 19473 (Schwenksville, PA) rose +8.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 245.1 in 2023 to 266.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19473 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Schwenksville, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, home to 15,726 residents across 63.6 square miles, a density of 247 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19473 skews affluent, with a median household income of $138,819 (78% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $64,313. The poverty rate is 6.2%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $476,300 (110% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 86.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,433.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 19473 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 19473
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Schwenksville, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19473.
- Construction
Construction
38 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 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 19473, Schwenksville, 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
15,726
Population
63.6
Area (sq mi)
247
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19473?
41.8
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
6.8%
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?
$138,819
Median Household Income
+78% vs state ZIP avg
$64,313
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
31.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19473 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Schwenksville, 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)
$138,819 Top 4% higher than 96% 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
6,662housing units
6,662
Total Housing Units
6,457
Occupied Units
205
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$476,300
Median Home Value
+110% vs state ZIP avg
$1,433
Median Rent
1989
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
+8.9%
YoY Change (2024)
267
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+167%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19473 have increased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 181 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 200 |
| 2022 | +13.6% | 227 |
| 2023 | +7.8% | 245 |
| 2024 | +8.9% | 267 |
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 226 business establishments in ZIP 19473, employing approximately 1,562 people with a combined annual payroll of $79,708,000.
226
Businesses
1,562
Employees
$79.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 38 | 16.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 35 | 15.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 12.8% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 10.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 9.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 3.1% |
| Information | 6 | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.3% |
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 19473 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19426
Collegeville (19426)
38,831 residents
- 19468
Royersford (19468)
25,536 residents
- 19438
Harleysville (19438)
23,765 residents
- 19473
Schwenksville (19473)
15,726 residents
- 18073 9,350
Pennsburg (18073)
9,350 residents
- 18074 5,775
Perkiomenville (18074)
5,775 residents
- 18054 4,278
Green Lane (18054)
4,278 residents
- 18076 2,662
Red Hill (18076)
2,662 residents
- 19456 737
Oaks (19456)
737 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19473 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19473 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
- 19426
Collegeville (19426)
$151,748 median income
- 19473
Schwenksville (19473)
$138,819 median income
- 19438
Harleysville (19438)
$138,134 median income
- 18074
Perkiomenville (18074)
$130,462 median income
- 18073
Pennsburg (18073)
$115,766 median income
- 19468
Royersford (19468)
$108,534 median income
- 18054
Green Lane (18054)
$101,920 median income
- 18076 $79,615
Red Hill (18076)
$79,615 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19473 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19492 | Zieglerville, PA | 717 | 2.0 mi |
| 19438 | Harleysville, PA | 23,765 | 4.3 mi |
| 18074 | Perkiomenville, PA | 5,775 | 4.7 mi |
| 19426 | Collegeville, PA | 38,831 | 5.1 mi |
| 19474 | Skippack, PA | 733 | 4.5 mi |
| 19468 | Royersford, PA | 25,536 | 4.7 mi |
| 18076 | Red Hill, PA | 2,662 | 8.0 mi |
| 18073 | Pennsburg, PA | 9,350 | 8.6 mi |
| 18054 | Green Lane, PA | 4,278 | 6.9 mi |
| 19456 | Oaks, PA | 737 | 8.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19473, 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 (15,726 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 19473 in?
ZIP code 19473 (Schwenksville) 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 19473?
ZIP code 19473 in Schwenksville, PA has a population of 15,726 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19473?
The median household income in ZIP 19473 is $138,819, which is 82% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19473?
The median home value in ZIP 19473 is $476,300, which is 71% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19473?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19473 is White at 88.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19473?
ZIP code 19473 has 226 business establishments employing approximately 1,562 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19473?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19473 are: Construction (38), Professional, scientific, and technical services (35), Other services (except public administration) (29). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19473?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19473 increased by 8.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 19473?
In ZIP code 19473, 74.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.1% 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 19473?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19473 is 31.4 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 19473?
In ZIP code 19473, approximately 86.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19473?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19473 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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