The 19401 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Norristown, PA (Montgomery County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 41,897. The median household income is $53,696, while about 13% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in 19401 is estimated to at 35.2 years, and about 17.5% of residents are aged 62 years and older. In this Pennsylvania region, an estimated 82.8% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $29,416.
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In ZIP Code 19401, 82.8% of the population graduated high school, while 27.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 10.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 34.1% in this Montgomery County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 10.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 34.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 15.3% |
| Associate's degree | 6.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 16.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 10.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 19401 are younger than average. The median age of 35.2 years in ZIP Code 19401 is approximately 7.61% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.4% of the population in 19401 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.7% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.8% of 19401 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 17.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.2% |
| 85 years and over | 2.8% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 19401 is $53,696, while the region's mean household income is $73,080. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,416. The per capita income in ZIP Code 19401 of $29,416 is approximately 14.37% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 12.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately35.79% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.6% of the population in 19401 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.0% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 4.6% of 19401 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 13.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 12.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 19401, 94.4% is one race, while 5.6% are two or more races. Approximately 23.4% of 19401 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 19401 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (51.6%), followed by Black or African American (37.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51.6% |
| Black or African American | 37.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 11.0% |
In ZIP Code 19401, 73.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 19.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.3% of homes. Lastly, 1.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Montgomery County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 73.9% |
| Spanish | 19.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 2.3% |
| Other languages | 1.1% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 19401 in January 2025 comes in at $253,574. The January 2025 value is approximately 3% higher than the $246,892 median value in August 2024, and 6% higher than the $240,210 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 19401, an estimated 32.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 15.3% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 1.3% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Montgomery County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $253,574 |
| Dec 2024 | $251,985 |
| Nov 2024 | $250,177 |
| Oct 2024 | $248,556 |
| Sep 2024 | $247,395 |
| Aug 2024 | $246,892 |
| Jul 2024 | $247,008 |
| Jun 2024 | $246,962 |
| May 2024 | $246,250 |
| Apr 2024 | $244,489 |
| Mar 2024 | $242,306 |
| Feb 2024 | $240,210 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 15.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 15.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 8.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 32.0% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 19401 | 12.9¢/kWh | 6.04¢/kWh | 1.52¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 20.92¢/kWh | 14.19¢/kWh | 10.33¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.83¢/kWh | 13.92¢/kWh | 8.58¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 19401 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.51 | 5.84 | |
| Feb | 4.46 | 6.31 | |
| Mar | 5.02 | 7.02 | |
| Apr | 5.66 | 7.3 | |
| May | 5.5 | 7.13 | |
| Jun | 5.44 | 6.95 | |
| Jul | 5.82 | 6.51 | |
| Aug | 5.73 | 6.65 | |
| Sep | 5.6 | 7.02 | |
| Oct | 4.51 | 6.92 | |
| Nov | 3.98 | 5.99 | |
| Dec | 3.34 | 5.46 |
In 19401, 68.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.8 minutes. Approximately 22.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 19401 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.0% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 19401 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.1% |
| Construction | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 10.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.1% |
| Retail trade | 14.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.1% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 13.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.1% |
| Public administration | 3.3% |