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Ambler, PA
Borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Population
6,847
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
8,034
ZIP codes
0
Ambler and its ZIP codes
Ambler at a glance
- Ambler is about 28 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 176th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $77,394, close to the Pennsylvania median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $377,300 (48% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,447 a month.
Local data for Ambler, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ambler, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,394
Poverty rate
6.0%
Median home value
$377,300
Median rent
$1,447/mo
Homeownership
49.6%
Bachelor's or higher
47.7%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,672), Irish Americans (1,282), German Americans (851).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Ambler.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$90,915
504,216 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$104,380
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$12.3B
FY 2026, $14,353 per person
How people get to work
Ambler, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.6%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit1.9%
- Walked5.0%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home23.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ambler, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,397
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,284
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 24°F
Cities near Ambler
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fort WashingtonCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 3.3 |
| Spring HouseCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 2.7 |
| Maple GlenCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 3.1 |
| Blue BellCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 5.4 |
| OrelandCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.5 |
| FlourtownCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.4 |
| Plymouth MeetingCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 3.9 |
| RoslynCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1.3 |
| North WalesBorough | 4.7 mi | 0.6 |
| HorshamCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 5.5 |
| WyndmoorCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.6 |
| GlensideCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.3 |
| Willow GroveCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 2.5 |
| Arcadia UniversityCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.1 |
| WyncoteCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.8 |
| JenkintownBorough | 6.4 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ambler, PA in?
- Ambler is in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Ambler, PA?
- About 6,847 people live in Ambler, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ambler?
- Nearby places include Fort Washington (1.7 mi), Spring House (2.1 mi), Maple Glen (2.7 mi), Blue Bell (2.8 mi), Oreland (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023