City

Norristown, PA

3 ZIP codes  ·  Montgomery County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥87,066Population
💰$85,487Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$291,348Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓47.4%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.2%Hispanic: 17%Black: 18.2%Asian: 6.2%Other: 3.9%Race
White54.2%
Hispanic17.0%
Black18.2%
Asian6.2%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
29%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads47.4% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma824 (1.4%)
HS Graduate18,149 (31%)
Some College5,082 (8.7%)
Associates6,279 (10.7%)
Bachelors4,828 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree23,369 (39.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 31%Some College: 8.7%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 39.9%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad31.0%
Some College8.7%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate39.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.9%Renter: 41.1%Tenure
Owner58.9%
Renter41.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,487 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$291,348 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,517/mo
Total Housing Units37,956
Vacant Units2,190

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
57%
About Norristown, PA

Norristown is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Montgomery County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 87,066 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.79 years.

Economically, Norristown is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,487 is near the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Norristown is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $291,348, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,517 per month.

The population of Norristown is well-educated. 47.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (54.24%).

Norristown, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Norristown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19401 43,099 $68,646 $225,700 $1,392 5.5% 39.0% 44.2%
19403 43,967 $101,996 $355,700 $1,640 4.6% 55.7% 73.4%