19401 ZIP Code — Norristown, PA
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 19401 is located in Norristown, Pennsylvania, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 6.15 square miles and serves a population of 42,908 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 610/484.
About ZIP code 19401
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $210,100. Renters make up the majority at 57%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $64,527. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
42,908
population
6.15
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
19401 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 19401
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19401. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Norristown | Acceptable |
| Norristown | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
19405 Bridgeport (2.1 mi)
19403 Norristown (2.9 mi)
19462 Plymouth Meeting (3.1 mi)
19422 Blue Bell (3.3 mi)
19424 Blue Bell (3.7 mi)
19428 Conshohocken (3.8 mi)
19429 Conshohocken (3.9 mi)
19406 King Of Prussia (4.2 mi)
19444 Lafayette Hill (5.3 mi)
19455 North Wales (6.2 mi)
19031 Flourtown (6.3 mi)
19426 Collegeville (6.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 42,908 |
| Population density | 6,977 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 091 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.15 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.1311 |
| Longitude | -75.3316 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 610/484 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.8% | 25.5% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.7% | 28.0% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.3% | 30.5% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.3% | 16.0% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
42,908
Population
6,977
People per sq mi
35.4
Median age
$64,527
Median household income
$31,523
Per capita income
$210,100
Median home value
$1,324
Median monthly rent
43.2%
Home ownership
16.8%
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment
8,818
Housing units
28.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,546
Under 5
1,561
1,380
5–9
1,392
1,184
10–14
1,195
1,618
15–19
1,633
1,532
20–24
1,546
3,288
25–34
3,318
3,205
35–44
3,235
2,522
45–54
2,544
1,177
55–59
1,187
1,212
60–64
1,223
1,571
65–74
1,585
726
75–84
732
396
85+
400
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,010 | 23.3% |
| 18 and over | 32,898 | 76.7% |
| 65 and over | 5,410 | 12.6% |
| Median age | 35.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
35.6%
Black or African American
25.5%
Hispanic or Latino
13.5%
Two or more races
12%
Other race
8.1%
Asian
3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,671 | 35.6% |
| Black or African American | 12,662 | 25.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,703 | 13.5% |
| Two or more races | 5,932 | 12% |
| Other race | 4,014 | 8.1% |
| Asian | 1,683 | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 893 | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 53 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.8% | 25.5% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.7% | 28.0% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.3% | 30.5% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.3% | 16.0% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
5.0%
$10k–$15k
4.6%
$15k–$25k
9.8%
$25k–$35k
9.7%
$35k–$50k
12.8%
$50k–$75k
13.3%
$75k–$100k
15.5%
$100k–$150k
18.5%
$150k–$200k
5.4%
$200k+
5.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.4% |
| $200k+ | 5.4% |
| Median income | $64,527 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.6%
$50k–$100k
5.6%
$100k–$150k
10.5%
$150k–$200k
26.3%
$200k–$300k
35.8%
$300k–$500k
17.9%
$500k–$1M
0.9%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $210,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,324 |
| Owner occupied | 43.2% |
| Renter occupied | 56.8% |
| Vacant | 9.3% |
| Single-family detached | 20.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 16.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.80 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 17.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 28.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 18.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.3% |
| 3 or more | 11.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 50.4% |
| Electricity | 38.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.7% |
| Fuel oil | 9.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,373 | 32.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,244 | 7.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,731 | 22.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,147 | 37.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,108 | 31.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,988 | 24.2% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 49.0% | 43.5% |
| Married | 37.4% | 34.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 12.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.7%
Some HS, no diploma
6.9%
HS graduate
33.8%
Some college, no degree
16.5%
Associate's degree
9.0%
Bachelor's degree
17.0%
Graduate / professional
11.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 614 | 6.4% |
| Kindergarten | 533 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 4,071 | 42.2% |
| High school | 2,434 | 25.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,996 | 20.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.7%
Retail trade
16.6%
Professional & management
13.8%
Manufacturing
9.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.8%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Construction
5.7%
Other services
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Public administration
3.7%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.2% |
| Service | 18.8% |
| Sales & office | 20.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.8% |
| Production & transportation | 14.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.9% |
| Government | 7.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.3% |
| Carpool | 11.1% |
| Public transit | 5.9% |
| Walk | 4.5% |
| Work from home | 10.5% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.6 |
Poverty
All people
16.8%
Under 18 years
22.6%
18 and over
15.1%
Married-couple families
6.4%
Female-led households
26.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.3% |
| Retirement income | 19.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 21.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| High blood pressure | 32.3% |
| High cholesterol | 28.7% |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 24.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.9% |
| Binge drinking | 16.3% |
| No physical activity | 28.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.4% |
| Depression | 20.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.0% |
| Poor mental health | 16.5% |
| Poor physical health | 11.4% |
| No health insurance | 17.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.4% |
| Visited dentist | 56.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.8% |
| Teeth loss | 16.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,345 | 4.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.6% |
| 18–64 years | 12.4% |
| 65 and over | 31.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 58.1% |
| Public insurance | 40.6% |
| No insurance | 11.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 39,801 | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 4,714 | 11.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,564 | 9.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 381 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 449 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,168 | 84.3% |
| Born in same state | 34,686 | 80.8% |
| Born in different state | 28,235 | 65.8% |
| Foreign born | 1,482 | 3.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,740 | 15.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,545 | 37.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,975 | 9.3% |
| Arab | 1,853 | 4.3% |
| French | 1,800 | 4.2% |
| Norwegian | 336 | 0.8% |
| English | 186 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 91 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 68 | 0.2% |
| German | 45 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 21 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.4% |
| Internet access | 93.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19401
What city is ZIP code 19401 in?
ZIP code 19401 is primarily assigned to Norristown, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 19401 in?
ZIP code 19401 falls within Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Is ZIP code 19401 mostly rentals?
57% of occupied units in ZIP code 19401 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19401?
17% of residents in ZIP code 19401 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 19401?
ZIP code 19401 has an estimated population of 42,908 residents, with a density of 6,976 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19401?
The median home value in ZIP code 19401 is $210,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 19401 in?
ZIP code 19401 observes the EST timezone.