| City: | Oaks, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Montgomery County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:46:39 PM |
| Population: | 302 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 484 / 610 / 835 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.1314, -75.4600 |
| Land Area: | 0.188 sq mi |
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Oaks operates as a PO Box ZIP code serving 302 residents in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The post office maintains 207 PO Boxes for 110 households, resulting in an adoption rate of 1.88—meaning the facility serves customers beyond the immediate ZIP boundaries. This isn't uncommon for small communities where residents from surrounding areas use the Oaks post office as their mailing address.
The ZIP covers just 0.21 square miles with a mix of urban and rural carrier routes. Egypt Road dominates the street network with 111 ZIP+4 records and unit designations, suggesting apartment or office complexes. Six other streets round out the area: Montgomery Avenue, West Avenue, Freedom Valley Drive, Cider Mill Road, Cherthes, and Mill Road. The median household income is $163,845 with a median home value of $587,500, reflecting the affluent suburbs of the greater Philadelphia area. The population's median age is 41.6 years, typical for established suburban communities.
Egypt Road overwhelmingly dominates the street network with 94% of all delivery records, suggesting the ZIP's mail volume concentrates in multi-unit buildings along this single corridor. The remaining streets—Montgomery Avenue, Freedom Valley Drive, Cider Mill Road, and Mill Road—carry minimal delivery volume. Street names like 'Egypt' and 'Mill' hint at colonial-era history common to southeastern Pennsylvania.
ZIP Code 19456 has 302 residents and 110 households (average 2.75 persons per household). The median age is 41.6 years, about the same as the state (41.0) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 37.4% male and 62.6% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (81.8%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (6.6%, slightly higher than the state average of 3.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 302Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 286Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,606.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $205,500Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 110Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $758,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.75Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.17Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 807 | 618 | 774 | 810 | 953 | 902 | 811 | 630 | 537 | 869 | 166 | 270 | 192 | 286 |
| Decennial Census | 737 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 302 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41.6
Male Median Age: 32.8
Female Median Age: 42.1
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | 5 | 14 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Female | 2 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 16 | 2 | 13 | 41 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 15 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 23 | 17 | 48 | 28 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| White: | 247 | 86.67% |
| Black: | 8 | 2.81% |
| Hispanic:* | 10 | 3.51% |
| Asian: | 20 | 7.02% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 285 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 113 | 37.42% | 32.8 years |
| Females: | 189 | 62.58% | 42.1 years |
| Total: | 302 | 100% | 41.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 255 | 89.16% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 10 | 3.50% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 21 | 10.84% |
| Total Population: | 286 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 255 | 89.16% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 31 | 10.84% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $205,500, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $92,539 (81.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $96,824. Family households earn a median of $250,001 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $250,001). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $141,250, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $141,250 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 49.8%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (88.5%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $112,961 | $49,970 | $118,689 | $118,537 | $118,239 | $120,799 | $104,688 | $106,057 | $108,676 | $66,891 | $129,563 | $0 | $0 | $205,500 |
| Median Family Income | $119,531 | $115,461 | $119,665 | $119,024 | $119,034 | $121,424 | $123,935 | $107,083 | $109,603 | $66,633 | $0 | $246,080 | $250,001 | $250,001 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $24,453 | $45,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $61,691 | $42,194 | $105,833 | $105,662 | $0 | $76,161 | $77,917 | $0 | $0 | $59,121 | $0 | $141,650 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $142,826 | $63,421 | $67,206 | $110,288 | $0 | $57,708 | $67,630 | $54,328 | $53,939 | $72,775 | $0 | $0 | $135,588 | $141,250 |
| Employed: | 122 | 49.80% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 123 | 50.20% |
| Total: | 245 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 108 | 88.52% |
| Service: | 6 | 4.92% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 8 | 6.56% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 122 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $758,600, which is far above the national median ($332,700), is up $466,000 (159.26%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $466,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 90.32% (54.46% with a mortgage, 45.54% free-and-clear) and renters 9.68% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $292,600 | $261,200 | $281,900 | $307,500 | $287,700 | $351,700 | $352,200 | $294,000 | $292,300 | $593,900 | $351,600 | $395,800 | $587,500 | $758,600 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 12 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 12 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 61 | 49.19% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 51 | 41.13% |
| Renter Occupied: | 12 | 9.68% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 124 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 124 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 124 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 112 | 90.32% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 12 | 9.68% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 124 | 100% |
In 2024, 71.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (56.25%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 7 | 3.03% |
| Some college, no degree: | 10 | 4.33% |
| Associate's degree: | 48 | 20.78% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 95 | 41.13% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 71 | 30.74% |
| Total: | 231 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 231 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 166 | 71.86% |
| Private Insurance: | 177 | 60.41% |
| Public Insurance: | 116 | 39.59% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 293 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 293 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 7 | 43.75% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 9 | 56.25% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 16 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 7 | 43.75% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 16 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 19456 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 73 business establishments, employing about 7,290 people with an annual payroll of $879,097,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 354Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 73Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $283,301,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $879,097,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 7,290Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 19456 is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, within the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 37980) and Pennsylvania's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 5,965,343 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 19456, and is subdivided into the Montgomery County-Bucks County-Chester County, PA division. It covers 0.188 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MDSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 37980Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | Montgomery County-Bucks County-Chester County, PA (CBSA Div 33874)Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 5,965,343Source: Census |
| MSA: | Philadelphia-Wilmington-Atlantic City, PA-NJ-DE-MD CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.188 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1517.84 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Philadelphia, PA-NJ PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 19456 is in the Spring-Ford Area School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.