The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 19438 sells for about $521,000, or $255 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 16 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,790 a month.
ZIP 19438 — Harleysville
The 19438 housing market is currently a very hot seller's market, characterized by low inventory and rapid turnover. Median home values have seen steady appreciation, and homes are frequently selling at or above the asking price. Strong demand from families and professionals continues to drive market activity despite limited supply.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with access to quality schools and a relatively short commute to regional employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 16 days on market with 1.9 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
28% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 101% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.1% · poverty 6.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 19438, Montgomery County PA
The area is served by the Souderton Area School District, which is generally well-regarded within the region.
The area maintains a suburban character with ongoing residential development and proximity to major employment hubs in Montgomery County.
Property taxes are levied by Montgomery County, the local township, and the Souderton Area School District, with rates determined by annual assessments.
Residents typically commute via PA-63 and PA-113 toward employment centers in Lansdale, King of Prussia, and Philadelphia.
The area features local parks such as W. Brooke Evans Park and proximity to the Perkiomen Trail for outdoor recreation.
The rental market is tight with limited inventory, reflecting strong demand for suburban housing in the Harleysville area.
The local economy is driven by a mix of professional services, healthcare, and retail, with many residents commuting to larger employment centers in Montgomery County.
The area is primarily car-dependent, with access to major regional highways including the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Ongoing residential development continues to shape the landscape, with focus on maintaining suburban density standards.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes from Souderton Area School District and local municipal levies.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local community park with recreational facilities.
Regional trail system providing extensive walking and biking paths.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).