19473 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 19473, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

19473 is a zip code in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, which covers Limerick, Lower Frederick, Lower Salford, New Hanover, Perkiomen, Schwenksville, Skippack, Upper Frederick, and Upper Salford, with a total population of 17,580 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 19473 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 19473.

The estimated population of people living in 19473 is 17,580, with a median age of 42.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 19473 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
17,580
 -1.84% +8.75%
2020
17,910
+9.03%
-
2019
16,426
 -0.01% -
2018
16,428
+1.62%
-
2017
16,166
 - -

Population of 19473 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 19473 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
88.6%
86.7%
 +2.19%
Black/African American
3.4%
2.7%
 +25.93%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
2.1%
4.4%
 -52.27%
Asian
3.8%
4%
 -5.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2%
1.7%
 +17.65%
Other
0.1%
0.5%
 -80.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 19473 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 19473 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 19473 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 19473 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.1 +2.43% 41.5 +2.22% 42.6 +2.4%
2020 41.1 0% 40.6 +2.27% 41.6 -1.19%
2019 41.1 +2.24% 39.7 -0.75% 42.1 +4.21%
2018 40.2 -1.47% 40 -1.48% 40.4 -1.22%
2017 40.8 - 40.6 - 40.9 -

The median age of the 19473 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 19473 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 1,113 -3.28% 1,042 -32.27% 1,071 730
10 to 19 1,294 +19.61% 1,393 +29.66% 1,566 1,744
20 to 29 571 +32.51% 557 +11.55% 762 618
30 to 39 925 -4.25% 1,009 -16.49% 873 849
40 to 49 1,224 +10.51% 1,345 +2.47% 1,348 1,354
50 to 59 1,330 +16.25% 1,177 +31.39% 1,547 1,556
60 to 69 891 +17.26% 922 +21.54% 1,031 1,132
70+ 577 +20.22% 796 -8.03% 680 719

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 19473 zip code is $120,768.00.

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 19473.

  • Under 25
    $59,750.00
  • 25 to 44
    $122,104.00
  • 45 to 64
    $135,170.00
  • 65 and over
    $49,583.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 19473 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 19473, 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 19473 is currently $148,066.00.

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.

25.61% of households in 19473 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 19473 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.19%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    10.31%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    9.12%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.22%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23.96%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.60%
  • $200,000 or more
    25.61%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 19473 is $54,140.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 19473 by the total population of 19473.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 19473 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 19473 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
    22.09%
  • Bachelor's degree
    47.76%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.17%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    23.29%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.69%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 19473 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 19473 zip over the age of 16 is 13,738.

Of those people, a total of 69.30% 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 19473 is 66.60%.

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 19473 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,269 30.20% 6.30%
20 to 24 years 695 68.90% 6.10%
25 to 29 years 685 93.60% 0.90%
30 to 34 years 749 93.10% 0.60%
35 to 44 years 2,367 89.50% 5.30%
45 to 54 years 2,929 87.80% 1.60%
55 to 59 years 1,482 83.90% 0.30%
60 to 64 years 1,392 64.70% 5.10%
65 to 74 years 1,357 31.90% 22.40%
75 years and over 813 6.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 19473. 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 12,479 68.50% 4.00%
Black or African American 475 66.30% 8.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 500 80.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 79 98.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 205 91.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 212 85.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,385 68.30% 4.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 19473 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 19473 is 9,149, with median earnings of $65,699.00.

Women in 19473 are earning approximately 67.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,149 $65,699.00
Male 4,991 $77,508.00
Female 4,158 $52,467.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 19473 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 1,832 $101,900.00
Business and Financial 721 $88,650.00
Computer and Mathematical 181 $94,464.00
Architecture and Engineering 127 $83,472.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 440 $85,833.00
Community and Social Service 151 $47,750.00
Legal 103 $150,250.00
Educational and Library 564 $62,778.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 131 $22,188.00
Healthcare Practitioners 614 $91,719.00
Healthcare Support 266 $23,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 20 $12,000.00
Law Enforcement 55 $127,679.00
Food Preparation and Serving 384 $8,102.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 110 $37,353.00
Personal Care and Service 362 $14,387.00
Sales 966 $43,333.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,044 $38,523.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 6 $12,500.00
Construction and Extraction 325 $63,393.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 229 $35,859.00
Production 345 $107,599.00
Transportation and Material Moving 55 $31,563.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 19473 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 19473.

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 1,246 $114,394.00 586 $98,693.00
Business and Financial 460 $89,291.00 261 $84,943.00
Computer and Mathematical 124 $101,250.00 57 $84,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 78 $80,000.00 49 $92,961.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 301 $49,674.00 139 $97,292.00
Community and Social Service 18 $90,000.00 133 $46,023.00
Legal 72 $186,719.00 31 $108,250.00
Educational and Library 94 $94,145.00 470 $47,708.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 58 $40,294.00 73 $21,771.00
Healthcare Practitioners 149 $184,625.00 465 $85,972.00
Healthcare Support 39 $21,750.00 227 $25,781.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 20 $12,000.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 55 $127,679.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 206 $8,825.00 178 $6,563.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 102 $41,250.00 8 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 164 $14,510.00 198 $10,938.00
Sales 433 $105,867.00 533 $31,875.00
Office and Administrative Support 432 $23,500.00 612 $47,095.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 4 $21,250.00 2 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 314 $63,786.00 11 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 229 $35,859.00 0 $0.00
Production 252 $88,611.00 93 $121,306.00
Transportation and Material Moving 52 $31,250.00 3 $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 6,424 households in 19473, with an average household size of 2.72 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 4,864 families living in the 19473 zip code with an average family size of 3.2 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 19473:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,966 198 700 1,560
Average Household Size 3.3 2.82 2.99 1.12
Total Families 3,966 198 700 0
Average Household Size 3.3 2.57 2.82 0

Poverty

Of the 4,864 families living in 19473, 6.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 19473:

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 6,673 housing units in 19473.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,424 96.27%
Vacant 249 3.73%

11.99% of the total 6,673 housing units in 19473 are rental units. This is approximately 800 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,571 are occupied by the owner - or 83.49% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 19473 is $1,269.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 19473 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
    53
  • Less than $500
    56
  • $500 to $999
    100
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    401
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    183
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    39
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    18
  • $3,000 or more
    3

Property Value

The median value of a property in 19473 is $359,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 19473 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    112
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    97
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    146
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    542
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,318
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,011
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,291
  • $1,000,000 or more
    54

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 19473. The chart below shows the number of properties in 19473 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    561
  • 1940 to 1949
    105
  • 1950 to 1959
    626
  • 1960 to 1969
    209
  • 1970 to 1979
    775
  • 1980 to 1989
    957
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,863
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,237
  • 2010 to 2013
    340
  • 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 19473 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    130
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,453
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,062
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,779

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 19473 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 19473 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 19473.

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
    106
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    389
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    736
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,100
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    645
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    841
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,121
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    416
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    543
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    905
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    683
  • 90 or more minutes
    293

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 19473 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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