| ZIP Code | 19012 |
|---|---|
| City | Cheltenham |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Area Code | 215/445 |
| Elevation | 162 ft |
| Latitude | 40.059691 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.105874 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42091 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.0 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.03 |
| Below Poverty | 4.6% ▼ 54% below avg |
| College Grads | 54.7% ▲ 41% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ▲ 8% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 147 (3.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,077 (25%) |
| Some College | 367 (8.5%) |
| Associates | 360 (8.4%) |
| Bachelors | 469 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,882 (43.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $117,614 ▲ 54% above avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $320,600 ▲ 15% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,226/mo ↑ 6% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,314 |
| Vacant Units | 77 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.03 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,314 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 77 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.03 |
ZIP code 19012 is located in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania, within Montgomery County. With a population of 6,787, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40 years. Economically, 19012 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $117,614 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 19012 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $320,600 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,226 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 19012 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 39.5%. Residents are well-educated — 54.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.6%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 19012 stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 60%.
Overall, ZIP code 19012 in Cheltenham, PA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,787 residents, a median household income of $117,614, and a median home value of $320,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.