19490 ZIP Code — Worcester, PA

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 19490 is located in Worcester, Pennsylvania, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 0.73 square miles and serves a population of 274 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 215/267/445/484/610.

About ZIP code 19490

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character.

The gap between median ($250,001) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 38% 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. Remote work is prevalent — 42% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 69% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 19490 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

274
population
0.73
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
19490 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 19490

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City Status
Worcester Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 274
Population density 375 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 091
Geography
Land area 0.73 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 40.2011
Longitude -75.3469
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 215/267/445/484/610
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

274
Population
375
People per sq mi
49.8
Median age
$250,001
Median household income
$114,969
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
163
Housing units
69.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
23
10–14
18
27
15–19
22
62
45–54
49
17
60–64
14
23
75–84
19
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 189032.8%
18 and over18467.2%
65 and over4215.3%
Median age49.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or more races 5.5%
GroupCount%
White25889%
Hispanic or Latino165.5%
Two or more races165.5%

Household income

$75k–$100k 37.8%
$200k+ 62.2%
Range% of households
$75k–$100k37.8%
$200k+62.2%
Median income$250,001

Housing

Home values

$1M+ 100.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$0
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied100.0%
Renter occupied0.0%
Vacant31.9%
Single-family detached100.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms10.0
Avg household size (owned)2.47

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201931.9%
2000–20090.0%
1990–199932.5%
1980–19899.8%
1970–19790.0%
1960–19690.0%
1950–19590.0%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier25.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms25.8%
3 bedrooms0.0%
4 bedrooms9.8%
5+ bedrooms64.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle0.0%
2 vehicles0.0%
3 or more100.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas47.7%
Fuel oil52.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family6962.2%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse4237.8%
Female householder, no spouse00.0%
Households with children under 185347.7%
Households with seniors (65+)4237.8%
Average household size2.47

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married0.0%40.2%
Married62.2%59.8%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%0.0%
Divorced37.8%0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 0.0%
HS graduate 31.0%
Some college, no degree 0.0%
Associate's degree 0.0%
Bachelor's degree 8.7%
Graduate / professional 60.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher100.0%
Bachelor's or higher69.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school00.0%
High school90100.0%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 45.7%
Professional & management 41.7%
Manufacturing 12.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts100.0%
Service0.0%
Sales & office0.0%
Natural resources & construction0.0%
Production & transportation0.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector12.6%
Government0.0%
Self-employed87.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone58.3%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home41.7%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 0.0%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security37.8%
Retirement income37.8%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP0.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity0.0%
High blood pressure0.0%
High cholesterol0.0%
Diabetes0.0%
Heart disease0.0%
Stroke0.0%
Asthma0.0%
Arthritis0.0%
Kidney disease0.0%
Pulmonary disease0.0%
Cancer0.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking0.0%
Binge drinking0.0%
No physical activity0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep0.0%
Depression0.0%
Fair or poor health0.0%
Poor mental health0.0%
Poor physical health0.0%
No health insurance0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)0.0%
Visited dentist0.0%
Cholesterol screening0.0%
Teeth loss0.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans00.0%
Disability%
Any disability15.3%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years0.0%
65 and over100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance100.0%
Public insurance15.3%
No insurance0.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only274100.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)274100.0%
Born in same state274100.0%
Born in different state14854.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French21779.2%
AncestryCount%
Italian5720.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.5%
Internet access62.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19490

What city is ZIP code 19490 in?

ZIP code 19490 is primarily assigned to Worcester, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 19490 in?

ZIP code 19490 falls within Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 19490?

69% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 19490 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 19490 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 19490 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 19490 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 19490?

The median household income in ZIP code 19490 is $250,001, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 19490 in?

ZIP code 19490 observes the EST timezone.

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