19027 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 19027, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

19027 is a zip code in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, which covers Abington and Cheltenham, with a total population of 19,281 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 19027 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 19027.

The estimated population of people living in 19027 is 19,281, with a median age of 40.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 19027 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
19,281
+0.34%
-4.36%
2020
19,216
 -4.25% -
2019
20,068
+0.35%
-
2018
19,999
 -0.79% -
2017
20,159
 - -

Population of 19027 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 19027 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
42.4%
52.5%
 -19.24%
Black/African American
40.6%
30.7%
 +32.25%
Native
0.1%
0.6%
 -83.33%
Hispanic
4.3%
5.5%
 -21.82%
Asian
7.1%
6.6%
 +7.58%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
4.4%
3.9%
 +12.82%
Other
1.2%
0.1%
 +1,100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 19027 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 19027 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 19027 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 19027 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.8 +0.74% 38.6 0% 42.5 +0.71%
2020 40.5 -1.46% 38.6 -1.78% 42.2 -1.17%
2019 41.1 +0.74% 39.3 +3.42% 42.7 -0.93%
2018 40.8 -0.73% 38 -0.78% 43.1 -1.15%
2017 41.1 - 38.3 - 43.6 -

The median age of the 19027 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 19027 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 911 -4.52% 970 -14.4% 822 801
10 to 19 1,089 +35.07% 1,073 +22.99% 1,497 1,322
20 to 29 1,613 -13.23% 1,751 -30.58% 1,402 1,257
30 to 39 1,167 -7.54% 1,331 1.85% 1,062 1,329
40 to 49 949 +20.65% 1,250 +1.46% 1,160 1,262
50 to 59 1,061 -6.17% 1,703 -23.81% 984 1,326
60 to 69 1,318 -1.21% 1,496 -11.5% 1,300 1,326
70+ 1,064 -4.83% 1,413 +1.32% 1,003 1,428

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 19027 zip code is $89,484.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 19027.

  • Under 25
    $35,804.00
  • 25 to 44
    $95,163.00
  • 45 to 64
    $108,000.00
  • 65 and over
    $75,136.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 19027 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 19027, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 19027 is currently $122,197.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

19.00% of households in 19027 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 19027 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.40%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.18%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.68%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.67%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.14%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.93%
  • $200,000 or more
    19.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 19027 is $50,924.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 19027 by the total population of 19027.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 19027 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 19027 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    28.70%
  • Bachelor's degree
    40.73%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.46%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    21.67%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.44%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 19027 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 19027 zip over the age of 16 is 15,747.

Of those people, a total of 71.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 19027 is 67.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 19027 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 908 29.80% 27.70%
20 to 24 years 1,384 73.80% 6.30%
25 to 29 years 1,275 90.50% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 1,022 98.10% 10.90%
35 to 44 years 2,421 92.80% 4.50%
45 to 54 years 2,751 91.80% 1.20%
55 to 59 years 929 85.70% 9.00%
60 to 64 years 1,469 74.50% 11.80%
65 to 74 years 1,998 38.50% 3.10%
75 years and over 1,590 19.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 19027. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 7,386 69.70% 3.00%
Black or African American 6,336 75.20% 7.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 15 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 1,116 67.60% 0.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 363 68.60% 23.30%
Two or more races 531 51.40% 13.90%
Hispanic or Latino 602 79.40% 10.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,132 69.20% 3.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 19027 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 19027 is 10,573, with median earnings of $52,114.00.

Women in 19027 are earning approximately 82.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,573 $52,114.00
Male 5,294 $57,222.00
Female 5,279 $47,048.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 19027 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,168 $82,313.00
Business and Financial 656 $63,030.00
Computer and Mathematical 404 $120,806.00
Architecture and Engineering 313 $110,972.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 257 $62,109.00
Community and Social Service 257 $46,058.00
Legal 195 $159,583.00
Educational and Library 1,166 $65,726.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 236 $28,854.00
Healthcare Practitioners 999 $78,494.00
Healthcare Support 272 $30,435.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 115 $12,120.00
Law Enforcement 121 $69,402.00
Food Preparation and Serving 387 $20,781.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 209 $16,897.00
Personal Care and Service 307 $11,550.00
Sales 1,052 $32,174.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,127 $41,342.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 201 $86,840.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 143 $39,107.00
Production 250 $63,110.00
Transportation and Material Moving 461 $45,243.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 19027 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 19027.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 508 $111,129.00 660 $73,071.00
Business and Financial 252 $76,136.00 404 $51,296.00
Computer and Mathematical 334 $128,958.00 70 $53,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 256 $100,484.00 57 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 68 $60,938.00 189 $64,583.00
Community and Social Service 103 $55,563.00 154 $44,609.00
Legal 66 $156,786.00 129 $163,194.00
Educational and Library 409 $89,188.00 757 $44,334.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 153 $16,313.00 83 $29,844.00
Healthcare Practitioners 257 $81,250.00 742 $78,013.00
Healthcare Support 79 $35,149.00 193 $28,173.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 69 $16,134.00 46 $7,500.00
Law Enforcement 109 $68,750.00 12 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 178 $35,500.00 209 $11,572.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 173 $16,897.00 36 $11,250.00
Personal Care and Service 180 $11,533.00 127 $12,750.00
Sales 528 $53,015.00 524 $21,329.00
Office and Administrative Support 372 $34,474.00 755 $42,477.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 200 $86,875.00 1 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 143 $39,107.00 0 $0.00
Production 173 $45,250.00 77 $63,384.00
Transportation and Material Moving 457 $45,104.00 4 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 8,075 households in 19027, with an average household size of 2.38 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 5,178 families living in the 19027 zip code with an average family size of 2.97 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 19027:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,853 265 1,060 2,897
Average Household Size 3.01 3.31 3.12 1.2
Total Families 3,853 265 1,060 0
Average Household Size 2.98 3.03 2.93 0

Poverty

Of the 5,178 families living in 19027, 4.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 19027:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 8,456 housing units in 19027.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,075 95.49%
Vacant 381 4.51%

35.37% of the total 8,456 housing units in 19027 are rental units. This is approximately 2,991 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,010 are occupied by the owner - or 59.25% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 19027 is $1,224.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 19027 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    74
  • Less than $500
    15
  • $500 to $999
    494
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,874
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    477
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    131
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 19027 is $288,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 19027 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    125
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    173
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    213
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    534
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,641
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,091
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    233
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 19027. The chart below shows the number of properties in 19027 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,374
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,485
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,504
  • 1960 to 1969
    853
  • 1970 to 1979
    739
  • 1980 to 1989
    563
  • 1990 to 1999
    357
  • 2000 to 2009
    331
  • 2010 to 2013
    250
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 19027 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    835
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,898
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,375
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    967

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 19027 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 19027 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 19027.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    179
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    535
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    632
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    984
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    903
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    553
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,896
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    272
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    680
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,285
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    854
  • 90 or more minutes
    158

Summary

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