Norristown, PA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Montgomery County Β· Pennsylvania

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Norristown based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Norristown
National Avg
Pennsylvania Avg
Population: 66Income: 43Home Value: 21Safety: 100Education: 22Median Age: 56Climate: 50Cost of Living: 58

Quick Stats

Population

35,782

2023 ACS

Median Income

$65,058

2023

Median Home Value

$205,100

2023

Median Rent

$1,337

2023

Median Age

33.7

Unemployment

5.3%

Cost of Living Index

116.8

100 = national avg

Norristown is a city in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 35,782 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Norristown is one of the communities in Pennsylvania.

The median household income in Norristown is $65,058, and the median home value is $205,100. The cost of living index is 116.8 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,337 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, and the median age is 33.7 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

35,782

Male

17,597

49.2%

Female

18,185

50.8%

Median Age

33.7

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

15.1%

High School or Higher

38.2%

Foreign Born

17.7%

Veterans

2.8%

Married

27.6%

Avg Household Size

2.7

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.632

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

Black

32.6%

Foreign Born

17.7%

White
32.2%
Black
32.6%
Asian
1.9%
Native American
2.9%
Pacific Islander
0.2%
Two or More
18.9%
Other
11.4%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

32.9%

11,772 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

67.1%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
6,760 (57.4%)
Puerto Rican
1,998 (17.0%)
Cuban
55 (0.5%)
Dominican
720 (6.1%)
Salvadoran
583 (5.0%)
Guatemalan
63 (0.5%)
Colombian
384 (3.3%)
Honduran
360 (3.1%)
Ecuadorian
86 (0.7%)
Other Hispanic
764 (6.5%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
241 (36.4%)
Chinese
14 (2.1%)
Filipino
127 (19.2%)
Vietnamese
111 (16.8%)
Korean
104 (15.7%)
Cambodian
52 (7.9%)
Other Asian
14 (2.1%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Chamorro
61 (95.3%)
Other Pacific Islander
3 (4.7%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
1,030 (99.9%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

33,063

English Only

69.0%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

8,325 speakers

Limited English

14.8%

Language Distribution

Spanish
8,325 (25.2%)
Other Indo-European
456 (1.4%)
Other Languages
340 (1.0%)
Other Asian
250 (0.8%)
Slavic Languages
233 (0.7%)
German
148 (0.4%)
Tagalog
127 (0.4%)
Vietnamese
97 (0.3%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
96 (0.3%)
Korean
94 (0.3%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

85.2%

Limited English Proficiency

14.8%

Spanish
49.8% limited English
Other Indo-European
7.2% limited English
Other Languages
78.5% limited English
Other Asian
59.6% limited English
Slavic Languages
12.9% limited English
German
46.6% limited English
Tagalog
11.8% limited English
Vietnamese
65.0% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
38.5% limited English
Korean
78.7% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

984

2.7% of population

Disability Rate

20.8%

205 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$42,911

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
11.8%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
18.9%
Vietnam
29.8%
Korea
5.0%
World War II
4.1%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
2.5%
35-54
20.9%
55-64
31.9%
65-74
22.8%
75+
21.8%

Male Veterans

791

80.4%

Female Veterans

193

19.6%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$42,911

Non-Veteran Income

$31,590

Difference

$11,321

35.8% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

205

Without Disability

779

Disability Rate

20.8%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

18,385

#1 Ancestry

Italian

10.8% (3,871)

#2 Ancestry

German

7.6% (2,728)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

6.8% (2,423)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Italian
10.8%
German
7.6%
Irish
6.8%
American
5.0%
West Indian
4.8%
Jamaican
3.5%
English
3.3%
Sub-Saharan African
3.0%
Polish
2.6%
Scottish
0.8%
Hungarian
0.5%
Ukrainian
0.5%
European
0.3%
British
0.3%
Dutch
0.2%
Scotch-Irish
0.2%
Welsh
0.2%
Danish
0.2%
Greek
0.1%
Lithuanian
0.1%

Families & Households

Total Households

13,121

Family Households

8,128

61.9%

Married Couples

4,079

31.1%

Non-Family Households

4,993

38.1%

Single Mother Households

2,986

22.8%

Single Father Households

1,063

8.1%

Living Alone

4,232

32.3%

Children Under 18

Total Children

7,248

In Married Couple

3,805

52.5%

With Single Mother

2,587

35.7%

With Single Father

856

11.8%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$71,630

Married Couple Income

$91,632

Single Mother Income

$45,610

Single Father Income

$79,417

Avg Family Size

2.7

Avg Non-Family Size

2.5

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

834

Grandparents Responsible

329

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$65,058

-11% vs national

Per Capita Income

$27,999

-25% vs national

Poverty Rate

19.0%

+39% vs national

Gini Index

0.4175

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

5.3%

+2% vs national

SNAP Recipients

25.4%

of households

How Norristown Compares

Norristown vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Norristown is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
22.8%
$25-50K
18.7%
$50-75K
15.8%
$75-100K
14.0%
$100-150K
20.1%
$150-200K
5.4%
$200K+
3.2%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

5.3%

+4% vs PA avg

Labor Force

19,455

Employed

18,414

Mean Commute

25 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

15.1%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

38.2%

of adults 25+

Median Age

33.7

Work from Home

9.4%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

116.8

100 = national avg

+16.8 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$51,412

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$121,520

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
143.2
Food
99.7
Transportation
106.8
Healthcare
99.8
Utilities
108.5

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,520

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,810

per month

The median household income in Norristown, PA is $65,058, which is 11.2% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $27,999. The poverty rate of 19.0% is higher than the PA state average of 11.3%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4175, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. The labor force is 19,455. 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 25 minutes, with 9.4% working from home. About 63.8% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 116.8, which is 16.8% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 143.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $51,412 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$325,000

Median List Price

$309,900

Price Per Sq Ft

$168

Days on Market

28

Active Inventory

61

Months of Supply

2.9

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$324,115

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,761

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

23.8%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

57.1%

Sale-to-List Ratio

100.6%

Seller's market

Sold Above Asking
23.8%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
57.1%
Listings with Price Drops
9.8%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 31.0%List Price ↑ 24.0%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

21

New Listings

39

Pending Sales

28

Homes Sold ↓ 32.3%New Listings ↑ 25.8%Pending ↓ 17.6%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$168

Median List $/SF

$199

Sale $/SF ↑ 21.7%List $/SF ↑ 51.9%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Norristown vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Norristown is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$205,100

Median Rent

$1,337

Total Housing Units

14,336

Vacancy Rate

8.5%

Owner Occupied

40.8%

Renter Occupied

59.2%

Median Property Tax

$4,705

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,556

Housing Types

Single Family
60.2%
Multi-Family
39.8%
Mobile Home
0.0%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$4,705

per year

Effective Tax Rate

2.29%

of home value

Median Home Value

$205,100

Estimated Mean Tax

$4,519

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($4,705) by the median home value ($205,100). In Norristown, PA, this works out to an effective rate of 2.29%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Norristown, PA is $325,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 28 days on the market. 23.8% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.9 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $168. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,761/month. About 40.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1955. There are 14,336 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $4,705. The effective tax rate is 2.29%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

4.53

per 1,000 residents

+74% vs national

Property Crime Rate

19.60

per 1,000 residents

+14% vs national

Total Crimes

863

2024

Violent Clearance

44%

cases solved

Property Clearance

12%

cases solved

YoY Change

+8.8%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Norristown Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Norristown vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Norristown is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↓ 31.1%Property ↓ 1.1%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Norristown police solve 100% of murder cases but only 9% of larceny/theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent30.08100.0%
RapeViolent70.2028.6%
RobberyViolent772.1523.4%
Aggravated AssaultViolent742.0764.9%
BurglaryProperty742.0729.7%
Larceny/TheftProperty43712.228.9%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty1905.3111.6%

Norristown, PA reported 162 violent crimes and 701 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 4.53 per 1,000 residents is 74.2% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 44% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 437 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 20.3% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20241627014.5319.60
20231496874.1619.19
20221627224.5120.12
20201385684.0216.54
20191705434.9415.77
20181405114.0514.80
20171875745.4416.70
20161496184.3317.95
20152276846.5819.82

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

96.8

Relatively High

Expected Annual Loss

97.6

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

19.8

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

92.7

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

29

Public Assistance

$88.3M

Individual Assistance

$29.6M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

8 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $91.7M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Remnants of Hurricane Ida β†’HurricaneSep 2021$21.3M$13.6M
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$59.6M$8.7M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm β†’SnowstormMar 2016β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2014β€”β€”
Hurricane Sandy β†’HurricaneJan 2013β€”β€”
Hurricane Sandy β†’HurricaneOct 2012β€”β€”
Tropical Storm Lee β†’FloodSep 2011$2.7M$1.2M
Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee β†’FloodSep 2011β€”β€”
Hurricane Irene β†’HurricaneSep 2011β€”$3.5M
Hurricane Irene β†’HurricaneAug 2011β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms β†’SnowstormApr 2010$3.2Mβ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides β†’Severe StormJun 2006β€”$272K
Hurricane Katrina β†’HurricaneSep 2005β€”β€”
Tropical Depression Ivan β†’HurricaneSep 2004β€”$1.2M
Severe Storms and Flooding Associated Wi… β†’Severe StormSep 2004β€”β€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormAug 2004β€”$1.2M
Snow β†’Severe StormMar 2003$1.4Mβ€”
Tropical Storm Allison β†’Severe StormJun 2001β€”β€”
Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarati… β†’HurricaneSep 1999β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 33 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

6,187

Total Claims Paid

$185,139,645

Avg Claim Payout

$29,924

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

28

Federal Funding

$21,230,731

Properties Protected

128

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.40

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine21$17,942,451
202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine2$397,500
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan1$37,499
200.3: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine1$250,650
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 200.5: Acquisition of Vacant Land1$626,203

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Norristown has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, strong wind, cold wave. The area has had 29 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (8 declarations). 6,187 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $88,250,428 in public assistance recovery funding. $29,603,582 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 28 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

β€”

Depression Rate

β€”

Diabetes Rate

β€”

Uninsured Rate

β€”

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Norristown has an obesity rate of β€”, which is .

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

1

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

0.7 mi

Suburban Community Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Suburban Community Hospital0.7 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Norristown State Hospital0.7 miPsychiatricβ€”β€”
Valley Forge Medical Center2.8 miAcute Care Hospitalsβ€”β€”
Eagleville Hospital2.8 miAcute Care Hospitalsβ€”β€”
Montgomery County Emergency Service2.8 miPsychiatricβ€”β€”

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

9

Pop. Served

99,247

Violations (5yr)

2

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
PA AMERICAN NORRISTOWN88,8850
PA AMERICAN AUDUBON8,2000
MT VILLAGE MHP7710
HEREFORD EST MHP7100
AWC VALLEY FORGE CROSSING MHP2500
CREEKVIEW MHP2002
HARRISONVILLE MOBILE HOME PARK1000
PAW BERRY HOLLOW700
WOODLAND MHP610

There are 9 water systems serving the area. 2 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

25 min

+6% vs national

Drive Alone

63.8%

-19% vs national

Public Transit

7.0%

+678% vs national

Work From Home

9.4%

+1% vs national

Carpool

12.8%

Walk / Bike

4.8%

combined

How Norristown's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

3

2023

6-Year Avg

2

fatalities/yr

Cyclist

1

Nighttime

1

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202333001
202222000
202133000
202011000
201922010
201811010

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Norristown, PA is 25 minutes, which is 6.0% above the national average of 23 minutes. 63.8% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 9.4% work from home, which is above the PA state average of 8.9%. Public transit is used by 7.0% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 12.8% of workers carpool. 4.4% walk to work. In 2023, there were 3 traffic fatalities from 3 fatal crashes.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.5%

of households

No Internet

10.3%

of households

Total Households

13,121

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
70.5%
Cellular Data Plan
79.9%
Satellite
4.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
15.5%
No Internet Access
10.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.3%

of households

Smartphone

88.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.2%

of households

Tablet

60.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.3%
Smartphone
88.7%
Desktop / Laptop
73.2%
Tablet
60.3%
Smartphone Only
13.6%
No Computer
5.7%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

17.8Β’

per kWh

-7% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

11.0Β’

per kWh

-29% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.9Β’

per kWh

-34% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$145

residential

-1% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

4% above the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Pennsylvania averages 17.8Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $145. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Norristown vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

9

Population Served

99,247

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
PA AMERICAN NORRISTOWNCommunitySurface water88,8850
PA AMERICAN AUDUBONCommunityPurchased surface water8,2000
MT VILLAGE MHPCommunityGround water7710
HEREFORD EST MHPCommunityGround water7100
AWC VALLEY FORGE CROSSING MHPCommunityGround water2500
CREEKVIEW MHPCommunityGround water2002
HARRISONVILLE MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water1000
PAW BERRY HOLLOWCommunityGround water700
WOODLAND MHPCommunityGround water610

87.6% of households in Norristown have broadband internet access. 70.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.3% of households have no internet access. 13.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 9 water systems, providing water to 99,247 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Norristown is located in Montgomery County, PA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Norristown.

Election Overview

Source: Montgomery County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

317,103

60.9%

GOP Votes

198,311

38.1%

Total Votes

520,906

Margin

D+22.8%

Shift from 2020

R+3.5pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+22.8%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024317,103198,311520,90660.9%38.1%D+22.8
2020319,511185,460510,15762.6%36.4%D+26.3
2016251,063160,803427,48958.7%37.6%D+21.1

In the 2024 presidential election, Montgomery County recorded 520,906 total votes. Democrats won the county with 60.9% of the vote compared to 38.1% for Republicans, a margin of D+22.8%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+3.5pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Montgomery County has shifted 1.7 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

199

Total Assets

$392.3M

Total Income

$333.5M

Per 10K Residents

55.6

nonprofits

-49.1% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

31

Median Assets

$556K

Oldest Active

1940

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
30
Human Services
22
Arts & Culture
17
Education
16
Mental Health
9
Youth Development
9
Animal-Related
7
Recreation & Sports
7
Crime & Legal
6
Housing & Shelter
6
Public Safety
4
Community Improvement
4
Public Benefit
4
Health Care
3
Employment
3
Philanthropy
3
Environment
2
Food & Agriculture
2
Civil Rights
2
Voluntary Health
1
Medical Research
1
International
1
Unknown
1
78.1%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $306.4M of $392.3M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Norristown

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
NORRISTOWN ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETYAnimal-Related$71.4M$17.8M1976
GAUDENZIA FOUNDATIONMental Health$68.1M$7.2M1981
GAUDENZIA INCMental Health$36.7M$112.1M1970
THE LINCOLN CENTER FOR FAMILY AND YOUTHHuman Services$36.3M$27.8M1985
ARCADIA FOUNDATIONβ€”$23.7M$6.0M1965
CENTRAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTHβ€”$18.3M$15.6M1960
MONTGOMERY COUNTY NORRISTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARYEducation$15.5M$15.6M1965
SPECIAL OLYMPICS PENNSYLVANIA INCβ€”$14.1M$13.7M1979
MONTGOMERY COUNTY MH-MR EMERGENCY SERVICEMental Health$11.3M$18.8M1974
DEVELOPEMENTAL ENTERPRISES CORPEmployment$11.0M$9.3M1972
LAUREL HOUSEHuman Services$10.1M$7.4M1982
MONTGOMERY COUNTY FOUNDATION FOR HANDICAPPED CHILDRENβ€”$8.8M$884K1959
THE REHABILITATION GROUP OF PENNSYLVANIA INCβ€”$7.2M$20.0M1990
ACLAMOHuman Services$6.3M$8.3M1977
LEGAL AID SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA INCCrime & Legal$6.2M$8.9M2001
ADAGP CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$5.0M$1.9M2003
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MONTGOMERY COUNTYArts & Culture$4.5M$645K2014
SENIOR ADULT ACTIVITIES CENTER OF MONTGOMERY COUNTYHuman Services$3.0M$1.7M1966
ELIZABETH B ELLIS FOUNDATION TRUSTβ€”$2.9M$939K1986
MONTGOMERY COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND INCβ€”$2.4M$990K1951
MONTGOMERY CHILD ADVOCACY PROJECTHuman Services$2.1M$1.5M2004
EXPLORATIONS PHP INCHealth Care$2.0M$2.6M2014
MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONHuman Services$2.0M$8.9M1969
KITTY COTTAGE ADOPTION CENTER INCAnimal-Related$1.9M$386K2001
THEATRE HORIZONArts & Culture$1.8M$1.2M2006
MONTGOMERY BAR FOUNDATIONCrime & Legal$1.5M$569K1987
JEFFERSON EAST INCHousing & Shelter$1.4M$414K1987
BEYOND BORDERS INCInternational$1.4M$2.7M1993
GENESIS HOUSING CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$1.3M$2.1M1995
HOPEWORX INCHealth Care$1.2M$2.6M1995
HANCOCK FIRE COβ€”$1.1M$99K1945
PATRICIAN SOCIETY OF CENTRAL NORRISTOWNβ€”$995K$2.6M1984
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER COMMUNITYHuman Services$907K$637K2015
MONTGOMERY COUNTY OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER INCEmployment$841K$689K1968
CECIL AND GRACE BEANS SOUP KITCHEN INCHuman Services$771K$210K2015
CENTRO DE CULTURA ARTE TRABAJO Y EDUCACIONHuman Services$714K$910K2009
VICTIM SERVICES CENTER OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY INCHuman Services$691K$1.5M1976
NORRISTOWN HOSPITALITY CENTERReligion$581K$604K1984
PENNSYLVANIA RECOVERY ORGANIZATIONS ALLIANCE INCMental Health$576K$970K2001
SAVOY COMPANY WESTERN SAVINGS FUND BUILDINGArts & Culture$575K$401K1961
PHILADELPHIA METRO WILDLIFE CENTER INCAnimal-Related$556K$298K2018
GLOBAL EXPLORATION FOR EDUCATORSORGANIZATIONEducation$513K$577K2007
GREATER NORRISTOWN SOCIETY FOR THE ARTSArts & Culture$451K$85K2023
LITERACY COUNCIL OF NORRISTOWN INCβ€”$394K$414K1988
MONTGOMERY HOSE AND STEAM FIRE ENGINE COMPANY NO 1Public Safety$381K$76K2022
EXPRESSIVE PATH INCHuman Services$343K$278K2014
CIRCLE LODGEMental Health$249K$1.2M1984
RESIDENTIAL OPTIONS II INCHuman Services$196K$41K1985
GREATER NORRISTOWN ART LEAGUEArts & Culture$169K$89K2000
REALITY SPEAKING INCHuman Services$167K$71K2021

Norristown, PA has 199 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $392.3M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 30 organizations. 31 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 55.6 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1940.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

536

Total Approved

$152.6M

Jobs Supported

4,161

Per 10K Residents

149.8

SBA loans

+103.9% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

85

Top Lender

Citizens Bank, National Association

105 loans

Top Industry

Other Services

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)96% of all loans

Loans

515

Total Amount

$138.8M

Avg Loan

$269,589

Median Loan

$100,000

SBA Guaranteed

$103.2M(74%)

Jobs Supported

3,764

5044% of all loans

Loans

21

Total Amount

$13.7M

Avg Loan

$654,143

Median Loan

$555,000

7(a) β€” 96%504 β€” 4%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

80

15% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$43.9M

29% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$549,128

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Other Services58 loans
NAICS 81
$13.2M
Accommodation & Food Services55 loans
NAICS 72
$18.2M
Construction49 loans
NAICS 23
$11.6M
Admin, Support & Waste Management45 loans
NAICS 56
$15.5M
Professional & Technical Services44 loans
NAICS 54
$6.7M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Bluesphere Advisors Llc2$4.0M
Jay Bhole Ridge Llc1$3.4M
Z Properties Jeffersonville Llc1$3.3M
Rgw Restoration Llc2$3.2M
Valley Forge Manufacturing Labs Llc1$3.1M
Health and Benefits Partners Llc4$2.5M
Mcgerman Inc1$2.3M
Galloglass Ii Llc1$2.3M
Vivian Hsu M.d. P.c.1$2.3M
Turtle Time Jrp 2 Llc1$2.2M

Norristown, PA has received 536 SBA loans totaling $152.6M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 515 loans (96% of the total), supporting 3,764 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 21 loans totaling $13.7M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Other Services. The most active SBA lender in Norristown is Citizens Bank, National Association with 105 loans. That works out to 149.8 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

43

Total Population

682,971

Avg Median Income

-$46,377,581

Avg Home Value

-$45,989,486

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
18936288$250,001$282,500N/A1.2
1900231,681$140,070$558,800$1,60520.2
1900314,411$116,142$441,400$1,6022.0
1900410,439$143,781$616,000$1,7912.7
1901022,004$143,986$788,700$1,8908.4
190257,417$183,586$606,000$2,8943.2
190315,166$143,323$519,000$1,3773.1
190347,084$164,531$611,400$1,5237.1
190353,779$250,001$1,388,300$3,5014.7
1903832,157$113,464$387,800$1,4078.2
190416,088$147,531$908,600$2,2503.3
190665,893$243,500$871,300$2,3191.3
1907210,352$175,833$776,500$1,9563.2
190757,779$117,356$415,400$1,2041.9
1908510,679$250,001$1,007,400N/A6.2
1908733,770$165,451$693,200$2,13015.6
1909615,136$186,648$711,600$2,1073.5
1911810,231$105,667$688,000$1,7723.2
1911928,566$81,609$326,600$1,2913.4
191275,797$99,792$298,900$1,7650.6
1912837,018$89,639$330,800$1,5637.0
1915023,582$61,257$225,400$1,2821.5
193018,319$157,500$537,300$1,8023.6
1931211,901$199,107$805,400$1,6789.6
193337,616$157,083$688,700$1,8333.7
1940143,099$68,646$225,700$1,3926.2
1940343,967$101,996$355,700$1,64022.4
194055,167$78,777$314,700$1,4831.0
1940629,388$109,944$393,600$1,98313.4
1942220,068$153,344$572,600$2,15112.3
1942643,284$151,030$471,200$1,93234.0
1942820,225$116,566$445,900$1,9007.3
19436544$57,125N/A$3,5010.2
19437625$210,134N/AN/A1.2
1944411,070$153,647$497,800$2,1784.8
1944661,608$103,875$415,400$1,73822.6
194531,421$73,826$255,600$1,7610.7
1945428,141$114,323$438,200$1,76212.3
19456192N/A$587,500N/A0.2
1946216,215$133,942$452,400$1,7718.3
19474286N/A$327,000N/A0.1
1947785N/AN/AN/A0.1
19490433$250,001$1,213,800N/A0.7

Norristown, PA has 43 ZIP codes with a combined population of 682,971. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$46,377,581. The average median home value is -$45,989,486. The average median monthly rent is -$108,525,556.

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