19072 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 19072, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

19072 is a zip code in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, which covers Lower Merion and Narberth, with a total population of 10,782 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.

Table of Contents

Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 19072 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 19072.

The estimated population of people living in 19072 is 10,782, with a median age of 44.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 19072 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,782
+7.73%
+13.48%
2020
10,008
+2.1%
-
2019
9,802
+1.75%
-
2018
9,633
+1.39%
-
2017
9,501
 - -

Population of 19072 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 19072 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
81.5%
85%
 -4.12%
Black/African American
2.7%
3%
 -10.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.8%
3.2%
 +18.75%
Asian
6.5%
6.3%
 +3.17%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.3%
2.3%
 +86.96%
Other
1.2%
0.2%
 +500.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 19072 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 19072 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 19072 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 19072 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.3 +0.23% 41.6 +0.48% 45.5 -0.66%
2020 44.2 +0.23% 41.4 +1.97% 45.8 -1.51%
2019 44.1 +0.92% 40.6 -1.69% 46.5 +3.1%
2018 43.7 +0.46% 41.3 -2.59% 45.1 +0.89%
2017 43.5 - 42.4 - 44.7 -

The median age of the 19072 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 19072 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 9 495 +37.74% 755 -0.49% 705 711
10 to 19 753 +21.51% 511 +20.95% 921 607
20 to 29 291 +18.59% 302 +10.65% 336 333
30 to 39 541 -0.59% 608 -5.01% 520 576
40 to 49 596 +65.66% 769 +15.15% 1,072 880
50 to 59 624 +3.55% 819 +8.01% 641 876
60 to 69 712 -9.83% 734 -6.99% 642 681
70+ 406 +37.34% 585 +20.04% 571 710

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 19072 zip code is $157,917.00.

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 19072.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $220,143.00
  • 45 to 64
    $167,596.00
  • 65 and over
    $116,848.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 19072 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 19072, 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 19072 is currently $235,502.00.

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.

40.67% of households in 19072 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 19072 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    5.65%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    10.56%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    9.57%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.49%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.29%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.78%
  • $200,000 or more
    40.67%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 19072 is $95,752.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 19072 by the total population of 19072.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 19072 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 19072 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
    37.76%
  • Bachelor's degree
    48.86%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    2.86%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    9.94%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.58%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 19072 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 19072 zip over the age of 16 is 8,382.

Of those people, a total of 73.00% 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 19072 is 71.30%.

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 19072 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 544 26.70% 11.00%
20 to 24 years 380 71.30% 4.80%
25 to 29 years 289 90.70% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 471 97.50% 3.70%
35 to 44 years 1,406 96.40% 0.60%
45 to 54 years 1,993 89.30% 1.20%
55 to 59 years 695 81.70% 6.30%
60 to 64 years 583 84.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,280 50.50% 2.50%
75 years and over 741 18.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 19072. 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 7,353 73.40% 2.20%
Black or African American 218 59.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 556 69.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 77 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 178 73.00% 8.50%
Hispanic or Latino 248 91.90% 3.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,168 72.80% 2.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 19072 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 19072 is 5,978, with median earnings of $86,800.00.

Women in 19072 are earning approximately 68.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,978 $86,800.00
Male 3,144 $108,462.00
Female 2,834 $74,274.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 19072 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 1,030 $109,667.00
Business and Financial 576 $96,538.00
Computer and Mathematical 332 $106,635.00
Architecture and Engineering 91 $101,932.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 220 $79,500.00
Community and Social Service 92 $67,045.00
Legal 446 $176,136.00
Educational and Library 463 $93,393.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 274 $130,372.00
Healthcare Practitioners 798 $138,333.00
Healthcare Support 19 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 19 $0.00
Law Enforcement 80 $84,881.00
Food Preparation and Serving 68 $27,273.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 67 $44,219.00
Personal Care and Service 153 $19,890.00
Sales 671 $53,315.00
Office and Administrative Support 412 $40,805.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 84 $55,988.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 37 $75,114.00
Production 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 26 $37,969.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 19072 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 19072.

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 512 $181,563.00 518 $83,148.00
Business and Financial 303 $105,474.00 273 $95,481.00
Computer and Mathematical 265 $106,875.00 67 $54,375.00
Architecture and Engineering 84 $101,136.00 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 73 $62,188.00 147 $79,917.00
Community and Social Service 46 $86,167.00 46 $65,455.00
Legal 290 $222,813.00 156 $106,917.00
Educational and Library 186 $230,405.00 277 $71,518.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 109 $140,266.00 165 $122,639.00
Healthcare Practitioners 333 $250,001.00 465 $118,984.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 19 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 19 $0.00
Law Enforcement 69 $0.00 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 54 $32,955.00 14 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 37 $50,341.00 30 $28,889.00
Personal Care and Service 28 $15,357.00 125 $26,406.00
Sales 458 $54,348.00 213 $50,341.00
Office and Administrative Support 130 $31,857.00 282 $41,186.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 84 $55,988.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 37 $75,114.00 0 $0.00
Production 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 26 $37,969.00 0 $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 4,357 households in 19072, with an average household size of 2.47 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 2,980 families living in the 19072 zip code with an average family size of 3.05 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 19072:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,559 98 323 1,377
Average Household Size 3.17 2.3 2.47 1.19
Total Families 2,559 98 323 0
Average Household Size 3.16 2.3 2.38 0

Poverty

Of the 2,980 families living in 19072, 2.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 19072:

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 4,527 housing units in 19072.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,357 96.24%
Vacant 170 3.76%

24.92% of the total 4,527 housing units in 19072 are rental units. This is approximately 1,128 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,182 are occupied by the owner - or 70.29% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 19072 is $1,621.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 19072 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
    47
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    36
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    442
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    354
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    236
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    60

Property Value

The median value of a property in 19072 is $659,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 19072 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    7
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    8
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    63
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    90
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    211
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    625
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,580
  • $1,000,000 or more
    598

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 19072. The chart below shows the number of properties in 19072 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,738
  • 1940 to 1949
    476
  • 1950 to 1959
    529
  • 1960 to 1969
    860
  • 1970 to 1979
    346
  • 1980 to 1989
    205
  • 1990 to 1999
    151
  • 2000 to 2009
    150
  • 2010 to 2013
    72
  • 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 19072 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    187
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,458
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,116
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    596

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 19072 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 19072 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 19072.

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
    10
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    369
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    444
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    477
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    648
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    250
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    932
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    285
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    328
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    285
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    139
  • 90 or more minutes
    117

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 19072 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

If you use any of the data found on this page, please consider linking back to USPopulation.org as the source and if you have any feedback or data requests, click here to contact us.

States in 19072

If you want to see how the population and demographics of 19072 compare to other zip codes in Pennsylvania, check out the list of all Pennsylvania zip codes below: