19490
Zip code 19490: Worcester, Pennsylvania
Population
507
Median household income
—
U.S. $81K
Median home value
$1.2M
U.S. $333K
Median rent
—
U.S. $1,413
Median age
49.4
U.S. 38.9
Land area
0.7 sq mi
697 people/sq mi
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 19490
19490 is a suburban zip code in Worcester, Pennsylvania (Montgomery County), covering 0.7 sq mi of land. About 507 people live here, or 697 per square mile. The median resident is 49.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
0% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $1,215,400. 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 16 minutes each way, and 22% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in engineering and science; arts, media and sports; and education. 57% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 19490 compares
Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile
- 99thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · PA 69.3%58th of 1,698 in PA
- Residents under 1836.1%99thU.S. 22% · PA 20.4%53rd of 1,707 in PA
- Median earnings per worker$110,81599thStrengthU.S. $49,666 · PA $50,5999th of 1,693 in PA
- 99thU.S. 10% · PA 8.2%5th of 1,704 in PA
- Per capita income$96,89598thStrengthU.S. $44,673 · PA $44,35524th of 1,707 in PA
- Median home value$1,215,40098thU.S. $332,700 · PA $254,5004th of 1,628 in PA
- Median age49.494thU.S. 38.9 · PA 40.9405th of 1,707 in PA
- 92ndStrengthU.S. 35.7% · PA 35.2%85th of 1,706 in PA
- Work from home22.1%83rdU.S. 15.1% · PA 15.6%193rd of 1,704 in PA
- 63rdU.S. 17.2% · PA 19.5%1,151st of 1,707 in PA
- Population density697/sq mi37thU.S. 95/sq mi · PA 291/sq mi570th of 1,707 in PA
- 34thU.S. 14.1% · PA 7.7%352nd of 1,707 in PA
- 17thU.S. 14.5% · PA 11.5%1,067th of 1,704 in PA
- Diversity index19.912thU.S. 61.4 · PA 44.6677th of 1,707 in PA
- 3rdStrengthU.S. 0.483 · PA 0.4741,388th of 1,697 in PA
- Average commute16 min2ndStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · PA 26.3 min1,561st of 1,596 in PA
- Population5071stU.S. 334,922,499 · PA 13,018,6391,334th of 1,707 in PA
- 1stStrengthU.S. 12.5% · PA 11.7%1,675th of 1,699 in PA
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · PA 5.3%1,624th of 1,704 in PA
- Broadband access67.4%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · PA 89.7%1,640th of 1,698 in PA
- 1stStrengthU.S. 8.4% · PA 5.6%1,655th of 1,705 in PA
- Veterans0%1stU.S. 6.2% · PA 6.1%1,681st of 1,707 in PA
- 1stU.S. 10.1% · PA 9.2%1,651st of 1,699 in PA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · PA 3.6%1,552nd of 1,704 in PA
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · PA 11.5%1,667th of 1,704 in PA
| Measure | 19490 | Montgomery | PA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeownership rateStrength | 100% | 71.4% | 69.3% | 65.2% | 58th of 1,698 | |
| Residents under 18 | 36.1% | 21.3% | 20.4% | 22% | 53rd of 1,707 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $110,815 | $65,939 | $50,599 | $49,666 | 9th of 1,693 | |
| Self-employed workers | 57% | 8.9% | 8.2% | 10% | 5th of 1,704 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $96,895 | $62,159 | $44,355 | $44,673 | 24th of 1,707 | |
| Median home value | $1,215,400 | $436,700 | $254,500 | $332,700 | 4th of 1,628 | |
| Median age | 49.4 | 41.2 | 40.9 | 38.9 | 405th of 1,707 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherStrength | 64.2% | 53% | 35.2% | 35.7% | 85th of 1,706 | |
| Work from home | 22.1% | 23.3% | 15.6% | 15.1% | 193rd of 1,704 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 18.3% | 18.8% | 19.5% | 17.2% | 1,151st of 1,707 | |
| Population density | 697/sq mi | 1,797/sq mi | 291/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 570th of 1,707 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 6.1% | 11.5% | 7.7% | 14.1% | 352nd of 1,707 | |
| Government workers | 9.8% | 9% | 11.5% | 14.5% | 1,067th of 1,704 | |
| Diversity index | 19.9 | 46.8 | 44.6 | 61.4 | 677th of 1,707 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.354 | 0.473 | 0.474 | 0.483 | 1,388th of 1,697 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 16 min | 27.8 min | 26.3 min | 26.4 min | 1,561st of 1,596 | |
| Population | 507 | 867,573 | 13,018,639 | 334,922,499 | 1,334th of 1,707 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 0% | 6.5% | 11.7% | 12.5% | 1,675th of 1,699 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 1,624th of 1,704 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 67.4% | 94.3% | 89.7% | 91% | 1,640th of 1,698 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 0% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 8.4% | 1,655th of 1,705 | |
| Veterans | 0% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 1,681st of 1,707 | |
| Housing vacancy | 0% | 4.2% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 1,651st of 1,699 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 3.8% | 1,552nd of 1,704 | |
| Healthcare workers | 0% | 10.4% | 11.5% | 9.7% | 1,667th of 1,704 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
0%Under 5
36%5–17
0%18–24
0%25–34
5%35–44
31%45–54
9%55–64
3%65–74
15%75+
Median age
49.4
Under 18
36.1%
65 and over
18.3%
Race and ethnicity
- White89%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian6%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial5%
Diversity index
19.9
U.S. 61.4
Foreign-born
6.1%
U.S. 14.1%
Born in state
49.7%
Language spoken at home (households)
English only
92%
Spanish
0%
Other Indo-European
0%
Asian / Pacific
8%
Other
0%
Households
- Households
- 190
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Family households
- 67.4%
- Married couples
- 67.4%
- Living alone
- 32.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 0%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
<$25k
0%
$25–50k
8%
$50–75k
0%
$75–100k
33%
$100–150k
0%
$150–200k
0%
$200k+
59%
Median household income
19490
—
Montgomery Co.
$113,915
Pennsylvania
$77,971
United States
$80,734
Per capita income
$96,895
U.S. $44,673
Poverty rate
0%
U.S. 12.5%
Households earning $150K+
58.9%
U.S. 23%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
U.S. 0.483
Housing
Median home value
19490
$1,215,400
Montgomery Co.
$436,700
Pennsylvania
$254,500
United States
$332,700
Median gross rent
19490
—
Montgomery Co.
$1,683
Pennsylvania
$1,209
United States
$1,413
Types of housing
Single-family
100%
2–4 units
0%
5–19 units
0%
20+ units
0%
Mobile home
0%
Boat, RV, van
0%
- Housing units
- 190
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Vacant
- 0%
- Median year built
- 1984
- Median rooms
- 9 or more
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- —
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- —
- Home value to income
- —
Work and commute
How people get to work
Drove alone
78%
Carpooled
0%
Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Bicycle
0%
Worked from home
22%
Other
0%
Commute time (one way)
<10 min
32%
10–19
29%
20–29
14%
30–44
26%
45–59
0%
60+
0%
Average commute
16 min
U.S. 26.4 min
Unemployment
0%
U.S. 5.2%
In labor force
58.8%
U.S. 63.5%
Jobs and careers
What employed residents do, wherever they work
Occupations
Engineering and science
33%
Arts, media and sports
25%
Education
20%
Cleaning and personal care
11%
Management
10%
Business and finance
0%
Computer and math
0%
Legal and social services
0%
Healthcare
0%
Police and fire
0%
Food service
0%
Sales
0%
Office and admin
0%
Construction and repair
0%
Farming, fishing and forestry
0%
Production
0%
Transportation and moving
0%
Industries
Education
45%
Professional and technical services
22%
Manufacturing
21%
Arts and recreation
11%
Health care and social assistance
0%
Retail
0%
Construction
0%
Restaurants and hotels
0%
Finance, insurance and real estate
0%
Transportation, warehousing and utilities
0%
Public administration
0%
Admin, support and management
0%
Other services
0%
Wholesale
0%
Information
0%
Agriculture and mining
0%
Median earnings per worker
$110,815
U.S. $49,666
Self-employed
57%
U.S. 10%
Government workers
9.8%
U.S. 14.5%
Nonprofit workers
10.6%
U.S. 8.8%
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 19490 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $112,283 | $74,888 |
| Service | — | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | — | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | — | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
No diploma
0%
High school
36%
Some college
0%
Associate's
0%
Bachelor's
15%
Graduate
49%
- High school graduate or higher
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.2%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 49.1%
- Households with broadband
- 67.4%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 58.9%
- No internet access
- 32.6%
- Without health insurance
- 0%
- Limited-English households
- 8.4%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Worcester
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Montgomery County
- Center point
- 40.1967° N, 75.3540° W
- Land area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 19490
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19404 | Norristown, PA · PO box | 1.1 mi | — |
| 19407 | Audubon, PA · PO box | 1.1 mi | — |
| 19450 | Lederach, PA · PO box | 1.1 mi | — |
| 19451 | Mainland, PA · PO box | 1.1 mi | — |
| 19484 | Valley Forge, PA · PO box | 1.1 mi | — |
| 19423 | Cedars, PA · PO box | 1.5 mi | — |
| 19486 | West Point, PA · PO box | 2.8 mi | — |
| 19443 | Kulpsville, PA · PO box | 3.1 mi | — |
| 19409 | Fairview Village, PA · PO box | 3.2 mi | — |
| 19474 | Skippack, PA | 3.3 mi | — |
| 19446 | Lansdale, PA | 3.5 mi | $106,310 |
| 19403 | Norristown, PA | 3.6 mi | $104,071 |
Questions about 19490
What city is zip code 19490?
19490 is assigned to Worcester, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 19490 in?
19490 is in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of 19490?
About 507 people live in 19490, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 19490 in?
19490 is in Eastern Time.
What zip codes are near 19490?
The closest zip codes to 19490 are 19404, 19407, 19450, 19451, 19484.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 19490, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.