19525 ZIP Code — Gilbertsville, PA
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 19525 is located in Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 17.10 square miles and serves a population of 17,090 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 610.
About ZIP code 19525
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $361,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $132,966. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
17,090
population
17.10
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
19525 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 19525
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19525. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Gilbertsville | Acceptable |
| Gilbertsville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
19435 Frederick (1.7 mi)
18074 Perkiomenville (3.8 mi)
19464 Pottstown (4 mi)
19492 Zieglerville (5.1 mi)
19505 Bechtelsville (5.1 mi)
19512 Boyertown (5.9 mi)
19503 Bally (6.2 mi)
19504 Barto (6.4 mi)
19473 Schwenksville (6.6 mi)
18076 Red Hill (6.7 mi)
18073 Pennsburg (7.5 mi)
18054 Green Lane (7.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 17,090 |
| Population density | 999 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 091 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 17.10 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.3107 |
| Longitude | -75.5838 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 610 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 13.3% | 25.5% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.1% | 28.0% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 44.6% | 30.5% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 15.0% | 16.0% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
17,090
Population
999
People per sq mi
39.9
Median age
$132,966
Median household income
$48,465
Per capita income
$361,600
Median home value
$1,134
Median monthly rent
92.5%
Home ownership
4.7%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
5,548
Housing units
47.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
586
Under 5
573
659
5–9
645
790
10–14
772
576
15–19
564
476
20–24
465
604
25–34
590
1,320
35–44
1,291
1,546
45–54
1,511
402
55–59
392
536
60–64
524
740
65–74
723
315
75–84
307
93
85+
90
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,735 | 27.7% |
| 18 and over | 12,355 | 72.3% |
| 65 and over | 2,268 | 13.3% |
| Median age | 39.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.1%
Two or more races
3.2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.9%
Asian
1.9%
Black or African American
1.3%
Other race
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,869 | 91.1% |
| Two or more races | 554 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 332 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 330 | 1.9% |
| Black or African American | 222 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 98 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 13.3% | 25.5% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.1% | 28.0% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 44.6% | 30.5% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 15.0% | 16.0% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
1.3%
$10k–$15k
0.6%
$15k–$25k
3.7%
$25k–$35k
4.7%
$35k–$50k
3.8%
$50k–$75k
10.9%
$75k–$100k
11.1%
$100k–$150k
23.7%
$150k–$200k
20.1%
$200k+
20.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 3.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 20.1% |
| $200k+ | 20.2% |
| Median income | $132,966 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.4%
$50k–$100k
1.2%
$100k–$150k
1.0%
$150k–$200k
1.9%
$200k–$300k
19.4%
$300k–$500k
62.9%
$500k–$1M
10.7%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $361,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,134 |
| Owner occupied | 92.5% |
| Renter occupied | 7.5% |
| Vacant | 2.6% |
| Single-family detached | 86.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 7.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.99 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 17.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 23.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 6.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 42.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.3% |
| 3 or more | 32.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 42.7% |
| Electricity | 29.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.8% |
| Fuel oil | 18.0% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,217 | 72.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 304 | 5.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 460 | 7.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 844 | 14.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,625 | 45.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,447 | 24.8% |
| Average household size | 2.93 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.7% | 20.5% |
| Married | 64.9% | 65.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 5.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
2.9%
HS graduate
27.8%
Some college, no degree
11.6%
Associate's degree
9.1%
Bachelor's degree
31.8%
Graduate / professional
15.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 47.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 372 | 8.0% |
| Kindergarten | 182 | 3.9% |
| Elementary school | 2,329 | 50.4% |
| High school | 1,015 | 22.0% |
| College / grad school | 726 | 15.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.4%
Manufacturing
15.8%
Professional & management
12.4%
Finance & real estate
9.6%
Retail trade
9.5%
Construction
8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.9%
Other services
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Public administration
2.9%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.8% |
| Service | 11.8% |
| Sales & office | 22.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.5% |
| Production & transportation | 9.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.3% |
| Government | 11.0% |
| Self-employed | 3.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.9% |
| Carpool | 5.7% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Work from home | 13.2% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.8 |
Poverty
All people
4.7%
Under 18 years
7.7%
18 and over
3.6%
Married-couple families
1.3%
Female-led households
23.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.3% |
| Retirement income | 19.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 1.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.7% |
| High blood pressure | 27.4% |
| High cholesterol | 30.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 24.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.4% |
| Binge drinking | 19.2% |
| No physical activity | 17.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.0% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 8.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.4% |
| Visited dentist | 72.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.3% |
| Teeth loss | 9.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 830 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.5% |
| Under 18 | 2.0% |
| 18–64 years | 5.2% |
| 65 and over | 21.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 87.8% |
| Public insurance | 21.6% |
| No insurance | 1.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,931 | 93.2% |
| Spanish | 127 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 20 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 55 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,471 | 96.4% |
| Born in same state | 16,316 | 95.5% |
| Born in different state | 14,016 | 82.0% |
| Foreign born | 155 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 619 | 3.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 391 | 63.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,065 | 17.9% |
| French | 1,587 | 9.3% |
| Arab | 753 | 4.4% |
| English | 94 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 94 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 71 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 23 | 0.1% |
| German | 12 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 9 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.1% |
| Internet access | 96.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19525
What city is ZIP code 19525 in?
ZIP code 19525 is primarily assigned to Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 19525 in?
ZIP code 19525 falls within Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Is ZIP code 19525 mostly owner-occupied?
93% of occupied units in ZIP code 19525 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 19525?
47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 19525?
The median household income in ZIP code 19525 is $132,966, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19525?
The median home value in ZIP code 19525 is $361,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 19525 in?
ZIP code 19525 observes the EST timezone.