19422 ZIP Code — Blue Bell, PA

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 19422 is located in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 12.27 square miles and serves a population of 20,050 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 484/610.

About ZIP code 19422

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $522,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($153,042) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 25% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 71% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 19422 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

20,050

population

12.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19422 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19422

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19422. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Blue Bell	Acceptable
Blue Bell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

19424 Blue Bell (0.8 mi) 19462 Plymouth Meeting (2.8 mi) 19477 Spring House (3.2 mi) 19401 Norristown (3.3 mi) 19436 Gwynedd (3.5 mi) 19455 North Wales (3.7 mi) 19002 Ambler (3.9 mi) 19034 Fort Washington (4.1 mi) 19031 Flourtown (4.7 mi) 19454 North Wales (4.8 mi) 19446 Lansdale (4.8 mi) 19405 Bridgeport (5.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	20,050
Population density	1,634 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	12.27 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.1575
Longitude	-75.2796
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	484/610

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.8%	25.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	19.2%	28.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	29.2%	30.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	31.8%	16.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

20,050

Population

1,634

People per sq mi

43.9

Median age

$153,042

Median household income

$81,784

Per capita income

$522,300

Median home value

$2,126

Median monthly rent

81.6%

Home ownership

3.5%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

6,591

Housing units

70.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

492

Under 5

494

725

5–9

727

685

10–14

687

743

15–19

745

431

20–24

433

815

25–34

819

1,257

35–44

1,262

1,437

45–54

1,443

552

55–59

554

600

60–64

602

1,179

65–74

1,184

760

75–84

764

329

85+

331

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,739	23.6%
18 and over	15,311	76.4%
65 and over	4,547	22.7%
Median age	43.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.3%

Asian 11.4%

Black or African American 9%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	15,041	73.3%
Asian	2,339	11.4%
Black or African American	1,837	9%
Two or more races	652	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	468	2.3%
Other race	171	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.8%	25.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	19.2%	28.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	29.2%	30.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	31.8%	16.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 0.6%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 1.9%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 9.5%

$75k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k+ 39.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.6%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	1.9%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	9.5%
$75k–$100k	8.0%
$100k–$150k	13.9%
$150k–$200k	12.2%
$200k+	39.5%
Median income	$153,042

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.8%

$50k–$100k 0.1%

$100k–$150k 0.4%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k–$300k 8.5%

$300k–$500k 34.7%

$500k–$1M 49.4%

$1M+ 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$522,300
Median rent / month	$2,126
Owner occupied	81.6%
Renter occupied	18.4%
Vacant	4.1%
Single-family detached	59.9%
Large apartment buildings	5.5%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	7.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	18.7%
1980–1989	28.1%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	11.7%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	20.7%
3 bedrooms	26.6%
4 bedrooms	35.5%
5+ bedrooms	10.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	26.0%
2 vehicles	51.6%
3 or more	20.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.8%
Electricity	27.5%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
Fuel oil	13.3%
Wood	0.5%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,815	62.7%
Cohabiting couple	244	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	876	11.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,747	22.7%
Households with children under 18	2,662	34.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,059	39.8%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.0%	23.0%
Married	63.5%	57.6%
Separated	0.5%	1.2%
Widowed	3.8%	10.5%
Divorced	5.2%	7.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.1%

Some HS, no diploma 1.2%

HS graduate 12.5%

Some college, no degree 10.1%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 34.6%

Graduate / professional 36.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.7%
Bachelor's or higher	70.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	457	8.1%
Kindergarten	277	4.9%
Elementary school	2,231	39.8%
High school	1,367	24.4%
College / grad school	1,278	22.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Professional & management 19.6%

Manufacturing 15.2%

Finance & real estate 11.0%

Retail trade 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Construction 3.7%

Other services 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Information 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Public administration 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	64.1%
Service	8.2%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	1.9%
Production & transportation	6.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.9%
Government	6.4%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.7%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	2.2%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	24.7%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.7

Poverty

All people 3.5%

Under 18 years 4.3%

18 and over 3.2%

Married-couple families 0.4%

Female-led households 3.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.8%
Retirement income	33.1%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.6%
High blood pressure	30.1%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	8.2%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	4.7%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.3%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	16.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	8.9%
Poor mental health	11.4%
Poor physical health	7.5%
No health insurance	6.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.6%
Visited dentist	76.4%
Cholesterol screening	93.6%
Teeth loss	7.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	728	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.4%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	5.2%
65 and over	25.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.4%
Public insurance	26.0%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	19,064	95.1%
Spanish	836	4.4%
Other Indo-European	40	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	136	0.7%
Other languages	660	3.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,800	88.8%
Born in same state	17,636	88.0%
Born in different state	12,780	63.7%
Foreign born	164	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	2,250	11.2%
Not a US citizen	1,573	69.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4,159	20.7%
French	1,895	9.5%
Arab	761	3.8%
Norwegian	258	1.3%
Irish	246	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	164	0.8%
Polish	144	0.7%
German	51	0.3%
Dutch	6	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	97.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19422

What city is ZIP code 19422 in?

ZIP code 19422 is primarily assigned to Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 19422 in?

ZIP code 19422 falls within Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 19422?

71% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 19422 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 19422 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 19422 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 19422 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 19422?

The median household income in ZIP code 19422 is $153,042, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 19422 in?

ZIP code 19422 observes the EST timezone.