19468 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 19468, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

19468 is a zip code in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, which covers Limerick, Royersford, and Upper Providence, with a total population of 26,801 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 19468 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 19468.

The estimated population of people living in 19468 is 26,801, with a median age of 39.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 19468 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
26,801
+6%
+3.01%
2020
25,284
 -2.78% -
2019
26,008
 -0.2% -
2018
26,061
+0.17%
-
2017
26,018
 - -

Population of 19468 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 19468 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
83%
87.6%
 -5.25%
Black/African American
4.7%
4.1%
 +14.63%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.9%
2%
 -5.00%
Asian
6.8%
3.8%
 +78.95%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.2%
2.2%
 +45.45%
Other
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 19468 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 19468 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 19468 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 19468 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.9 -0.99% 38.5 0% 41.8 -1.88%
2020 40.3 +1.26% 38.5 0% 42.6 +3.65%
2019 39.8 +0.25% 38.5 +1.05% 41.1 -0.24%
2018 39.7 -1.98% 38.1 -1.04% 41.2 -1.9%
2017 40.5 - 38.5 - 42 -

The median age of the 19468 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 19468 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 1,450 +15.7% 1,460 -7.33% 1,674 1,349
10 to 19 1,980 -21.36% 1,658 +8.14% 1,579 1,776
20 to 29 1,423 +12.49% 1,597 +9.79% 1,581 1,748
30 to 39 1,542 +11.45% 1,712 +16.84% 1,706 2,006
40 to 49 1,835 -5.34% 1,860 +7.22% 1,726 1,982
50 to 59 2,024 -12.22% 2,399 -14.73% 1,772 2,059
60 to 69 1,228 +28.39% 1,170 +40.18% 1,604 1,697
70+ 969 -5.67% 1,711 -4.59% 910 1,632

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 19468 zip code is $89,661.00.

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 19468.

  • Under 25
    $47,917.00
  • 25 to 44
    $98,006.00
  • 45 to 64
    $106,518.00
  • 65 and over
    $62,682.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 19468 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 19468, 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 19468 is currently $113,310.00.

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.

13.52% of households in 19468 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 19468 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.60%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.85%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.64%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.59%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.26%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.55%
  • $200,000 or more
    13.52%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 19468 is $45,304.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 19468 by the total population of 19468.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 19468 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 19468 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
    18.53%
  • Bachelor's degree
    40.60%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.06%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    33.02%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.79%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 19468 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 19468 zip over the age of 16 is 21,707.

Of those people, a total of 72.90% 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 19468 is 71.00%.

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 19468 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,284 49.80% 2.20%
20 to 24 years 1,598 73.20% 0.90%
25 to 29 years 1,731 91.20% 0.60%
30 to 34 years 1,466 87.70% 2.30%
35 to 44 years 3,946 88.20% 4.00%
45 to 54 years 3,961 89.90% 1.50%
55 to 59 years 1,878 84.00% 5.60%
60 to 64 years 1,798 76.80% 2.20%
65 to 74 years 2,523 41.90% 3.60%
75 years and over 1,522 6.90% 6.70%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 19468. 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 18,848 73.30% 2.50%
Black or African American 987 79.90% 2.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 1,193 69.90% 1.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 19 100.00% 0.00%
Other 149 82.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 511 51.10% 15.70%
Hispanic or Latino 400 68.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 18,600 73.30% 2.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 19468 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 19468 is 15,412, with median earnings of $54,509.00.

Women in 19468 are earning approximately 75.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 15,412 $54,509.00
Male 7,764 $62,626.00
Female 7,648 $47,068.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 19468 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 1,588 $96,477.00
Business and Financial 1,383 $75,561.00
Computer and Mathematical 894 $95,909.00
Architecture and Engineering 451 $104,438.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 575 $98,295.00
Community and Social Service 191 $69,375.00
Legal 43 $0.00
Educational and Library 1,335 $48,281.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 248 $57,778.00
Healthcare Practitioners 895 $64,866.00
Healthcare Support 284 $27,134.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 67 $88,155.00
Law Enforcement 147 $82,546.00
Food Preparation and Serving 598 $12,788.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 489 $40,972.00
Personal Care and Service 390 $5,313.00
Sales 1,585 $48,823.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,799 $36,416.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 21 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 466 $36,814.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 383 $91,528.00
Production 617 $47,925.00
Transportation and Material Moving 402 $40,366.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 19468 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 19468.

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 937 $108,125.00 651 $77,168.00
Business and Financial 623 $75,458.00 760 $75,625.00
Computer and Mathematical 724 $101,852.00 170 $86,042.00
Architecture and Engineering 425 $105,051.00 26 $60,000.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 253 $89,003.00 322 $105,565.00
Community and Social Service 36 $77,500.00 155 $68,011.00
Legal 7 $0.00 36 $0.00
Educational and Library 117 $60,208.00 1,218 $43,542.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 127 $57,569.00 121 $62,969.00
Healthcare Practitioners 135 $88,942.00 760 $64,643.00
Healthcare Support 26 $0.00 258 $26,707.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 62 $88,452.00 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 120 $62,833.00 27 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 281 $18,841.00 317 $10,710.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 321 $55,568.00 168 $26,136.00
Personal Care and Service 109 $4,182.00 281 $12,321.00
Sales 824 $71,458.00 761 $35,438.00
Office and Administrative Support 483 $34,107.00 1,316 $38,226.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 449 $36,397.00 17 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 341 $90,694.00 42 $0.00
Production 517 $60,559.00 100 $28,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 370 $41,341.00 32 $16,786.00

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 10,572 households in 19468, with an average household size of 2.49 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 7,421 families living in the 19468 zip code with an average family size of 2.98 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 19468:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,854 397 1,170 3,151
Average Household Size 3.12 3.07 2.78 1.15
Total Families 5,854 397 1,170 0
Average Household Size 3.07 2.69 2.58 0

Poverty

Of the 7,421 families living in 19468, 3.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 19468:

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 10,939 housing units in 19468.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,572 96.65%
Vacant 367 3.35%

23.81% of the total 10,939 housing units in 19468 are rental units. This is approximately 2,605 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,952 are occupied by the owner - or 72.69% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 19468 is $1,524.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 19468 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
    15
  • Less than $500
    126
  • $500 to $999
    396
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    728
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,109
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    229
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    17
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 19468 is $295,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 19468 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    99
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    132
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    397
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    872
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,584
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    3,208
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    623
  • $1,000,000 or more
    37

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 19468. The chart below shows the number of properties in 19468 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,280
  • 1940 to 1949
    388
  • 1950 to 1959
    618
  • 1960 to 1969
    488
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,327
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,018
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,012
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,909
  • 2010 to 2013
    845
  • 2014 or later
    54

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 19468 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    360
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,514
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,772
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,926

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 19468 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 19468 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 19468.

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
    290
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,483
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,448
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,644
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,539
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    653
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,831
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    606
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    778
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,915
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    523
  • 90 or more minutes
    506

Summary

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