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U.S. ZIP Code · PA19438

Montgomery County · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

Typical home value

$536,955[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.5%
5-year / yr
+5.7%
10-year / yr
+5.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+89.0%
vs metro
+34.2%
vs state
+129.9%
ZIP 19438 location in PA
Location of ZIP 19438 in PA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 19438 is worth $536,955 — 34.2% above the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,916 a month — a 4.3% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,916[2]
Gross yield
4.3%[2]
Cap rate
2.6%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$7,487[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Montgomery County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
No Rating
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
25,438[3]
Median household income
$138,134[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Montgomery County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-354[5]
Moved in
22,400
Moved out
22,754

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
4
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
0
  • Indian Valley MS

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Souderton Area SD

    747 students

  • General Nash El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · North Penn SD

    455 students

  • Salford Hills El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Souderton Area SD

    440 students

  • Oak Ridge El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Souderton Area SD

    405 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.6%
Annual rent$22,997

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,715
Loan principal$429,564
Down payment$107,391
Total interest paid$547,885

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.97
Monthly cost to own$3,785
Monthly rent$1,916

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
43rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
18th percentile[2]
Property tax
53rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 19438?
The typical home in 19438 is worth $536,955, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 19438?
Home values in 19438 are up 2.5% over the past year, and up 5.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 19438?
A typical home in 19438 rents for about $1,916 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 19438?
The effective property tax rate in 19438 is 1.4% — roughly $7,487 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 19438?
ZIP code 19438 has a population of 25,438 and a median household income of $138,134.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Skippack CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $535,585
    Gross yield
  • Montgomeryville CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $534,685
    Gross yield
    4.1%
  • Middletown, DE

    Typical home
    $534,075
    Gross yield
    6.2%
  • Montgomeryville CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $540,034
    Gross yield
  • Penn Wynne CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $533,710
    Gross yield
    3.8%
  • Juliustown CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $531,826
    Gross yield

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