PlainZIP

Gilbertsville, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19525

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

14,107
324/sq mi
$140,403
Median income
$405,400
Median home value
47.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gilbertsville 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 20%
home value, US ZIPs
324
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19525 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19525 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, home to 14,107 residents across 43.6 square miles, a density of 324 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19525 skews affluent, with a median household income of $140,403 (80% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $50,831. Local economic indicators show a 3.8% poverty rate alongside 4.5% unemployment. Median home value sits at $405,400 (78% above the state average), median rent at $1,202 a month, and owner-occupancy at 92.6%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 31 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 19525, 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 19525

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gilbertsville, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19525.

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 19525, Gilbertsville, 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

14,107

Population

43.6

Area (sq mi)

324

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19525?

40.5

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

5.3%

Foreign-Born

White 88.7%
African American 3.4%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$140,403

Median Household Income

+80% vs state

$50,831

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

30.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19525 ranks nationally

Gilbertsville, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$140,403 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 74.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.3%

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

What does housing look like?

6,233

Total Housing Units

6,092

Occupied Units

141

Vacant Units

2.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.6%
Renter 7.4%

$405,400

Median Home Value

+78% vs state

$1,202

Median Rent

1996

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

+7.3%

YoY Change (2024)

261

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+161%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19525 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 177
2021 +11.0% 196
2022 +16.1% 228
2023 +6.6% 243
2024 +7.3% 261

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 280 business establishments in ZIP 19525, employing approximately 2,891 people with a combined annual payroll of $129,477,000.

280

Businesses

2,891

Employees

$129.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 39 13.9%
Other services (except public administration) 36 12.9%
Retail trade 35 12.5%
Health care and social assistance 30 10.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 10.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 21 7.5%
Wholesale trade 15 5.4%
Finance and insurance 15 5.4%
Manufacturing 7 2.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 2.5%
Information 6 2.1%
Educational services 5 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.1%

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 19525 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 19525 ranks #2 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 19525 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 19525 ranks the highest 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
19435 Frederick, PA 100 1.7 mi
19472 Sassamansville, PA 74 2.1 mi
19545 New Berlinville, PA 428 3.1 mi
19464 Pottstown, PA 45,788 3.7 mi
18074 Perkiomenville, PA 5,775 3.8 mi
19504 Barto, PA 4,998 6.9 mi
19457 Parker Ford, PA 125 7.1 mi
19503 Bally, PA 1,142 6.8 mi
19505 Bechtelsville, PA 3,226 5.4 mi
19492 Zieglerville, PA 717 5.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Montgomery County

19446 standard
Lansdale, PA
Pop: 55,138
19464 standard
Pottstown, PA
Pop: 45,788
19403 standard
Norristown, PA
Pop: 44,260
19401 standard
Norristown, PA
Pop: 41,753
19426 standard
Collegeville, PA
Pop: 38,831
19002 standard
Ambler, PA
Pop: 32,412

Related Areas

Montgomery County Gilbertsville, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19525 in? ▼
ZIP code 19525 (Gilbertsville) 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 19525? ▼
ZIP code 19525 in Gilbertsville, PA has a population of 14,107 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19525? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19525 is $140,403, which is 84% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19525? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19525 is $405,400, which is 46% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19525? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19525 is White at 88.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19525? ▼
ZIP code 19525 has 280 business establishments employing approximately 2,891 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19525? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19525 are: Construction (39), Other services (except public administration) (36), Retail trade (35). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19525? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19525 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. 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 19525? ▼
In ZIP code 19525, 74.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.3% 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 19525? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19525 is 30.7 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 19525? ▼
In ZIP code 19525, approximately 92.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19525? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19525 is 3.8% 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.