City

Bala Cynwyd, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Montgomery County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥10,439Population
💰$143,781Median HH Income▲ 88% above avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$616,000Median Home Value▲ 121% above avg
🎓75.2%College Grads▲ 94% above avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.5%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 11.1%Asian: 6.1%Other: 3.4%Race
White76.5%
Hispanic1.5%
Black11.1%
Asian6.1%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
22%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads75.2% ▲ 94% above avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma79 (1.3%)
HS Graduate668 (10.8%)
Some College342 (5.5%)
Associates447 (7.2%)
Bachelors379 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree4,280 (69.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 10.8%Some College: 5.5%Associates: 7.2%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 69.1%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad10.8%
Some College5.5%
Associates7.2%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate69.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.7%Renter: 28.3%Tenure
Owner71.7%
Renter28.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
68%

Financials

Median HH Income$143,781 ▲ 88% above avg
Median Home Value$616,000 ▲ 121% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,791/mo
Total Housing Units4,453
Vacant Units237

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
35%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
62%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
30%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
62%
About Bala Cynwyd, PA

Bala Cynwyd is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Montgomery County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,439 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, Bala Cynwyd is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $143,781 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bala Cynwyd is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $616,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,791 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bala Cynwyd is highly educated. 75.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (76.48%).

Bala Cynwyd, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Bala Cynwyd
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19004 10,439 $143,781 $616,000 $1,791 4.8% 75.2% 71.7%