19422 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 19422, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

19422 is a zip code in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, which covers Lower Gwynedd, Plymouth, Whitemarsh, and Whitpain, with a total population of 19,928 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 19422 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 19422.

The estimated population of people living in 19422 is 19,928, with a median age of 44.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 19422 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
19,928
+4.78%
+5.98%
2020
19,018
+0.88%
-
2019
18,852
 -0.73% -
2018
18,991
+1%
-
2017
18,803
 - -

Population of 19422 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 19422 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
74.6%
73.5%
 +1.50%
Black/African American
9%
7.4%
 +21.62%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.9%
2.6%
 +11.54%
Asian
10.8%
13.8%
 -21.74%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2%
2.6%
 -23.08%
Other
0.7%
0.1%
 +600.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 19422 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 19422 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 19422 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 19422 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.4 -0.89% 43.5 -1.81% 45.6 +0.22%
2020 44.8 -3.45% 44.3 +0.68% 45.5 -5.41%
2019 46.4 +1.75% 44 -0.23% 48.1 +2.78%
2018 45.6 +0.22% 44.1 -0.9% 46.8 +1.52%
2017 45.5 - 44.5 - 46.1 -

The median age of the 19422 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 19422 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 9 832 +34.81% 1,000 +14.85% 1,159 1,110
10 to 19 1,268 +19.11% 1,318 0.94% 1,511 1,313
20 to 29 964 -1.46% 894 -14.38% 889 766
30 to 39 905 +6.86% 831 +28.22% 960 1,058
40 to 49 1,209 +13.67% 1,341 +1.66% 1,359 1,359
50 to 59 1,568 -16.94% 1,499 -6.55% 1,298 1,355
60 to 69 1,191 +14.12% 1,344 +5.66% 1,347 1,412
70+ 1,106 +26.38% 1,533 +6.58% 1,414 1,618

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 19422 zip code is $133,722.00.

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 19422.

  • Under 25
    $136,333.00
  • 25 to 44
    $152,511.00
  • 45 to 64
    $183,750.00
  • 65 and over
    $77,583.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 19422 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 19422, 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 19422 is currently $191,321.00.

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.

32.90% of households in 19422 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 19422 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    4.34%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.09%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.59%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.33%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.35%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.39%
  • $200,000 or more
    32.90%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 19422 is $74,408.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 19422 by the total population of 19422.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 19422 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 19422 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
    31.64%
  • Bachelor's degree
    46.20%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.55%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    15.99%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.62%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 19422 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 19422 zip over the age of 16 is 15,936.

Of those people, a total of 63.10% 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 19422 is 59.70%.

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 19422 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,101 36.30% 7.80%
20 to 24 years 926 69.40% 7.50%
25 to 29 years 729 84.00% 5.60%
30 to 34 years 982 93.50% 15.50%
35 to 44 years 2,393 88.80% 6.00%
45 to 54 years 2,652 86.00% 1.80%
55 to 59 years 1,362 86.70% 1.90%
60 to 64 years 1,317 74.30% 4.30%
65 to 74 years 2,306 37.10% 7.30%
75 years and over 2,168 3.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 19422. 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 12,381 60.90% 3.80%
Black or African American 1,415 70.40% 12.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 8 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 1,649 78.70% 8.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 162 18.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 321 61.40% 15.70%
Hispanic or Latino 374 76.70% 3.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,148 60.50% 3.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 19422 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 19422 is 9,506, with median earnings of $79,346.00.

Women in 19422 are earning approximately 61.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,506 $79,346.00
Male 5,025 $100,383.00
Female 4,481 $61,895.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 19422 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 1,820 $138,813.00
Business and Financial 1,102 $108,810.00
Computer and Mathematical 687 $96,835.00
Architecture and Engineering 147 $101,771.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 328 $167,609.00
Community and Social Service 193 $63,456.00
Legal 257 $250,001.00
Educational and Library 432 $59,423.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 289 $38,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 692 $76,875.00
Healthcare Support 111 $22,109.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 91 $6,349.00
Law Enforcement 23 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 283 $4,279.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 79 $19,398.00
Personal Care and Service 274 $26,071.00
Sales 1,223 $57,260.00
Office and Administrative Support 689 $44,931.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 127 $35,547.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 42 $95,625.00
Production 339 $55,450.00
Transportation and Material Moving 104 $9,907.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 19422 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 19422.

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 1,186 $176,845.00 634 $108,672.00
Business and Financial 577 $138,657.00 525 $88,984.00
Computer and Mathematical 543 $101,518.00 144 $71,136.00
Architecture and Engineering 110 $79,375.00 37 $107,396.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 134 $203,827.00 194 $151,250.00
Community and Social Service 43 $33,854.00 150 $63,725.00
Legal 147 $250,001.00 110 $78,788.00
Educational and Library 175 $84,886.00 257 $51,953.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 127 $48,977.00 162 $26,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 144 $250,001.00 548 $64,000.00
Healthcare Support 24 $0.00 87 $33,142.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 70 $6,897.00 21 $0.00
Law Enforcement 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 137 $4,281.00 146 $4,278.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 60 $35,227.00 19 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 90 $54,464.00 184 $12,885.00
Sales 693 $79,688.00 530 $54,375.00
Office and Administrative Support 162 $38,250.00 527 $45,710.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 119 $36,172.00 8 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 42 $95,625.00 0 $0.00
Production 222 $60,441.00 117 $31,319.00
Transportation and Material Moving 65 $9,005.00 39 $29,792.00

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 7,698 households in 19422, with an average household size of 2.57 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 5,700 families living in the 19422 zip code with an average family size of 3.03 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 19422:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,852 299 549 1,998
Average Household Size 3.07 3.53 2.74 1.15
Total Families 4,852 299 549 0
Average Household Size 3.07 3.2 2.59 0

Poverty

Of the 5,700 families living in 19422, 1.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 19422:

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 8,015 housing units in 19422.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,698 96.04%
Vacant 317 3.96%

16.87% of the total 8,015 housing units in 19422 are rental units. This is approximately 1,352 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,239 are occupied by the owner - or 77.84% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 19422 is $1,856.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 19422 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
    107
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    71
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    94
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    717
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    222
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    124
  • $3,000 or more
    124

Property Value

The median value of a property in 19422 is $479,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 19422 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    33
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    10
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    55
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    268
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    630
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,406
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,704
  • $1,000,000 or more
    133

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 19422. The chart below shows the number of properties in 19422 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    405
  • 1940 to 1949
    163
  • 1950 to 1959
    859
  • 1960 to 1969
    882
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,067
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,265
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,539
  • 2000 to 2009
    620
  • 2010 to 2013
    215
  • 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 19422 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    191
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,037
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,745
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,725

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 19422 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 19422 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 19422.

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
    91
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    433
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    892
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    801
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,074
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    649
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,146
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    346
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    337
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    789
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    708
  • 90 or more minutes
    224

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 19422 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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