Housing data for King of Prussia, PA
King of Prussia, PA has an estimated 25,857 residents and 12,528 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County.
54.0% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $2,077 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+21.3%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 25,857 (±642)
- Housing units
- 12,528 (±443)
- Households that rent
- 54.0%
- Median gross rent
- $2,077
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +21.3%
What stands out in King of Prussia
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 55.2% (±3.2 points) in King of Prussia, higher than in Montgomery County (19.1%).
Households that rent: 54.0% (±2.6 points) in King of Prussia, higher than in Montgomery County (28.6%).
Households that moved in since 2020: 39.5% (±4.1 points) in King of Prussia, higher than in Montgomery County (20.9%).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 6.2% (±1.6 points) in King of Prussia, lower than in Montgomery County (14.5%).
- Types of homes in King of Prussia
- Renters and owners in King of Prussia
- How long people stay in King of Prussia
- Heating fuel in King of Prussia
Housing in King of Prussia at a glance
- Median rent: $2,077 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $2,228 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 39.9% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 54.0% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $117,912 median household income
- Home values: $436,200 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $2,323 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $3,951 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 55.2% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 42.0% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 53.0% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 7.4% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 46.2% heat with electricity
- Commute and cars: 24.3 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: +21.3% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 39.5% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 4.2% of homes have more than 1 person per room
- Fair Market Rent: $2,600 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 19406)
King of Prussia against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| King of Prussia | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 25,857 (±642) | 867,573 (exact) | 13,018,639 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 12,528 (±443) | 350,351 (±250) | 5,806,452 (±672) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 54.0% (±2.6 points) | 28.6% (±0.6 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $2,077 (±$78) | $1,683 (±$19) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $117,912 (±$7,868) | $113,915 (±$1,905) | $77,971 (±$342) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $436,200 (±$14,335) | $436,700 (±$2,838) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,951 (±$177) | $5,875 (±$49) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 53.0% (±4.1 points) | 61.1% (±1.0 points) | 67.3% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 24.3 minutes (±1.5) | 27.8 minutes (±0.3) | 26.3 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 95.6% (±1.4 points) | 94.3% (±0.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 36.3 years (±1.7) | 41.2 years (±0.2) | 40.9 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
King of Prussia covers 8.5 square miles of land, about 3,044 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How King of Prussia has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 21,313 (±300) | 25,857 (±642) | +21.3% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 10,322 (±261) | 12,528 (±443) | +21.4% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $1,456 (±$47) | $2,077 (±$78) | +42.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $320,800 (±$6,853) | $436,200 (±$14,335) | +36.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $90,136 (±$3,327) | $117,912 (±$7,868) | +30.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,021 (±$73) | $2,323 (±$98) | +14.9% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,387 (±$68) | $3,951 (±$177) | +16.7% | Down after inflation |
| Households that rent | 43.5% (±2.1 points) | 54.0% (±2.6 points) | +10.5 percentage points | Measurable increase |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.4% (±3.5 points) | 7.4% (±2.9 points) | −3.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Montgomery County
King of Prussia has no police department of its own in the FBI’s figures, so this is the figure for Montgomery County as a whole.
In 2025, the police departments that report for Montgomery County recorded 107 violent and 1,492 property crimes per 100,000 residents.
A county-wide figure describes the whole county, not this place; crime varies from one community to the next.
ZIP codes in King of Prussia
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19406 | 62% | 30,362 | $2,076 | $429,300 | $116,847 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near King of Prussia
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 2.0 mi | $1,242 | $341,100 | 56.7% |
| West Norriton Township | 2.4 mi | $1,737 | $312,900 | 32.3% |
| Swedeland | 2.5 mi | $2,132 | $340,000 | 18.0% |
| Norristown | 2.7 mi | $1,422 | $213,900 | 57.3% |
| Audubon | 3.5 mi | $1,890 | $460,900 | 37.1% |
| West Conshohocken | 3.6 mi | $2,270 | $475,500 | 25.1% |
| Trooper | 3.8 mi | $1,298 | $443,900 | 4.9% |
| Wayne | 4.0 mi | $2,022 | $713,300 | 33.9% |
Places in Pennsylvania most like King of Prussia
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Caln Township | $1,769 | $467,100 | $102,288 | 49.4% |
| Plymouth Meeting | $1,952 | $512,500 | $112,491 | 43.2% |
| Rosemont | $1,747 | $643,600 | $88,322 | 50.8% |
| Audubon | $1,890 | $460,900 | $111,234 | 37.1% |
| Exton | $2,202 | $554,200 | $120,697 | 70.9% |
| Conshohocken | $2,147 | $443,600 | $122,721 | 51.0% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Pennsylvania.
HUD Fair Market Rent for King of Prussia, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,438 | $1,558 | $1,860 | $2,216 | $2,445 |
HUD also publishes a Small Area Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code in the area; the Fair Market Rent page for this place lists its ZIP codes.
HUD income limits for King of Prussia, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,800 | $42,950 | $68,750 |
| 2 people | $29,450 | $49,100 | $78,550 |
| 3 people | $33,150 | $55,250 | $88,350 |
| 4 people | $36,800 | $61,350 | $98,150 |
| 5 people | $39,750 | $66,300 | $106,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $71,200 | $113,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $76,100 | $121,750 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $81,000 | $129,600 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $122,700.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
King of Prussia is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Upper Merion Township, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about King of Prussia
What is the average rent in King of Prussia, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in King of Prussia is $2,077 (±$78) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in King of Prussia?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in King of Prussia, PA is $2,019 (±$92) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in King of Prussia rent-burdened?
39.9% of renting households in King of Prussia pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in King of Prussia?
King of Prussia has an estimated 6,340 (±397) renting households, 54.0% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in King of Prussia?
The median household income in King of Prussia is $117,912 (±$7,868) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in King of Prussia, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $436,200 (±$14,335) for owner-occupied homes in King of Prussia (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is King of Prussia growing?
In King of Prussia, the number of residents went from 21,313 in 2015–2019 to 25,857 in 2020–2024 (+21.3%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in King of Prussia?
The ZIP code that covers King of Prussia is 19406.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 19406?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 19406 is $2,076 (±$78) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — King of Prussia CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — King of Prussia CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — King of Prussia CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — King of Prussia CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — King of Prussia CDP, Pennsylvania
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — King of Prussia CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — King of Prussia CDP, Pennsylvania
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for King of Prussia CDP, Pennsylvania (place:39736, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .